2023 BMW X7 update driving REVIEW 40i R6 vs M60 V8 comparison - does it own the luxury SUVs?

[@autogefuehl]

►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Compare the BMW iX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3O4ZmBogbl-oJo ►Compare the Mercedes GLS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4anc5-da8yLirc ►Compare the Audi Q7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqcgK2Pra5sgbs ►Our earlier BMW X7 pre-facelift review with great landscape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jSpqWpgM-ZqdU 00:00 New BMW X7 LCI 2023 00:13 BMW i7 look with glowing double kidney 01:25 Length and 23” wheels 01:52 M Sport look with shadow line 02:03 Suspension and rear-axle steering 02:24 Rear with new tail lamps 40i 03:06 X7 M60 trim 03:55 German car bias?? 04:31 Doors and key fob 05:03 Better (!) base steering wheel 05:16 New Sensafin high-grade leatherette seats 07:21 Seat cooling available 07:36 Seating position 08:33 Cockpit overview 09:15 Head-up-Display (HUD) 09:35 Digital instruments 10:00 Infotainment system OS8 11:45 Lower middle console 12:38 Panoramic roof 12:54 Rear seating with bench 13:49 Captain’s seats 14:19 3rd seating row 15:12 Trunk / boot area 16:35 Bright Sensafin interior in the M60 17:24 Captain’s seat test 19:02 Trunk / boot with captain’s seat 19:30 Engines 40i R6 and M60 V8 20:16 Driving BMW X7 40i with acceleration 21:25 Driving fun and comfort 23:21 Infotainment update for driving modes 24:18 Ambient lighting 25:55 Fuel economy / consumption 40i R6 28:07 How the updates influence the driving 29:25 Assistance systems 31:03 German automotive terms lesson 32:23 City driving with 48V MHEV system 36:36 Calmness 37:55 Base steering wheel 38:25 User interface while driving 40:07 Comparison to other luxury SUVs 41:40 Driving X7 M60 V8 with acceleration 42:42 Difference 40i vs M60 44:36 Fuel economy / consumption M60 V8 46:44 Which one shall it be? 47:39 Air suspension setup #BMW #BMWX7 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@chrishunter2323]

Great video! What color was the white BMW X7. Alpine white or mineral white?

[@georgevisan973]

Crapy and horrible design 🤮

[@pumpthewater419]

My new favorite car reviewer. No BS and focuses on the cars. Please keep up the great work!

[@ilearner3319]

Have seen more than 10 reviews and comparisons about this car, and best review I have ever seen in a more calm way, Love it bro ❤️.

[@BorisG13]

Definitely the one with the chrome! Looks great with that color. And to everyone saying “oH, tHe oTheR oNe lOokS sPoRtiEr” - Um, hello, it’s a 2.7 ton SUV, not a sports car, it’s massive and the idea behind it is to be luxurious and practical, seeing carbon fibre and black trim on an SUV is just hilarious to me. Some people really have no taste, they’ll put off-road tires on a formula 1… Also LOVE how they’re making vegan options for so many cars now! The close ups of the steering wheel and the interior in general are great, you can actually check out the car, great review as always, keep it up!!!

[@TheSultan1470]

"Bmw guys" are dumb as rocks

[@ilearner3319]

Favourite channel just after this video

[@MrMiamiswaggz305]

Who said Germans don’t have humor, got me with the “West Virginia” lolol 😂😂

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@AdamW77]

People saying “German-bias” speak nonsense. You do the same review for other cars too. Very in-depth and enjoyable. I like all these thorough details. If people drive cars from different places and then drive German cars then they will become “German-biased” like I personally have.

[@outwestinc]

Totally ruined the front end with the split lights that now on almost every budget SUV on the road. Glad to have the previous version in the garage.

[@JJones2011]

They ruined it with a steering wheel. Any budget compact car has a steering wheel.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

No one cares what you have in your garage. Stop flexing.

[@TheSultan1470]

Also, it looks alright.

[@goatshit23]

OG Autogefuhl watchers know that Thomas used to say 1 meters 86, he's starting to hit his growth spurt?

