2020 BMW X7 | Not Just A Supersized X5

[@geovannivarela6932]

I agree Alex, the front dash is gorgeous on the Benz and while it might come with a few more inches of leg room I’d still lean towards the X7. The overall quality of the interior is just on another level.

[@btecww]

Best review on KZbin for this vehicle. This is the golden age for SUV’s.

[@Ubetterworkblog]

I saw a review on #OctaneRed392 & now I'm obsessed with the X7.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I found them cooler when they were cruder. The 1st gen diesel X5 had an AMAZING turbo whistle. Crossovers like that and SUVs like the FJ Cruiser are really cool. Today they are way more refined of course.

[@jmichaelstone]

With the optional tow hitch, the X7's towing capacity is 7,500 lbs (not "just under 6,000 lbs" as stated in this video at 25:15).

[@baldheadlogic]

I must say...This is interior is quite impressive especially for a BMW. Glad to see that they are emphasizing luxury with the X7 vs just being an overgrown X5.

[@ibeunstoppable]

My mom just got a new 2020 BMW X7 and she is in love with it. Definitely the best large capacity SUV at this price range. The only SUV’s comparable are the Bentley Bentayga and the Rolls Royce Cullinan and they are way more expensive.

[@JRB41]

How’s reliability been? Looking at a 2020 X7, xDrive40i.

[@CarieSaad]

There are a few features u didnt mention: -There is built-in fragrance cartridges in the glove compartment. -There is an off-road pkg available. -There are cooling armrests in the front. (Option) -There are lights in the front sunroof. (Option) -U can get a full-size spare with matching rim. Tire is exactly the same size as the rest of them. Instead of being 1" smaller like most full-size spares. -U can get the "individual" package which allows u 2 customize it fully bespoke. -It also has Android Auto. -There is an M Sport 50i available. Btw, that GLS looks like a two-tone Herse. Those rims & B-pillar chrome panels are ugly as well as the rear end side profile. But then again, Mercedes is Diamler/Chrysler after all.

[@kimnewcom]

Best auto reviewer on KZbin. Unlike others, his camera shows the vehicle's true proportion

[@MrDblum619]

The attention to detail is amazing

[@ronspiess1271]

This is an excellent review. I own a highly optioned 2020 X7 and truly love it. I came out of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo which is a more sporty SUV but when it comes to comfort the BMW blows it away. The BMW is the most silent car I've had and that includes a bunch of high end cars ie. Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi. I have the 6 cyl. engine and have never felt the need for more power. Fit and finish are as good as any of the high end makes. For all you get for the money, the X7 is a bargain.

[@nabman7425]

No you don’t have at all!

[@MB-dq3hh]

I am on the fence between the GLS and the X7. This is the most thorough review I've seen to date on the X7, actually any car. Next, I have to scour your reviews for the GLS for comparison. Thank you!

[@keith692]

I own both. GLS in Singapore and X7 in the US. I'll settle the score for you right now. You should get the X7. There's a reason why it took bmw so long to release this car. The quality, the drive, it shows my friend. The GLS drives boring, and whatever comfort the MB is known for the x7 matches and even does better.

[@borgimplantdan]

Thank you for this review! I drive an X5 and always wondering about the X7.... I’m liking the X7 more and more

[@nalotamut8286]

That colour is just gorgeous!!

[@bonga420]

Fantastic review, sir! We actually bought an X7 after being sold by this review! Big jump in luxury, comfort, technology, and performance vs. our prior vehicle (2017 Range Rover sport HSE)

[@andrewwhite103]

The best full size suv money can buy right now

[@SlickJeff2020]

Andrew White not a suv, crossover is the correct description for this thing.

[@jayawardana1243]

This is the best ever review which I watch ,Thanks Gentlemen

[@intellectual1193]

I love that interior. That would be my spec for sure

[@nelsonlee9282]

05:45 X7 front seats more comfortable than GLS. 28:27 other way around...

[@mahidmalik7]

When you are not right but never wrong😂

[@adolfo3707]

Alex has the best car reviews in the internet!

