2024 BMW X7 review - why it's better than a Range Rover | What Car?

In our 2024 BMW X7 review, we tell you why this seven-seat SUV is one of the very best cars you can buy - and an even better buy than a Range Rover.
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Video chapters:
0:00 Exterior changes with the facelift
2:18 How big really is the X7
2:52 Middle row comfort
3:38 Middle row practicality
5:08 Getting into the third row
5:31 Third row practicality
7:13 Boot space
8:08 The X7’s interior
9:45 New tech…does it work?
11:20 Storage space
11:51 Driving impressions
13:00 Performance
14:01 The engines
16:17 Driving in town
16:45 Three bad things
17:27 How to spec the X7
18:12 Verdict

[@nemethosee]

Compared to the 7 Series, they quite nailed the design on this car. That big grill looks good and it's proportional with the size of the car, and the split headlight are stylish. I'm not an SUV fan, but this car is to my likings. Design wise, both interior and exterior, I would still go with the new Range Rover, that is something special.

[@robrd9485]

Probably be a lot more reliable then a Range Rover,

[@philipalbert3272]

But ugly

[@procoding_ninja]

Not probably, it is a fact. It’s been going on for ages, they are doing nothing to fix that..

[@Darkie015]

First thing that came to my mind😂

[@iainmclaughlan1557]

Do Land Rover care? I mean if I was the MD I would make reliability the biggest issue…

[@BillBixbyButt]

@@procoding_ninjathwyre both fine. I've owned a 2010 X5 bullet proof for 6 years. And range rover 2016 for 5 years and no issues. The rover is heaver and softer ride. X5 X7 impressive handling and speed. I did have a 2023 X7 but for six monthss it was OK

[@user-jd6it8gk1b]

On my third X7 now got the M60i and it is a fantastic all round car. It eats up long journeys . I just hope BMW don't stop producing the V8 engines in the UK

[@menifo4334]

Where's the link to the off-road test? Has it been uploaded yet?

[@RoDam-ic6ig]

Brilliant review! I have the 40d and its an AMAZING car! All your comments are spot on!

[@khalidlatif6200]

Please BMW bring back buttons and knobs on this brilliant Car

[@lil-g4879]

It’s a great car, but like the Range Rover LWB, Bentley EWB etc are far too big to park anywhere in the UK.

[@0brand0brand34]

The Alpina version has to be the best car in the world.

[@vincentcheng7313]

100% all day everyday ❤

[@tatoweb]

You can leave the 360 camera still. You have to deselect the camera icon with the “A” that shows over the hood on the right side of the screen.

[@oploupe]

You have to wonder at anyone paying extra for piano black, rather than paying extra to have it removed and burned

[@itsthepens]

I’m absolutely bewildered by the popularity of ‘piano black’. It’s just shiny plastic, it looks cheap and tacky and it permanently looks dirty and smeared with fingerprints. Give me wood or metal finishers over piano black any day of the week. 😂

[@1yrFamily]

Not true.

[@1yrFamily]

​@itsthepyoens You have black glossy plastic and the more expensive real piano black.

[@rico4you]

The front end reminds me so much of a Citroën C4 Piccaso!

[@MiniEggs1999]

Any apple CarPlay problems ? Thanks

[@davidwatt3843]

My concern if an accident how people third row get out urgents if electronic not working or very slow moving seats fowards.

[@RobG001]

The big grill on a SUV does not look so bad, but on the 7 Series saloon it looks dreadfully out of place, make the car look like a right minger, Looks are of course subjective, so YMMV :)

[@MarioToadLuigi27]

The thumbnail is about right 😅

[@zzhughesd]

Yup. Best bit video. Tells the story. It’s just so so so so so big.

[@teddysdadcory]

Customer: “I’d like a BMW with no extra options” Dealer: Hands customer a steering wheel. Seriously though, I’m a huge fan of BMW’s comfort, performance, quality and reliability. If only they would fire the idiot who created the beaver-tooth grille.