[@claug66]

pre facelift was beautiful

[@jouhajohnny]

The headlights looked weird with the grille so I dont agree

[@marwanbalubaid6098]

Thank you ❤

[@clarencepegues6016]

I love this car and everything about it, thanks for the review. The 23" tires are gorgeous on this vehicle. Diffidently a fun driving vehicle.

[@Geusdeus]

my favorite channels on youtube, thanks for the great review !

[@timluznar3473]

Welcome to the US. Another great review...as always!

[@mayormsuthu1465]

What I know is that if it's not meant for you,then there's no reason at all for you to worry about it. Every car out there has it's own designated buyers. A Lamborghini and a Porsche are one of the best cars(in terms of the hype around them) out there but not everyone likes them. Many people had a problem with the M3 and M4s grill but there were many sales than the negative comments they received. All that said I'd buy this car without any worries and any hesitation coz the engineering behind it is on another level.

[@sebastian3004]

There is no reason for you to Worry about people Worrying about this design. Why care? just buy it?

[@Hercegovac.1]

Great review and nice nature around! Great USA-German product 🇩🇪🇺🇸😎

[@supernova1712]

Hi Thomas, When is the new 2023 X6 facelift coming? Will it also have split headlights? Thank you, keep doing the great work mate!

[@alexsubanovic]

Best and most honest review of x7. Thank you!

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated! Please recommend our channel =)

[@andreasrenner7077]

Tolles Video. Klasse Auto. Bitte zukünftig mehr den Sprachassistenten testen?

[@wayne1141]

Thomas , I prefer a more traditional dashboard look.

[@ohnename1358]

Absolutely. OS8 is the worst thing they did ever. I’m thinking to keep my lease os7. I had a big argument with the BMW „genius“ who was about 23 years old and wanted to tell me a loyal customer since 1980 that I’m wrong. I confronted him with the downsides and he got the point but didn’t let it count. He was always like why do you need favourite keys and why this and that you can touch and speak blah. I opened the menu and told him I left windows 98 behind. Of course he had no clue again what I’m talking about. It’s senseless. At next the put android for OS. That’s the moment I quit

[@thamingwenya6573]

This is a Talent Seriously Thomas! Keep up the great standard of your work!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks stick with us!

[@gambler7531]

I prefer the exterior of the old one.

[@elroz1675]

Audi and Porsche have shown that an electric vehicle can still be attractive when it retains the look, the shape of the gasoline cars. Well, BMW is now making gasoline cars look more and more like their electric monstrosities.

[@TheSultan1470]

Looks alright by me. Nothing wrong with something more extravagant

[@TheLastRide88]

The In-line 6 is such a good engine…honestly they could easily tune that engine to output 500hp easily but they decided against it because then the power difference would be minimal between the v8 and inline 6 engine. I agree with you with everything in this review. I currently drive a 2022 X3M and the online 6 is the best engine bmw developed! Before this car I had a 2020 bmw m340ix which had the B58 engine and it was just fantastic! If you want to cover all the check boxes then v8 is for those buyers that just want everything, but the online 6 is probably going to be the most popular option. The performance is not that much different but you gain way much more when it comes to fuel economy with the 6 vs the 8.

[@gendaminoru3195]

and with aftermarket EML upgrades to the maps you can get another 2 mpg with the B58B30M2, as well as an extra 30hp

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Danke, Thomas 👏🏻👏🏻 If I recall, the Koreans were first with that headlight design strategy. Imagine that…

[@destroyedsoul1791]

Remember that god forshaken nissan juke?

[@MarioDallaRiva]

@@destroyedsoul1791 illegitimate child of the fiat multipla 😖

[@shroomyesc]

Jeep and Citroën were probably the earliest to popularize around 2013, with Jeep's Cherokee and Citroëns C4 Picasso.

[@alejandro_9910]

Thats a nice Hyundai Palisade😍

[@itsomarz9337]

Seriously!?

[@wh2960]

That does not look like a palisade

[@itsomarz9337]

@@wh2960 at all

[@ristotakkala4188]

And it is just the same quality

[@redkalifornia8580]

It looks more like a Santa Fe or a Nissan Rogue to be honest

[@littleredcurious5044]

I love how you get sooo much early access !!