[@joapps8135]

You dont need to continuously hold the button to move the 2nd row seat fwd

[@joapps8135]

sepp derick pls do not second guess me again 👊😎

[@StepTronic]

Can’t wait for the Alpina XB7 will be getting that one.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Riiiight. Just kidding! Don't forget to leave a review! I can only dream of one. Love to hear your impressions of it. 🙏

[@bfish9700]

I'm surprised how well equipped the "base" is. I optioned out an aviator and it came to 70k, I was expecting the BMW would be easily 20k more.

[@andrewffay]

Great review. You talk a lot about body on frame vs unibody and how different they are. It would be good to define that a bit more for people. I just ordered the X7 M50i - we can't wait to get it.

[@InvestBetter.]

17:30 I don't have Bionic Vision, but I do have X-Ray Vision with Heat and Cooling

[@paintedbird6791]

Rain sensing wipers at 94K and up. WOW!

[@olekiller11]

Hey Alex you only need to press the button once to move the 2nd seats to access the 3rd row.

[@mikewade1893]

We are in BMWs and they are by far the best vehicles

[@eurouc]

Alex: could you add an “autonomous” rating to your ABC section in the future. It would be simple to consider 3 elements: lane centering, auto lane change and curve sensitivity.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

BMW whoop whoop - I hope it is good!!

[@InvestBetter.]

This is abut 4 inches longer than the Lincoln Aviator, which seems to slot between the X5 and X7 If you are shopping for a large 3-row crossover, the Aviator should be driven Loaded, it stops where this one starts. I would get this over the GLS.

[@StepTronic]

No X7M but there will be a Alpina XB7 which I would say would be better then an X7M if there was one.

[@ScottAF68]

Well done and I totally agree with your comment comparing the Mercedes GLS vs the BMW X7!

[@webcomment8895]

The Kia Telluride can match the road noise level of this. So, for $100K plus, 69dBA probably shouldn’t be an A+ for luxury SUVs any more. It could quieter still for $120K.

[@ALMX5DP]

I dont think Alex has tested anything quieter. The Telluride just punches above it's weight class. G-Class, Range Rover and XC90 all were louder in Alex's testing.

[@naveenthemachine]

69db seems way too high imo. Same for the navigator and Escalade. A base Kia k900 that’s not luxury according to Alex has a quieter interior at 67.5 dB.

[@ALMX5DP]

naveenthemachine thats a sedan, versus this SUV. Larger frontal area, less aerodynamic shape, more ground clearance and larger wheel openings etc.

[@ALMX5DP]

Pete there isn’t? Dont decibel meters measure down below whole numbers? I’ve seen some measure to 1/10th of a decibel.

[@ALMX5DP]

Pete might be largely imperceptible but it’s still a value that we can use right? Quite different from no such thing.

[@micahrodrigeuz7]

Very thorough review I really enjoyed it

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

The Lincoln Aviator compares better then the Navigator.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

I saw one on the road today and it blew my mind!

[@kidjeff4304]

That grill! Geezuz!

[@SincereRoyalty]

I know right. Its awesome.

[@matthewgrayson8]

Definitely the X7 I really like it. also The Mercedes kind of looks like a van not my thing.

[@tarassu]

First row seatbelts are not adjustable because seat height is adjustable. Adjust seat height according to belt. Second row can't adjust height of the seat, so they shall adjust height of the belt.

[@sharatpsasi]

awesome review of 2020 X7!!! when can we expect the review on 2021 X7? Just ordered one for my family. Would be very helpful to know details now since it's pandemic times. Thanks!!

[@seppderick5341]

Alex you´re the best ! thank you for your honest and complete reviews, hopelfully we will soon see your review on the new 2021 GMC Yukon/denali

[@Scalaflow]

Alex, great review but can you clarify the contradictory evaluations you made below? 5:46 - "...10/10 points, personally I find these seats a little more comfortable than we see in the new GLS" 28:26 - "...on the flipside the Mercedes (GLS) seats are a little more comfortable"

[@kar-unboxed]

Good catch

[@JJaani]

They have to say these "nice" things to get the next review car...

[@doxydoxdelamanca9902]

So. At 5:49, you said that you found the seat more comfortable than those found in the GLS, but at 28:29 you said that the Merc front seats are more comfortable. So... which one is it?

[@Origen17]

One BIG DEAL is the fact that the 2nd row seats are EXTREMELY slow to open for third row entry, and if you opt for the captain's chairs (for pass-through access), you lose the ability to fold them flat. That alone is making me look at the Navigator for my family.

