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8.5

Likes

  • Comfort
  • Performance
  • Quality

Dislikes

  • Steering lacks road feel
  • Single-piston brakes
  • Warranty only three years
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
20 Jun 2019
2 min read

The luxury-focused X7 xDrive30d is the entry-point to BMW’s full-size seven-seat SUV line-up, and is priced at $119,900, plus on-road costs.

Powered by a direct-injection, 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 195kW/620Nm, drive goes to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the 30d is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.0sec.

Claimed fuel economy for the X7 xDrive30d on the combined (ADR 81/02 - urban, extra-urban) cycle is 7.3L/100km, the big Beemer emitting 191g/km of CO2 in the process.

Standard equipment highlights for the xDrive30d include four-zone climate control, leather trim (lots of it), auto adaptive LED headlights (with active high beam control), front and rear fog lights (LED front), soft-close doors, sat nav, 10-speaker audio (with Apple CarPlay, digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and gesture control), keyless entry and start, adaptive cruise control, alloy wheels (20-inch), the twin 12.3-inch display and control screens (instruments and media), a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof (with power blind), rain-sensing wipers, leather-trimmed multi-function sports steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, electrically-adjustable front and second-row seats (with memory for the driver), heated front seats, adaptive air suspension (auto self-level), ‘Park Assist Plus’ (parallel and perpendicular), Panoramic View Monitor (3D surround view), reversing camera (with rear parking distance control), and the ‘Comfort Access’ system (foot sweep under the bumper to open the rear door).

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BMW X7 2019: Xdrive 30D Design Pure Excell

Engine Type Twin Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $82,830 - $95,260

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$93,874
Based on 14 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
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$75,987
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$120,880
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe. He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation. As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content, while creating written and video product reviews, as well as the weekly 'Tools in the Shed' podcast.'
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