In tandem with BMW’s 3.0-litre petrol ‘six’, the combination drives all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive system, the latter also found beneath the X7 xDrive40d and M60i.Īccording to BMW Australia, specification highlights of the new X7 variant include standard metallic paint and M Sport styling package plus 22-inch alloy wheels and an illuminated kidney grille. The accompanying 48-volt battery powers the generator, stores recuperated energy and powers the on-board electrical system. The generator is used as a starter motor to fire the combustion engine and recuperates kinetic energy during coasting and braking. Instead of diesel power, it is motivated by a six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) assistance, developing 280kW and 540Nm, shaving a tenth off the 259kW/720Nm 40d’s 5.9-second 0-100km/h time.įuel consumption on the WLTP combined cycle is between 9.6L/100km and 10.6L/100km depending on options fitted (no Australian figure is yet quoted), compared with 8.0L/100km on the ADR combined cycle for the xDrive40d.īMW’s new-generation MHEV technology comprises a crankshaft-mounted starter generator integrated in the transmission housing. Priced from $167,900 plus on-road costs in both M Sport or Design Pure Excellence trims, the 2024 BMW X7 xDrive40i features the same equipment offered in the X7 xDrive40d but is $7000 less expensive.

BMW Australia will introduce a new entry point to its X7 large SUV range from the fourth quarter of this year when the new xDrive40i variant arrives in local showrooms.

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