[@1990nhanphan]

The interior and driving feel scares me from ever getting into a Lincoln again. Rented a continential for a trip to Canada during last summer, and it was a such a significant step down from our (supposedly one tier below) A7 that my wife, who is not a car person by any mean, even complained...

[@Origen17]

@@1990nhanphan I would absolutely choose the X7 over the Nav, were it not for the utility needs I have. It's the family-mobile, we use six seats, and waiting for that bench to fold every time just won't do. The Nav is much more like what we're used to in our minivan.

[@tjk9263]

@@Origen17 To me that is ridiculous. What so your kids have to wait 10 seconds...wow big deal.

[@vernonpaigejr.1517]

@@tjk9263 Hell no mine won't. Especially if it's freezing outside.

[@afdzalreza3508]

Definitely BMW X7. Better quality.

[@keytothegate68]

It may be difficult or impossible for a dog to jump into the back due to the 2-way split of the rear gate. The dog can't get support off a bumper while jumping in. The Volvo had that same problem. The tires have low profile which probably works well for German roads but is definitely bad for U.S. pothole ridden roads. No point analyzing this since this car cost about 20K/year considering depreciation, 40K if you need more than one etc..

[@TheMystro1971]

The X7 is certainly a “Masters of the Universe” level of full size luxo SUV. The X7M50i with its V8TT is a monster of a performance super luxury SUV.

[@charname-player]

The whole point of x7 is the third row, no need to emphasize on that

[@benjamincaron46]

18:01 - similar to other Mercedes steering wheels????

[@Rhyme905]

good catch Alex must be sleeping with too many men

[@JamesRussoMillas]

@@Rhyme905 easy there buckaroo

[@Twittavelli]

Was looking to see if someone else caught that. LOL

[@Twittavelli]

@@Rhyme905 That was unnecessary.

[@johnmcc4928]

Great review Alex 👍👍. The x7 is indeed the ⭐️⭐️ the new benchmark for suv in this class.

[@pabloarvelo5969]

this type of vehicle should be available in only one, all-inclusive, trim

[@zr8awy]

The 7-series is a much softer than this car, there is no “comfort plus” option in this vehicle. And that option will transform the car into a flying carpet for real. The 7-series will remain the flagship of BMW

[@dhruvakumar3795]

yes, but the gls isn't the mb flagship either

[@kennylim136]

Thanks for this great review, Sir! Riding softer is a plus for me after all I think people buying the X7 are trying to replicate the like of Rolls Royce and Bentley ride NOT a full out sport Crossover like Porsche Cayenne or even the Range Rover type...my 2 cents.

[@papagen00]

I like the fact that BMW didn't stick an iPad in the middle of the dash like the GLS.

[@jamesyu8183]

Now it is 2021 model,and the price is going up more than $10000 from base model. Could you tell us the different between 2020 and 2021?

[@hemersonmagalhaes568]

Could you review the Land Rover Autobiography?

[@shararihamideh1608]

The interior quality on the x7 is much nicer than the gls

[@md8744]

While I was passing over the auto repair i saw many Toyota Honda hunydai ect hanging up there waiting for services on the way to BMW dealer to test drive x7 M40i that rushed me too much to buy a BMW right away because those cars in Auto shop.

[@tubular2times]

I would love to hear your thoughts on OFF ROAD capabilities and performance , and reliability of the X7 and its competitors. After all many families not only want a large SUV to go shopping - but camping and adventure as well. and for the PRICE TAG that should be included int he conversation. Thank you in advance!

[@dimekoza]

You should note that Alpina has started development of an X7 version. It's currently being tested. Expect the 600 horsepower 4.4L engine in it, from the B7 and B5.

[@tarassu]

So sad that 3.0 diesel engine is not offered in US. One of the best diesel engines on the market.

[@mariannalacrosse2886]

Very nice suv nice size without being monstrous like Escalade envy and navigator l . Love interior and exterior will need to test drive I also like gls 450 but now this is also a huge competitor for the money you get a lot of driver assistance where gls 450 you have to pay at least close to 11,000 for those it seems like . This is great value for the money . Thanks for doing the reviews, your reviews are really good and thorough.