[@paulaburt1]

Haha. Agreed!

[@SpaceTimeContinuums]

Can you do a compare video with BMW X7 & Merc GLS (2024) please?

[@DinoBurke]

When I think of Range Rover. I think it’s like buying a Television that can do everything and anything better than a Samung or LG product. But then after a month one by one you have issues with feature after feature not working. I’d pay for quality over sleek and pretty any day of the week. Especially when shopping anything over 100k. Do I like the RR styling better yep. But just last month I picked up my neighbor less than two miles from our home because his 2021 RR was stopped in the middle of a three lane road. Just randomly shut off smh.

[@procoding_ninja]

The only reason I always I tell my friends to avoid it, three people I know had different issues. All are very serious issues with engine.

[@kiotsutsuki6682]

So… where do I put the spare?

[@The25sasa]

range rover is a world of its own when it comes to SUVs!!

[@DinoBurke]

Yeah. Like least reliable? Definitely looks better than this mess but my issue with the Range Rover is honestly just the reliability.

[@The25sasa]

@@DinoBurke how old do you have range rover?

[@80y3r9]

I feel like I'm growing old waiting for all these motors to slowly move seats about Prefer a handle n a spring

[@thiniain]

I'd rather buyCitroen berlingo xl and pocket the 50k difference.

[@DavidRichardOwen]

Or a Dacia Sandero?

[@TheGAMESHARQ]

The X7 is supposed to have some of the best ambient lighting options of any vehicle, luxury or otherwise. I really wished you had shown that instead of just a 2-second mention of the LED skylight feature.

[@NathanArnold-sf7gx]

Prefacelift was much more handsome

[@navsofour2892]

Absolutely. This design is crap and they also screwed up the interior.

[@ChanahsCreativeEdits]

I'm sure Sadiq Khan will find a new tax for the X7

[@brummiesalteno-81]

Too bloody right, the size of a tank and rubbish fuel economy and high CO2 figure for a modern car.

[@romb1818]

Tax for Ugliness 🤮

[@alextimofte6947]

It's awesome. I hope that I will afford one. I also love the XM

[@desild5869]

You can easily buy two great premium SUVs for the price of one of these. The X7 is for a hyperultranarrow niche.

[@neelsn007]

Examples?

[@desild5869]

@@neelsn007 In my country X1 starts at €38500, X3 at €52500 and X7 at €98400. Even at base X1 + X3 >>>> than the same people in one X7.

[@fer1306]

@@desild5869true. X1 for the wife or everyday drives, x3 for bigger family trips and you are set

[@David-kl4kn]

Last face looked way btr. Just like the 7 series. And that's despite me being fine with the grill honestly

[@smilepls14387]

Yes 🙌 for the video , I bought x5 technology options sucks -“and also gear shift another idiotic idea , but drive as usual best for money you can get

[@964tractorboy]

A good comprehensive review, thanks. What are the chances that the next generation will see a few dash-buttons make a welcome return? We can hope...

[@auroradokken5142]

Fantastic! I love it!

[@karlpeart1752]

I wouldn't like to be sat in the back row of seats purely from a safety point of view

[@ViewBothSides]

hahahahha... some deluded BMW designer thought moving the climate controls from physical buttons onto small icons on a touch panel was a good idea. Hard to imagine how many people agreed that was a good idea in the design meetings. I wonder what the convincing argument was - reduced cost in a 100,000 Euro car?

[@TL-xw6fh]

It's all about cost cutting. That is why Tesla removed all physical buttons and even the glovebox handle. I sat in the 2024 MY Tesla 3 and just could not believe how sparse it is. Not a button in sight, and no steering column stalks too. Tried all the controls for about 20 mins and gave up. It's build quality is about the standards of a Ford Cortina too.

