It is a beautiful vehicle! I have a Mercedes, an 11 year old 750li, and the new x7 fully loaded. Went from the x5 to the x7 and it was a great leap! Although the speed of the 2nd row seats are extremely slow, it doesn't take away from the qualities and beauty of the car.
Great review lol, I remember drawing a rough sketch if an x7 back in the early 2000s bc I loved the first gens style so much and there was a 7 seater wave around that time too.
My wife and I test drove an X7 back in early 2020 and it has the nicest interior of any vehicle I have been in. Much nicer than the Aviator, Navigator, Q7 and XC90 we also test drove. I think the only thing that might give it a run for the money is the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which is also a lot more spacious but drives like a truck.
My friend has GLS and I have X7. I have driven both cars. GLS interior look cool but the materials are not as high quality as BMW. The build quality in BMW x7 is much better than GLS. There's no rattle or weird noises in the x7. But in the MB, there are creaks and rattles. The wood creaks a lot in the GLS... It's not acceptable for how much the car costs. Overall, I went for the X7 because there is a big difference in build quality... IN terms of driving, I can't give it to GLS neither since X7 is much more luxurious feeling than x5, it is not just a bigger x5. For most of my time in the X7 i feel like i'm gliding on ice... so damn smooth. So whatever GLS can do in comfort, the x7 is the same. That aside, in terms of handling, x7 clear winner. In terms of stereo, at stock, 1st level upgrade 2nd level upgrade, music sounds better in x7 no matter what level of stereo you have. And no I am not bmw biased since my last car was a GLE. Trust me, while interior might look cooler in the GLS now, the build quality is not there... And lastly, space. Yes, GLS wins. But in terms of how quiet it is in the car, the x7 is closer to Bentley level than the GLS.
I guess the grille is no longer controversial. It's interesting how time changes perspective on styling. Anyway, Radiohead probably sounds awesome blasting through the X7's sound system.
@@bekchik Yes, I’ve heard only good things about the B58. Very reliable, no doubt about it - Just wondering about the rest of the car, such as if any electrical issues are common. We’ve had an E90 and while the N52 was great, it had many electrical issues.
Always found it amusing when manufacturers put things that make a vehicle as “standard” on the monroni sticker, like there would be an instance that those aren’t. Wheels: standard. Nah I’ll pass… 😏
$75k sounds about right actually. If I were in the market anyway I don’t think the price would be a dealbreaker. Mind you if its my money I’m still getting a 5 series.
You kind of ran over the dynamic handling package there. It literally adds rear wheel steering, active control arms to keep the car centered around corners and road preview that watches the road and adjust the suspension accordingly. It's a big deal and makes this huge car very maneuverable. I have one. So I would know. But carry-on lol
I could tell right from the start that he didn't like the X7. He was needlessly sarcastic throughout the review. The only thing I agree with is the slow 2nd row folding seats. Everything else seemed like he half-assed an attempt at using a feature in order to make it fail, just to make fun of it. I usually like his reviews, but this one was clearly biased.
Im not trying to be cocky for saying this. I just observed that top car channels have one thing in common. Fixed camera viewing. They usually avoid moving camera views. They set the cam on a tripod. It seems to be a better choice than a camera keeps moving.
A client of mine said (driving her husbands X7) i was hot so she opened the window! Must have missed the primer! Tech overload! And yes...She can speak!
It's my favorite of the class right now. The Escalade and Range Rover are right there as well. At this far into the X7, it's time for you guys to test the XB7.
About the waiting time for the second row to move.. I guess time is not a problem for people who drive such luxurious cars. The most fastest is manual which we just pull the latch under the seat and push forward..like 2.5 seconds It's like the hatch on your fighter plane takes a bit longer to close while your avionics. Weapon payload. Supersonic speed. Stealth..surpasses everyone in town
I’m a little surprised when you brought up more affordable/competitive 3 row SUVs, and did not mention the Cadillac XT6. I only mention that because you threw in the Kia Telluride as a cheaper 3 row alternative. And I thought it would be worth it to bring up the iconic luxury American brand to at least get mentioned in all of these imported (except Lincoln) brands. Nice and fun review though.
With the refrigerator standard, all your missing is a stove and sink and you can live in your BMW X7. Handy when the lease payments tear away your earnings and you have to live in your car
Power motorized everything is a terrible idea. Those power folding seats take eons, but manuals just drop quickly and get out of the way. It's not an improvement.