[@abtecgroup9842]

Disappointed that you didn’t compare the X7 with Range Rover. They are comparable in size, base price, and luxury. The X7 is also available with an off road package. Would have been interesting to see how it compared with Range Rover.

[@katriceshaw-charles249]

I was hoping for a comparison to the Discovery which is what I have.

[@lescobrandon1011]

The smart key looks like a "phaser 1" from Star Trek "original series".

[@okende11]

Very knowledgeable and informative. Glad I subscribe to your channel and that you show up in my stream. Keep up the good work!

[@mikemiller1502]

Great review! Thank you for sharing.

[@dygardion9130]

I get electric powered moving seats are cool but my god that second row chair took forever to move!! Do kids really have patients for that? Because I don’t

[@ssk3204]

I wonder if it will be a bad decision to buy one used and out of warranty

[@basilsarsour5336]

Me: Stimmy hits the bank Me: Ill take the one with the white and blue interior.

[@Blessedtruly3000]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MichaelFrancis222]

I would go for the BMW

[@grisa12345]

Access to the third row is a joke. In the rain or in a hurry that slow electric function would be a pain. Overall I think the Aviator is a better choice in this segment.

[@arvindsingh4685]

Alex how would this do with mud and dust accumulation from dirt/gravel roads. Is it good for rough roads?

[@rxonmymind8362]

It's no Forerunner or Land cruiser.

[@dr4398]

In many of your reviews you say you "couldn't fit a tablet computer" in the glove box, but you never say what size you are trying to fit. It would be more useful to us if you let us know what size tablet you tried.

[@beam6981]

Thanks for the review! I own th Range Rover Sport 525hp 2020. How does the X7 compare to the RR sport as well as the full size RR,(drive-wise and comfort-wise), In your opinion?

[@legambaz]

Like the size. Hate the styling. Front taken from a Parrot Fish. Luckily rear isn't as Mitsubishi as the last gen X5. Dash and dials styling are light years behind it's competitor. And how stupid it is to make such a slow moving 2nd row seats for 3rd row access. Too bad the XC90 wasn't in the 'size' comparison and leg room of 2nd row seat wasn't mentioned. Best part of this car is the split tailgate. A feature Volvo stupidly removed from the new gen XC90 when the old one is obviously more desirable.

[@bmddlton]

The side view body lines make this look just a 2020 Lincoln Aviator.

[@jlyp2001]

Watching this review it's like going to a class

[@edstack2181]

Wondering if all panels of the Panoramic Sunroof can open, or just the portion over the first two rows ?

[@clintstuckey]

All open, there’s an additional one in the very back for the third row.

[@digitalcharity]

Alex, can you shed a bit more light on your words here 17:54 "display is never going to give the same adjustable feel like MB LCD...", please? 10x

[@DIO.Passenger]

Great review. Hope GLS review is coming soon.

[@m4st3rm1nd9]

You have to add an option package to get adaptive cruise control. Are you kidding me?

[@ALMX5DP]

M4st3rm1nd most people will opt for it without a blink, so really doesn’t change much.

[@olekiller11]

M4st3rm1nd man I was choose one of the lot that didn't have it and I regret it. And at the same time pissed that a base Toyota Corolla has adaptive cruise but I have to pay extra for it in my car that stickered $84k 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@vinniedaniels3521]

Excellent and thorough review. I’m a subscriber...

[@fungyee77]

@6:34, the combined legroom is stated as 110.7 compared to 112.1 for X5. Is that correct, or is it a typo ?

[@glenf4115]

BMW does not do touch screens or height-adjustable seat belts... what alternate dimension is this?

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

The nav is a touch screen. Pinch and zoom too. The seatbelts cinch up as you pull away to take the slack out. Not sure why they didn't include height adjustment though.

[@jinmd9094]

@@The_action_is_the_juice Oddly enough, the 2nd row does have height adjustable seat belts, but not the first row. Strange.

[@aperxmim]

The maintenance cost is what the problem is with BMW's, I believe BMW should include the cost of maintenance for at least 3 years in the purchase price, so people would not be surprised. I drove around to many different dealerships and I see a lot of luxury vehicles no older than 2-3 years old, sitting the lots for sales. People are trading in these luxury vehicles because many manufacturers like Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and etc are adding just enough accessories to their vehicles for a lot cheaper tag price than luxury manufacturers and maintenance cost is not expensive.