[@newandroid14]

I tried that new infotainment system in the new XM at my local BMW and found it confusing as hell compared to the one in my G20 Series. My 6 year old on the other hand figured out how to use it within seconds 😁 Yes you can use voice control "hey BMW I'm hot", it does instantly change the temperature but how often do many people use voice controls. Physical climate control buttons are much easier to use.

[@momodoubah7956]

It's an actual good BMW X7 review

[@johnpiggott9005]

Love it

[@cabottaxi]

Is it more reliable than a RR and is it less likely to be stolen ?

[@M_H_H]

Slightly more reliable. Nobody steal either

[@user-nn9oh5wv5d]

Me gusta bmw. Para mi hijo jose

[@Ambienfinity]

It's a real moose of a thing, but I'm sure it will go down well Stateside.

[@mrmawson2438]

It looks alright

[@rjw4762]

Where, exactly, are such cars expected to park ? The size of cars in UK are getting stupid. In AMerica, sure, but a British mutli-storey ? Nah.

[@cabottaxi]

Fair point

[@bentontramell]

Doesn't work in US urban centers either.

[@wainerollins2587]

True. Also, imagine trying to negotiate your average British countryside single track road in a car like this? Drivers of such vehicles tend to live mostly in rural areas & they must drive them with a constant look of abject terror on their faces.

[@matejahorvat7030]

Good stuff

[@BimmerGuyFL]

The LCI (facelift) X7 front end design is a total mess. The 2019-2022 pre LCI was beautiful. The split headlight design just looks like they decided to mimic a Hyundai. BMW what has happened to you?

[@Ade85]

I ain't in the market for anything near the price of any of these huge things. However, A. It's a paid advert B. This guy is a BMW fanboy C. It really is the best car ever.

[@James-lw1us]

Am I the only one who's noticed. The title of the video mentions the 2024 BMW X7 review, but the car is on a '72' plate

[@Bharat005]

Better than the new Range Rover, am not buying that. This X7 simply does not carry the styling finesse of the Range Rover, actually the older X7 looked better

[@momodoubah7956]

That is ABSOLUTELY amazing

[@BenJ2827]

Mazda CX60 is the best looking SUV on the Market

[@Biker322]

All that and no driver assistance pro. Never understand why UK spec BMW’s never have this option. I use it in stop start traffic and it’s brilliant, or on motorways on long trips, wouldn’t buy a BMW without it. Why don’t UK cars have it?

[@Fritsvrolijk]

How 2 kil the Ozon great job

[@stum8374]

For that price i DON'T want to try and play an xbox just to put the radio volume up/down or air con or any other system because there are NO buttons !! 😡

[@MrAvant123]

I have a newish X3 and saw one of these in the showroom when I got my car. They are gargantuan and there's me saying it took me a week getting used to the bulk of my X3. My X3 was the Msport model just before they went to these diamond cut alloys which I utterly hate - hard to keep clean, easy to damage and expensive to fix...

[@WayApp]

A battle of the luxury SUVs!

[@navsofour2892]

Previous model is much nicer, nobody should spend this type of money on the new model.

[@MrMangeced]

The font is so ugly, how can you make it from nice to damn ugly

[@bp19870]

Is that why most BMW drivers tear about the place at 120mph - because it makes the car more comfortable?

[@murrayarmstrong499]

Perhaps they are foolishly trying to escape from it but no matter how quickly they go, they will still have to look at it when they get out!

[@Hindhead]

What size is the engine?????? Since when did it become acceptable to not start with the engine size?

[@wizkidgizmo]

Must be hell to drive and park in England.

[@GusGus1996]

You can thank the Chinese market for the big grill

[@johnmull59]

I'd suggest that when you test these you should include country lanes like you find in the Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes. This will give an even more balanced review particularly on all-round practicality. Tax should be based on size and weight of vehicle as well as emissions.