Hell in the US, you can't even upgrade the stereo from base at the moment due to supply issues. So this review was upsetting cuz i was considering one but a 80K+ car with a base audio system is nuts
That pretty tight inside.... the second row is tight with very little leg room....the 3rd row is even worse.... Micah is only 5'10" ft tall and the rear seats are tight enough already... if you want a 7 passenger vehicle then just get a minivan
@@WesLey-yv8vi If you’re spending 100K fuel economy and reliability shouldn’t even be a concern because you can theoretically afford the gas and repairs costs If you buy a cheap corolla or Camry or rav4 something like that then reliability is very important
@@naveenthemachine I take your point, they can afford it… but why excuse unreliability with that point, instead of demanding a high-quality product that doesn’t break? People balance reliability with other factors, the fact that Alfa Romeo operates in the US is proof of that. But why shouldn’t we demand reliability?
@@wilmotown I think at this price point it’s all about brand image. Sure quality is better but that quality can break over time. A typical luxury car will be less reliable after a while even with the highest quality interior
@@kristians2704 well, it's not that I wanna own 3 at the same time. But, I wouldn't put lot of amount of money for one car and get hit with the depreciation of almost 50 percent in less than 3 years. Plus the skyrocketing cost of maintenance.
Its BS that the car they just gave you to review can't be optioned like this due to supply issues. You legit can't get the the harman kardon or higher stereo on this car at the moment. Also I live in LA, i hate my neighbors. ;)
"you can scream at your kids from here" Micah always making car reviews enjoyable
“You’ll never sacrifice a can of baked bean to the god of driveway again.” - I enjoyed so much every time watching him.
It is a beautiful vehicle! I have a Mercedes, an 11 year old 750li, and the new x7 fully loaded. Went from the x5 to the x7 and it was a great leap! Although the speed of the 2nd row seats are extremely slow, it doesn't take away from the qualities and beauty of the car.
Love seeing Micah again 🙂 he’s the bomb 💥
Thank you!
best full siezed luxury SUV imo
about time a damn refrigerator is standard in a car
I just found the most american comment guys!
Great job as always Micah. Best in the business.
That is one handsome looking SUV!
If I’ve were to buy a BMW it will be that one for sure.
A great SUV that has an amazing ride and plenty of features. I chose this over the Escalade.
Are your satisfied with your choice and how is your review of this suv after 1 year ?
Thanks
Enjoying my 2021 X7 so far ❤
Great review lol, I remember drawing a rough sketch if an x7 back in the early 2000s bc I loved the first gens style so much and there was a 7 seater wave around that time too.
Yes! A KBB review without switching back and forth with your camera guy. Nicely done!
My wife and I test drove an X7 back in early 2020 and it has the nicest interior of any vehicle I have been in. Much nicer than the Aviator, Navigator, Q7 and XC90 we also test drove. I think the only thing that might give it a run for the money is the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which is also a lot more spacious but drives like a truck.
Try Lexus RX and Genesis GV80, you are missing out.
@@GHE-bv1pf My mom currently has an Lexus RX but is currently looking to upgrade to one of these.
Don’t get the turbo engine. They are notorious for burning oil like crazy causing the head gaskets to wear out.
@@GHE-bv1pf those are both way smaller than the X7, which is already on the small side for families larger than four.
@@KennyboyGM The turbo engine in the X7? Or one of the other vehicles mentioned above.
I like the x7 but I would get m-sport package look. With the Inline 6.
My friend has GLS and I have X7. I have driven both cars. GLS interior look cool but the materials are not as high quality as BMW. The build quality in BMW x7 is much better than GLS. There's no rattle or weird noises in the x7. But in the MB, there are creaks and rattles. The wood creaks a lot in the GLS... It's not acceptable for how much the car costs. Overall, I went for the X7 because there is a big difference in build quality... IN terms of driving, I can't give it to GLS neither since X7 is much more luxurious feeling than x5, it is not just a bigger x5. For most of my time in the X7 i feel like i'm gliding on ice... so damn smooth. So whatever GLS can do in comfort, the x7 is the same. That aside, in terms of handling, x7 clear winner. In terms of stereo, at stock, 1st level upgrade 2nd level upgrade, music sounds better in x7 no matter what level of stereo you have. And no I am not bmw biased since my last car was a GLE. Trust me, while interior might look cooler in the GLS now, the build quality is not there... And lastly, space. Yes, GLS wins. But in terms of how quiet it is in the car, the x7 is closer to Bentley level than the GLS.
I love this car so much sadly can’t afford it, hopefully oneday
I’m in love that car 😍😍 I’m a student know but when I finish school and have my deployment in 6/7 years I’m going to buy that car definitely!!!
Gasoline powered X7 would be extinct by then....I am sure there would be an electric version to chose from.