[@ronspiess1271]

BMW has 36 mos. of maint. cost included in the price.

[@kristians2704]

Toyota and Hodna? Last time I checked the Land Cruiser and Sequoia are the most outdaed cars ever

[@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting]

first row doesn't get height adjustable seatbelts because they have a height adjustable seat. :)

[@tallll70]

it's good point the grill is not the biggest in industry, but it just does not compliment the vehicle

[@AT-ot7nu]

Bmw = Broke My Wallet

[@bird718]

tho i really like how the interior of the gls, i'm a bmw guy and would go that route. i also don't like the gauges they use on the x7 and prefer a more traditional layout like in the current x3 with the gfx and physical rings. also you can't code Mercedes and that is disappointing.

[@007mjy]

Can you do a review on the gls 450? Has long waited for it.

[@torment12345]

Love mine! 40i getting 22mpg

[@olekiller11]

torment12345 I have the 40i with the m package and staggered 22's with summer performance tires. And I swear it handles better than most cars I even kept up with my friend's golf R.

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

@@olekiller11 yeah man. I have the 40i with 22's and in sport mode she handles awesome! Definitely can hang with a lot of sporty cars on freeway ramps, etc. I think most people would be surprised. I wish it wasn't governed to 132mph. Lol

[@jal2550]

7:00 let the button go genius....it's automatic🙄

[@gregorynp]

Trying to decide on a used X7 and a GLS

[@hamidmghazi]

Wish all BMWs had seats as soft as X7

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

This isn't a crossover, it's a landship.

[@damilolaakanni]

😁😀😅😂

[@davidwolf226]

As much as I can appreciate the luxury of this and most all other BMW models, it's a shame that consumer reliability isn't as high as it should be considering the price-points.

[@jlyp2001]

David Wolf very good point. So that’s why you only lease on these German cars.

[@rxonmymind8362]

My BIL is putting that to the test. He bought a BMW. 😏

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Mercedes always said the gls was the s class of SUVs but it was and still is bs

[@SimonStrother]

Attention to detail: something you'll never hear about a GM vehicle, especially Cheapillac.

[@geniuspeak5950]

Simon Strother I could smell some General Mistake fanboy coming 😂

[@aurorajones8481]

Thats cause GM builds off money spent and money gained. Ironic, i build homes and i see the same issue with my peers. They cheap out because they want to MAX out their return, only to see that figure be CUT. Ppl are not stupid, they know a good thing or bad thing when they see it. They may not know why but they know. So yea GM does not build cars to build cars, they build cars to make money which is stupid. Id never build anything to make money. Build the best you can w/ in limits and the money will follow.

[@김동준-t9p]

@@geniuspeak5950 general mistake xD

[@SlickJeff2020]

Simon Strother , bmw is pile of garbage, full of plastic.

[@brentflemmer4237]

wait for the new escalade! I know some won't like it, but it's going to be a huge improvement over the current model

[@claudehopper6192]

Just bought a fully loaded Hyundai Palisade SEL for 43K. Way better value, but i guess the people that can afford the X7 don't really have to care about money - not a bad problem to have.

[@JohnnyKReviews]

69dB is the lowest? That’s the same as several other vehicles you’ve reviewed

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Still the lowest ;-) I don't recall anything below 69 in recent memory

[@halpeltonen2186]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide you said the K900 was 67.5

[@김동준-t9p]

@@halpeltonen2186 cant complain it is 69 bro

[@ronspiess1271]

I don't have a db meter but I've never ridden in a quieter car and I've had some nice ones.

[@ulisg6040]

BMW X5 35d is the best, of course if all crazy emission deleted and tuned!

[@weirdshibainu]

Alex, great review. Thank you. I'm ok if the x7 rides softer for a BMW. It's the flagship and should ride like one. I wonder if the x7 will hurt the 7 series sedan sale in the u.s.

[@floralscentkim1380]

Great video and beautiful vehicle! Now if it was available in a diesel I’d trade my X5 35d tonight.

[@johnholst]

It comes with a diesel in other markets. You won't see it in the States though.

[@floralscentkim1380]

I know...so sad.