[@threeleafshamrock]

Great review of a great car. Thank you! 👍

[@jasonsmith1158]

What an utter ABORTION !!! Whoever told the stylists of this creation that multiple irrelevant lines and features added to the beauty of it ………THEY WERE WRONG !!! I will definitely be choosing a RANGE ROVER …….THANK YOU ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jahrusclutrusclut2481]

Immaculately presented Good Sir really appreciate, I basically am a Mercedes fan but this review certainly has me thinking otherwise. Nicely Done

[@DiamondTvman--]

What is the difference between bmw x7 2024 and 2023 bmw x7

[@FemtoSecondSpectroscopy]

Sad that cars in the 21th century are like driving computers, all the dependency of these electronical functions makes me feel a bit vulnerable. It used to be the case where standard mechanics were able to fix most of the problems. Now you have to bring it to the car dealership. And when a possible esp is triggered your car just wont work

[@N1ckZ]

I love the design of this

[@orsonwedgwood730]

The side is really really ugly…something to do with the way the side windows dip below the bonnet line. It looks like an overgrown old persons car. Would not be seen dead in this.

[@robinminto9770]

I'm 6' 4" and the X7 is a far superior SUV over the Audi Q7 and the Range Rover. I have personally driven all 3 SUVs, BMW 40D X7, SQ7, Range Rover vogue. Although very nice, the Range Rover came third. The blistering performance of the SQ7 puts a smile on your face every time, however all round capability the BMW won 🏆

[@takr797979]

Yikes the curbed wheels

[@keith692]

You need to get the x7 with 21 inch rims and the regular tires, don't get the run flats they are hard and destroy the ride. I got the X7 with 21 inch rims and regular tires while my neighbor has the new range rover. He drove mine and I drove his, we both agree the x7 rides much better..

[@nigelfarage69]

Do you share wives too?

[@keith692]

He's 62 and I'm 39 lol @@nigelfarage69

[@gauravsrivastava7828]

Never only watch these videos and buy a car. Take into consideration your demographic details. I bought a bmwx7 2024 in dubai and AC is the worst. It doesn’t cool in this hot climate. In contrast my range rover velar is absolutely best.

[@furiousgtz]

Look better than GLS.

[@nevilleconnolly8938]

Bland design especially the ugly exterior! You’d think for the price of this car you’d get a proper dashboard not a stuck on ugly dust trap,a cost saving but not for buyer! This more of a sales pitch than a review!

[@KPsquared]

I'm not sure who told automakers that the US loves large grills but it's gotten out of hand and BMW's are by far the worst I've ever seen. Still my favorite car brand though!

[@infamous_MB]

The front looks like a Hyundai Kona you might as well just get the Hyundai much more reliable

[@steved2008]

What’s the fascination with carrying large bottles of water, we don’t live in the desert. If you can’t go an hour or so without drinking I’m afraid you are probably dehydrated to begin with

[@drinkwater9891]

maybe some people drive more than an hour?

[@pjmoody]

I love the X7. My 2019 M sport is amazing. Not liking the front end at all or the interior screen.

[@Sean_S1000]

Before watching cus it's not going to breakdown on a regular basis

[@michaelforeman8135]

Very good review. The problem is that since the pandemic the price of new cars particularly at the top end have just gone through the roof. Who are all these rich people buying them?

[@congausa1]

Its possible if you can do $1200 a month😊

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Is it just a coincidence, that more and more, BMW are going with grilles that resemble a certain moustache of a certain German chancellor?

[@pm7805]

BMW s are very very expensive to keep on road. Very easy to break even if taken care of. Small stuff like door actuators, some window motors or door/trunk locks break and you end up spending multiple hundreds for very very small stuff. You go Japanese and nothing breaks for 15+ years. I think Germans need to learn manufacturing from Japanese and then start engineering German cars. The ‘desirable’ German quality is just not there.