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍

[@abdulhamidnassouri5850]

Thomas, your car reviews are very in-depth and interesting. Very enjoyable as well as informative. I have had two X7 40i and one M50i and believe it is the best SUV.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 please recommend us 😎

[@artem.romanenkov]

Which one is better in your opinion? 40i, 60i? Which engine suits better?

[@abdulhamidnassouri5850]

@@artem.romanenkov I believe 40i. More efficient, quieter and not so much difference in power.

[@artem.romanenkov]

⁠@@abdulhamidnassouri5850thank you!

[@jcj68]

Hey Thomas, glad you visited my state of SC, I’m in Charleston. I also prefer the more classic look of the X7.

[@CountLaszlo]

Looks stunning BMW nailed it. Absolutely LOVE the front end. Gives me that same vibe as when I saw for the first time a 1987 635csi. ❤

[@niptodstan]

The chevron lights on the passenger side dash. Can they be turned off at night as they could draw your eye from the road?

[@dusandestanovic5884]

Great review, I really appreciate the driving part.

[@jaappesman7899]

Crikey Thomas is still growing. I still remember when he was 6 foot 1 like it was yesterday...

[@alexandruirimescu6249]

I love it. Very good review, like always!

[@autogefuehl]

cheers!!

[@flobengogen]

Seriously dislike what BMW has done with iDrive 8. Took delivery of our family's X3 LCI few months ago, I feel like iDrive 7 with the tactile climate control is the sweet spot. The climate menu at 10:30 is just a complete utter mess to look at to a point that is danagerous to use on the motorway. I do 160km (100mile) per week day for work, I adjust the climate control all the time, I can easily feel the tactile/rotary knob clicks of previous gen BMW iDrive systems without having to take my eyes off the road for a single second.

[@ianwilson2968]

I’ve never used iDrive, only Audi MMI, but if the car has automatic climate control why do you need to adjust the climate control all the time? Ours is set to 22 degrees and left there all year round, occasionally changed to 21 if it gets up to 40 degrees outside.

[@flobengogen]

@@ianwilson2968 Because i always find the 'auto' function of climte control to be a hit n' miss. Also from my experience, it tends to over do it in intensity cause it to be quite loud.

[@ianwilson2968]

@@flobengogenInteresting. Never had that problem with the Audi, BMW or Nissan vehicles we have / have had. Yes, the fan speed is high initially to get the temperature down, then it reduces to maintain the temp. When it’s very warm, we also use the recirculate function to start off with to cool the interior as quickly as possible so the AC is only having to cool already cooled air rather than the oven like air outside.

[@Humooda1]

Just say hey bmw and tell it what temp u want!

[@yobyotYT]

Re: German car bias. That’s exactly why I subscribed to this channel. A German reviewing German cars in English is a perspective one cannot otherwise get. Say, “DEE-hu-mid-if-cation” :-)

[@andbry]

Thank you for the indepth review. I am a frequent viewer. I just sold my 2021 7 series and I am considering this or the XC90 Ultimate Reacharge. Both priced out about 92k. Priced equally, do you favor the 2023 X7 or 2023 XC90?

[@autogefuehl]

This for sure. And get the Sensafin 😉

[@andbry]

@@autogefuehl Getting the Sensafin. If I go with the Silverstone, I hope it cleans well (with grandkids) I don't think I can get the Real Wheel steer right now, looks like last production date was 11/22 for that, could be supply chain related. Is the B&W stereo worth the upgrade?

[@andbry]

sorry for the additional question. What wheels are on this video with the Blue Ridge Mountain color? I would choose that color since I think the gray you showed is 5k extra.

[@bongakhumalo3095]

Best channel on KZbin

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much my friend

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

Not sure why my mind went there, but when you were twisting the vent 'knobs' all I could see was something else being twisted. What an interesting design for those 🤣

[@autogefuehl]

hahah

[@nq3052]

Best x7 review out. Great job

[@autogefuehl]

Highly appreciated! Please recommendd our channel :-) Also discover our 2nd review of the facelift: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6G1f56NbtOlqNk

[@fartamplifer]

I remember when Jeep came out with the split headlight design on the Cherokee and there was so much outcry that Jeep changed back to a conventional headlight design for the facelifted model. Looks like the Jeep was just ahead of the curve.