@@maddyma4293 My friend gets 10mpg in his X7 so it better come electrified 😭😭
Hilarious Micah 😂
those few seconds alone with the grill were deeply emotional for me
Dang Micah, what's up with all the aggressive door opening from 0:25 to 0:46
I guess the grille is no longer controversial. It's interesting how time changes perspective on styling. Anyway, Radiohead probably sounds awesome blasting through the X7's sound system.
With Thom Yorke, Sparklehorse, covering Pink Floyd's Wish You Where Here..A drop-top S-Class Benz with the LED RGB rocking might be sweet!
This grill wasn't the controversial one. It was the extra tall one they put on some of the sedan/coupe models.
We’re looking at a 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i, with 28,000 miles. How’s reliability for 2020+ X7’s with the Inline 6? Thanks.
Thinking about the same thing, from what I read, b58 engines are very reliable. It's the m50 that is so so
@@bekchik Yes, I’ve heard only good things about the B58. Very reliable, no doubt about it - Just wondering about the rest of the car, such as if any electrical issues are common. We’ve had an E90 and while the N52 was great, it had many electrical issues.
Here for Micah. Great review chap!
Everyone complains that Cadillac and Lincoln don’t offer powered second row 😂😂🤣 that’s why.
Shit slow as hell right lol ain't nobody got time for that
@@telliesmith9825 right 🤣🤣🤣 imagine when that shit breaks, it is a BMW 😂
0:40, totally just noticed that tonight on my moms X5. Pretty neat.
Always found it amusing when manufacturers put things that make a vehicle as “standard” on the monroni sticker, like there would be an instance that those aren’t.
Wheels: standard. Nah I’ll pass… 😏
$75k sounds about right actually. If I were in the market anyway I don’t think the price would be a dealbreaker. Mind you if its my money I’m still getting a 5 series.
The power second row seats are unnecessary and slow. Even the response of the third row is ridiculous.
Love my x7!
Glad to see refrigerant is included
“Your voice may vary.”😂
You kind of ran over the dynamic handling package there. It literally adds rear wheel steering, active control arms to keep the car centered around corners and road preview that watches the road and adjust the suspension accordingly. It's a big deal and makes this huge car very maneuverable. I have one. So I would know. But carry-on lol
The best part of Micah's videos is checking out his playlist! Today's selection...
Sir Psycho Sexy 😂
Ouch. A $96K car and KBB decided to compare it to the Telluride, literally half the price.
Oh the shade.
I could tell right from the start that he didn't like the X7. He was needlessly sarcastic throughout the review. The only thing I agree with is the slow 2nd row folding seats. Everything else seemed like he half-assed an attempt at using a feature in order to make it fail, just to make fun of it. I usually like his reviews, but this one was clearly biased.
Im not trying to be cocky for saying this. I just observed that top car channels have one thing in common. Fixed camera viewing. They usually avoid moving camera views. They set the cam on a tripod. It seems to be a better choice than a camera keeps moving.
Awesome review! Love this car!
Fantastic video especially with the Sir Psycho Sexy nod.
Great review Micah!😸
A client of mine said (driving her husbands X7) i was hot so she opened the window! Must have missed the primer! Tech overload! And yes...She can speak!
It's got it all. The engine is perfection
It's my favorite of the class right now. The Escalade and Range Rover are right there as well. At this far into the X7, it's time for you guys to test the XB7.
@@Brian-jv8iy Drives worst how? The Range Rover and others were around years and years before the Navigator so no it didn't start the segment.
I love how 15 seconds to automatically move the seats to get to the background is considered slow these days... hahahah...
About the waiting time for the second row to move.. I guess time is not a problem for people who drive such luxurious cars. The most fastest is manual which we just pull the latch under the seat and push forward..like 2.5 seconds
It's like the hatch on your fighter plane takes a bit longer to close while your avionics. Weapon payload. Supersonic speed. Stealth..surpasses everyone in town
If Mercedes-Benz GLS gets more save gas MPG and and BMW X7 gets more save gas MPG it is power Gamer challenging 😎!
My dream car
Yeah, he's back
This is my dream car
the back doors on this thing are massive
I’m a little surprised when you brought up more affordable/competitive 3 row SUVs, and did not mention the Cadillac XT6. I only mention that because you threw in the Kia Telluride as a cheaper 3 row alternative. And I thought it would be worth it to bring up the iconic luxury American brand to at least get mentioned in all of these imported (except Lincoln) brands. Nice and fun review though.
Information explosion 💥💥💥💥
best part of this review is generic beats jam yo
No offense...but no three row crossover can beat a mini van when it comes to comfort.