[@TechnoGravityBhupesh]

Yes It is better than a Range Rover we admit it. But it doesn't look like range rover 😂 . Even harrier or Safari ❤looks faar more better than X7😅

[@isurumw6119]

The only car that grill looks good on

[@stop_lying_bro]

This may be good but it’s just… boring. Styling is meh and reliability is a bit better but I’d rather have the Range Rover. When you drive an X7, you feel like you’re driving any other large SUV. But in the Range Rover, the commanding driving position and steering makes it feel very different. Plus, some of us drive vehicles or brands because we enjoy the history of the product as well. The X7 is just another up market SUV that BMW created to have a piece of that market share pie. Not to mention, BMW owned Land Rover for a bit of time way back

[@user-dk2hg6hj4w]

Siamese cat eyes!.!.!.!. Pre LCI way better aesthetically, surprised no HOT climate user has complained about the lack of AC cooling.

[@pippipster6767]

Take a shot when hear ‘even’ 🥃

[@mdztwa66]

The front of this model not attractive like previous one

[@MikeG3590]

Great car but that 2nd row is pathetic at that price point. I bought a GLS63. Heat/ventilated and massaging 2nd row seats. As well as being much better looking.

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

No doubt the X7 is a competent car in almost ever area but the looks are a deal breaker for me. I don't choose cars based solely on whether they are the best, but more on a mix of criteria of which most importantly is, how I feel about the car and its looks. That's something I can't get past with the X7 - it just looks monstrous to my eyes. I would happily trade a little ability for the comparative elegance and restraint of the Range Rover, which is still by any measure a very good car but also, to my eyes at least, one that also looks nice. Great review btw 😁.

[@wesellanybiz]

Totally agree with this!! It looks awful in real life!! The exterior proportions are complete miss match from all angles!! Range Rover all the way for me!!

[@navsofour2892]

Horrible design, plus the safety features of these vehicles is substandard. BMW is just screwing everything up. I had both RRs and X5s in the past and I would get the Range Rover over this w/out a second thought.

[@petewick8627]

For me looks are the least important

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Completely disagree. If I saw a brand new range rover I'd think it may be a 2017 model. I see this and know its a new bmw. Range rover looks like an old man car. This looks sporty and younger

[@Sibusiso.blessing123]

​@@user-my4xu4gf1zTotally agree

[@rubinics1923]

The headlights design are just odd man 🤮. Hope they don't adapt this to m2, m3, m4s in the next 2 years. (I'm saving $ for one of those). Nevertheless, it should still be one of the best big cars for rich people out there.

[@Gez492]

But it's just not better than a Range Rover. The Range River wins hands down on style and "cred" so no matter if the rather vulgar X7 is technically superior. It loses every time it counts, how it makes you feel, and how it makes the people admiring the Range Rover in a country pub carpark whilst they completely miss the X7

[@richardlabeja]

Range Rover is infamous for breaking down and having poor security. Their biggest problem though is, they are way too common in the UK.

[@CMCNestT]

The reason the X7 is popular in the US is because 3 row midsize SUVs are popular not because Americans love beaver tooth front ends. It sells despite the grille not because of it.

[@jonas2674]

In Europe this would definitely not be considered "mid size". Then again we don't have that many Escalades.

[@navsofour2892]

Horrible design, they also screwed up with the interior with that screen and cheap materials.

[@long_view]

Compared to the hideous grille on the new GLS (looks like a transplant from a Toyota Hilux), the X7's looks positively restrained.

[@DRose2Fast]

The new 2025 Infiniti QX80 destroys this BMW X7! It's much more impressive inside and out, along with more power output with 450 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. It's the newest large full-size SUV on the market that has put everyone else on notice and undercuts much of the competition.

[@ShareeMonique]

What's wrong with BMW not updating the exterior of their cars/SUVs. Not a fan, kind of disappointed. They need to fo better.

[@christopherzorobautista5730]

"Absolutely"

[@IronicIrony.]

At least you can get insured on it

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[@Cutekidz64]

Range rover is always the king of SUVs.

[@Peichen01]

Hmm, German engineering or Indian engineering… tough choice🤔

[@mikefry5704]

Enjoy