The BMW X7, March 2019, a sports activity vehicle (SAV), yes, the 'A' stands for activity, is set to turn the market quite tough for Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. As per the company, this car is the first of its kind in terms of design, space and comfort as well as advanced driving features that have enhanced its capabilities. 

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BMW X7 launched. Source: Reuters

It will be priced at  $74,895 and will include the advanced driving assistance technology, active blind spot detection. The driver can bring BMW's personal assistant to life by simply saying, "Hey, BMW!" and pre-condition the car's engine even before going out for a long journey with remote engine start.

To safeguard the driver, the SAV has a daytime pedestrian protection, frontal collision warning and more. The BMW SAV also offers a maximum 90.4 cubic feet storage capacity in the absence of the last row occupancy. 


Advanced driving assistance technology. Source: BMW

BMW X7 comes in two versions - xDrive40i and xDrive50i. The major difference being a 3-liter incline six-cylinder engine while the latter will have a 4.4-liter v8 engine.  As per BMW, X7 has zero to 96 kmph acceleration time of 5.2 seconds, 479 pound-feet of torque and 456 horsepower. 


The brand new SAV. Source: BMW

The interiors will fit in four-zonal automatic climate controller, three-section panoramic glass roof and ambient lighting, panorama glass roof sky lounge and surround sound system. 
The company is set to manufacture the car in Spartanburg, South Carolina.