[@JJones2011]

Juke was first. Jeep Cherokee came out in 2014 with the split headlights. Juke 2009 with the split headlights.

[@fuhrerhosty]

Kinda similar with the Mk3 Octavia having normal headlights, then the facelift got an ugly split and then the Mk4 went back to normal design. Thank god.

[@robertmitchell9276]

The Jeep Cherokee hasn't deserved its name in a long time.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Citroen had it on the Cactus too.

[@TheSultan1470]

Plenty of cars have had split headlights and it'a alright

[@MIZUNOMP60]

Awesome machine, excellent efficient and velvety smooth engines and top-notch comfort. The only obvious things for me to improve upon are utility and a flatter cargo area with the seats down for those times you need max cargo space. The captain's chairs don't even fold at all which is a miss. Utility wise, there's not a lot of space in the front row for storage of keys, personal small items anything beyond the cup holders and phone charging. Maybe make use of the dash like Land Rover Defender or Ram 1500 and offer a tray area or second storage glove box built into the upper dash on the passenger side. All around though it's a superb family hauler.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I'm not understanding why BMW still refuses to make an X7 45e.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Prefer the more luxurious blue look to the gray. 😊

[@cfmc6201]

The 3L diesel with 48v is the best pick for x7,X5 700Nm from the traffic lights is effortless. So much torque from the traffic lights.

[@ahmadalraisi2217]

thanks for the great review!

[@autogefuehl]

👍

[@the.mylooo]

From the side it really has that beauty design from the outgoing 7series model 😍😍

[@-ayat1654]

Thank you very much Thomas, beautiful car❤️

[@debi1988]

this car is nasty

[@iLuke7]

"Well if you need a change in weather". That's some customer service here. Can you from now on do different videos for rainy background and sunny background? 😀 Haha nice insert. Thanks for the beautiful video!

[@richardjohnson5529]

I like the classic look and the powered seats up and down

[@lequnsu4689]

Really cannot understand why BMW removed the distance control from the steering wheel and moved that function to the centre screen. It just does not make any single sense and not safe either!

[@losequis7682]

Did you say you can get Apple CarPlay on the driver’s dashboard behind the steering wheel?

[@thamingwenya6573]

Can I be Honest Thomas please? Look I look to you for reviews because you are German born ( Autobahn its about the autobahn lol) and have a slightly more critical eye ON German cars. You have a slightly higher critique for cars that are from Germany originally. I LOVE German cars so i look to your reviews because I know not ONLY do you do a great job over all but also do a more critical review for the cars I have come to love over the years! Every person has their preference and mine is YOU. The best part? I get to learn a little German too. Its always a win win with you. Thank you so much for your service! Love from South Africa.

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated and best greetings!

[@realdanksta2237]

The front isn't as ugly as on the regular 7 series, especially on the m variant of the x7.

[@robp3431]

Awesome scenery going up to Caesar's Head on a sunny day! I did the same 2 weeks ago, but in my Toyo Tundra, no doubt the X7 would be much better in the corners.....really nice hiking/biking area ! 🙂

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍

[@JMF77]

That scenery made me watch the whole review - I was like never mind the car, but I just enjoyed the roads. 😁

[@seaneckhart9914]

I didnt like the exterior at launch but its really growing on me. That gray is just beautiful

[@nowornever2504]

Wow. Chris Bangle 2023

[@Dartchen]

I hate to ask another question, but if you or anyone at BMW could shed some light on this debate on the BMW forums would be great. Here it goes: “The specific question should have been, what is the SP that the 2023 X7 is getting now, and what service pack will the 7-series be getting at production (which, again, will be the same that the X7 2023 4/2023 and after will be getting).”

[@clnred]

The most weird disimprovement on idrive is the way when you used to raise your hand towards the screw or turn the know the menus would pop out ready. That has stopped. Adaptive lights now don’t work below about 60km/hr. I like the new front end.