Hey Micah, True Story, My Car did NOT come with a fridge. I bought a cooler with ice pack. It’s cheaper than a Fridge. hehehe
Can y'all review the newly facelifted land rover discovery?
BMW team should ask Hyundai how make the seats move much faster
Still not a fan of that chrome hockey stick they've been putting on their cars.
BMW x7 is the car too get if you love your mother in law dearly.
I am tired of him saying I am tired. Just press the damn button
With the refrigerator standard, all your missing is a stove and sink and you can live in your BMW X7. Handy when the lease payments tear away your earnings and you have to live in your car
What a machine!!
I loooove my 2020 M50i and plan on replacing it with a 2023 - if BMW doesn’t ruin the styling.
Great SUV
Power motorized everything is a terrible idea. Those power folding seats take eons, but manuals just drop quickly and get out of the way. It's not an improvement.
Come for the review, stay for the great music. Well done!
Loved it..
I'm sure BMW never thought their X7 will be compared to the Lincoln Aviator.. It is meant for the large SUV class.
Great in-depth review of the X5
Dude, you’re the best host I’ve seen!
Navigator Escalade Grand Wagoneer rivals ?
You should respect this car more. Bouncing the doors on the hinges when you open is never good.
Agreed.
Some base new Canadian cars can be bought without air con.
Hell in the US, you can't even upgrade the stereo from base at the moment due to supply issues. So this review was upsetting cuz i was considering one but a 80K+ car with a base audio system is nuts
cool car x7
Only for the super rich, limos etc. Miss your aviation videos.
My wife wishes I would control my gestures.
Grand Wagoneer. Any day.
Second-row window spitted into two parts, for a flagship luxury SUV? Come on BMW.
x7 cool 😍
Sir psycho sexy on the infotainment…. Can’t imagine why they didn’t play that during the video 😅
Cool
The only BMW with soft seats
You can get the same exact seats in an x5, 5 series and 7 series as options. They're optional on the x7 too
Don’t suicide and work hard to get BMW SUV
It’s on point 🚗
My dude is so funny 🤣 lol.
That pretty tight inside.... the second row is tight with very little leg room....the 3rd row is even worse.... Micah is only 5'10" ft tall and the rear seats are tight enough already... if you want a 7 passenger vehicle then just get a minivan
Yea it's surprisingly small inside.
I love these reviews but RUclips is really not kind,i don't even receive notifications. But why are all the recent reviews SUV s... 90 % SUV
I was like I know how tall you are. Lol * forgets not everybody knows how tall Micha is.
I think I never realized Micah’s true age until he said “Discotheque”
22 June? Such an old review!
Actual competition includes: Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX570, Mercedes GLS, Land Rover Range Rover and Infiniti QX80.
Love it but the PRICE and Reliability give me pause
I don’t think reliability matters here at this price category
@@naveenthemachine True but it should...at that price point especially
@@WesLey-yv8vi If you’re spending 100K fuel economy and reliability shouldn’t even be a concern because you can theoretically afford the gas and repairs costs
If you buy a cheap corolla or Camry or rav4 something like that then reliability is very important
@@naveenthemachine I take your point, they can afford it… but why excuse unreliability with that point, instead of demanding a high-quality product that doesn’t break? People balance reliability with other factors, the fact that Alfa Romeo operates in the US is proof of that. But why shouldn’t we demand reliability?
@@wilmotown I think at this price point it’s all about brand image. Sure quality is better but that quality can break over time. A typical luxury car will be less reliable after a while even with the highest quality interior
Still rush on Michael all these years later lol
With that price, I can buy 3 Camry and save some money as well.
why would you need 3 camrys?
@@kristians2704 well, it's not that I wanna own 3 at the same time. But, I wouldn't put lot of amount of money for one car and get hit with the depreciation of almost 50 percent in less than 3 years. Plus the skyrocketing cost of maintenance.
I get it's considered "luxury" but the power 2nd and third are completely unnecessary and cumbersome
It's a deal breaker for some
I wish beamer made suvs for men
Time is money and the time you''ll spend waiting on those power seats will quickly equal the price of the car
Too damn expensive. Repairs too. Coming from a used x5 owner.
Lol the fact they even mentioned the Kia is depressing. How can they compare a telluride to this? 🤦♂️
Bland exterior
Lol commanding position 🤣
one fact for sure is that all the door hinges of his cars are suffering
Its BS that the car they just gave you to review can't be optioned like this due to supply issues. You legit can't get the the harman kardon or higher stereo on this car at the moment. Also I live in LA, i hate my neighbors. ;)
I got the HK upgrade in the one I ordered last month.