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BMW took its time introducing a large three-row SUV to its lineup, but the X7 was worth the wait. The SUV dazzles inside and out, out-luxurying many of its competitors with its premium leather, optional ceramic controls and lovely wood trim, as well as oodles of creature comforts and tech wizardry. What’s more, we’re not just talking about the front seats — all of the luxurious materials continue as you move rearward.
For some, luxury means having to stress less about what’s on the road, and the X7 has those drivers covered. As more premium automakers introduce driver-assistance tech to their vehicles, BMW is at the forefront with the Traffic Jam Assistant system. The hands-free driving system works at speeds up to 40 mph and can take some of the stress out of stop-and-go highway driving.
The X7 delivers luxury when it comes to its powertrains too, with a couple of smooth, powerful options. The lineup starts with the base 335-horsepower, turbocharged inline-six-cylinder and also includes twin-turbo V-8s in mid-level 456-hp or 523-hp versions. All engines come with a standard eight-speed transmission and all-wheel drive.
The X7 isn’t cheap — it starts at just about $75,000 and can easily top $100,000 when you load it up with the big engine and all of the semi-autonomous driving aids. But with its powerful engines, dramatic styling and competitive pricing (not cheap, but competitive), the BMW X7 earns its second chance at Cars.com’s Luxury Car of the Year award.
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