[@autogefuehl]

Yeah the controller was good

[@weirdshibainu]

Beautiful design.

[@budwheelie8297]

I wish we had more diesel options in the U.S.

[@PixelVogue]

Word on the street is Thomas is still sat in the seat as its so comfortable.....lol

[@autogefuehl]

😂

[@stipepoljak1985]

I ordered one in black color,but than i woke up.

[@wh2960]

It's beautiful (we don't talk about the lights)

[@chrishunter2323]

Can you please tell the community what color the MSports shadow package was? Was it Mineral White or Alpine White. Thank you.

[@jerrybooth979]

What color was the M60?

[@johnaaron6737]

Thomas: What do I sacrifice if I want a full-size spare tire? Secondly, is the X7 i40 offered with a remote key-controlled parking option?

[@autogefuehl]

Should both be options!

[@DrShmuck]

Thomas I'm so happy for you, growing 3 cm in height is no easy task for an adult.

[@goatshit23]

Lol I've been noticing this too recently, I remember there were a few 1 88 as well

[@doctordetroit4339]

It's the hairdo!

[@Seeyan86]

Great review, Thomas! Really like your to-the-point approach! Question: 30 mpg is according to standard miles or Imperial miles (there's about 20% difference between the two)?

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers! I always stated US mpg and UK mpg, rewind 😎

[@Seeyan86]

Thanks - did go back to 26:50 - you do indeed, you even state it in l/100km - good job and thanks a lot! Woah, 8l/100km is really out of this world, my 2 liter B48 330 iX achieves a little less than that.

[@Maxwell1989]

@@autogefuehl how was the ventilated seat performance I hear it is lacking jn performance compared to American competition SUVs ventilated seat feature

[@marcrobert7690]

Upgrade the 3.0l V6 to 600hp for 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds, then quicker and better handling than the V8 trim.

[@abayamangali]

True. The lighter I6 has better handling than the V8.

[@sebastianserey3729]

I think the timeline has many segments :(. Great video as always

[@roysmith4953]

How is the voice command?

[@amrinderbahl]

Hallo Thomas Gruße Ich war in greenville bei der baustelle für x3,4,5,6,7 von 2016 bis 2019. Schones stadt. Falls du zeit hast besuche mal carolina ale house in downtown.

[@armin3708]

plz tell me your eye glass frame brand & model bro thank you

[@richyzig]

Touch screen is somewhat far away. Glad there's a remote-control wheel.

[@performingspecs7841]

Great review, you answered a lot of the questions I had about this vehicle. I prefer the more sinister look, especially if I decided to leave the X5M.

[@michelle_0891]

NEVER replace or let that X5M go!!!!! BMW just went crazy with these ugly designs and shifted to focus on the Chinese Market that's why it's about to lose it's sales. The X5M is my dream car man everything about that car is immaculate! if you let that X5M go then you should replace it with something better because with BMW on these drugs they smoking I don't think you'll get another perfect new generation car from BMW M models.

[@ludekstipal6120]

The more cheap black plastic, the more expensive exclusive vehicle. Go BMW :)

[@okan702]

Great review! Even though the car had air suspension, the ride was very shaky for me. I would like to hear your comments!

[@Cloxxki]

Is there an SUV on the market that has the length and flat folding floor in the back to compete with a large wagon? I always get the feeling SUVs destroy the space available to them. I miss the R-Class, imagine that one on slightly more modern wheels and ride height, with a modern drive train and interior...

[@baronvonjo1929]

Body on frame SUVs typically offer flat floors compared to crossovers like this. I get what you, a mean flat cargo bed is amazing. You can sleep on it or have dogs there. If you want something like the R Class lots of folks compare some new Mercedes EV Crossover with the R Class cause it looks so much like a MPV compared to a crossover. I think.

[@lalagearonov4206]

What color is it?

[@jeffwilliams7351]

Very timely and thorough review, great comparison between the V8 and inline 6 versions. Also useful comments about the differences between Mercedes S-class comfort (also Range Rover) versus the more sporty blend from BMW 7-series and Audi A8.This applies to both SUV and sedan offerings, as you point out. I love my current MB S550, V8 plus extreme ride/noise comfort, but am looking elsewhere for next vehicle because I dislike the piano black capacitive controls in new S-class MB vehicles and now too gaudy and screen-heavy interiors plus new exteriors only so-so, not an improvement. Rear view so plain it is almost unattractive. And now price is much higher for similar equipment levels - my well-equipped S550 was $116K and would now cost $15-20K more. I am looking forward to your review of the 2023 BMW 7-series sedans!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for following! Static new 7-Series here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nMlIqlpNpreZY Driving soon.

[@Maxwell1989]

@@autogefuehl does the LED light up Grill come standard or do you need to order the m sport package? I was under impression that I had to order them for package to get the light up Grill for night time

[@anibalcarbonell5818]

It is Thomas in South Carolina?, welcome…there are good restaurants in the area.

[@autogefuehl]

always enjoying!

[@alipiolopes1]

Hi does that windows has double glass for sound reducing p

[@autogefuehl]

Yes

[@aaaepsllcaaaeps4815]

Can the X7 augmentated reality GPS be displayed in HEAP UP DISPLAY like Mercedes’

[@richardjohnson5529]

well said Thomas on the reasons for buying the Animal Free From Torcher Materials,and well done BMW but why do they not make it available in all countries as standard.

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍

[@luvtiti]

Im in the market and kinda wondering if the new X5 will have the same split headlight as the new 7series and X7. I hope not.

[@Alan-m6d]

Thanks for tthe good presentation. Outside somewhere in between new Kia and Hyundai, internal designwise I can easily find some DS like touches. Not so BMW.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks keep tuning in to our channel :-)

[@mgrmln]

Welcome to the USA Thomas!

[@GregChomko]

I absolutely hate that there are no physical controls for climate. I don't like that everything is being changed to screens.

[@thinkingmushrooms2943]

Same designer of the Pontiac Aztek?

[@jouhajohnny]

I love the new X7 and 7 series

[@Dartchen]

Can you or anyone at BMW confirm that all 2023 X7 are built with the newest service pack; therefore, they will all get the upgrade for highway driving assistance?

[@autogefuehl]

afaik yes

[@Dartchen]

Thank you so much. I love your reviews so insightful and thorough.

[@flyboyflash3184]

Next time you’re at plant Spartanburg, give me a heads-up. I’ll take you to one of the finest authentic Japanese restaurants in the country. And if you don’t enjoy Japanese food, there’s a German beer garden next door.😋

[@scotie690]

I don’t know why BMW is changing so often the rear placement of the badges on the X models. Started on the front doors, then inferior section of the trunk and now on the upper part. The X7 is definitely for the US market. In Europe even an X5 is already a nightmare to park or use in city. Despite that it’s an amazing SAV.

[@elwpta7830]

Real axle steering and anti-roll bars are not an option for the 40i. I confirmed with the BMW dealership and options not available on the website. Given this, how would your comparison of the 40i vs. M60 change?

[@autogefuehl]

Oh wow, I just re-checked myself and it seems to have disappeared indeed from 40i options both in US and Germany I checked. I gonna ask BMW. Hm well, the M60 is still so much more expensive, question is if you wanna spend that extra money on it. If money doesnt play a role and you dont mind the extra higher consumption, well, the rear-axle steering is helpful for sure (you dont need it that much on US roads though unless you live in New England / "narrow states"). Get the new Sensafin seats as shown they re awesome

[@jambear7862]

Crazy how merc and bmw grills are become similar

[@jnrvictoor914]

youre just as profesional as always-- i prefer the M model

[@terokaakinen7061]

Pre-facelift exterior with facelift interior...😀

[@destroyedsoul1791]

The headlights make it look like a tweaked skoda kodiaq.

[@lbg7240]

I Think its wonderful!

[@md8744]

Whoever is looking for around 70k!! You must go for x7 absolutely a must. Specialy 3rd seat is satisfied and people in 3rd seat are respected by bmw x7 designers not like others they think 3rd seats are just for.......suck