Since the domestic BMW X5 has lengthened the wheelbase to 3105mm, many netizens are laughing at the domestic X5 and the imported X7 wheelbase is as long as the imported X7, and how to live the BMW X7. But in fact, in addition to the close wheelbase length and the appearance of the two are very "BMW", their positioning and price are not a component. For an ordinary consumer, in fact, the change in the front face of the BMW car is not so obvious, so some people reflect that this domestic X5 is not clear from the imported X7 in the front face. But don't worry, as BMW's flagship full-size SUV, the update of BMW X7 was officially released yesterday. According to the information released by the official, the BMW X7 of the mid-term redesign has ushered in no small changes. Compared with the new BMW X7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which has only recently increased in price, who is better?
Squinting eyes with larger "nostrils", really good looking?
The styling of the current BMW X7 can be said to be universally recognized, and the classic angel eye laser headlights, huge body size and exaggerated grille are impressive. However, in the past two years, BMW seems to be particularly satisfied with this "large nostril" design, so the grilles of many new models have been increased to varying degrees. The new BMW X7 is naturally no exception, but fortunately, its size is not very large, not to the extent that the BMW iX is amazing. It is that the headlight shape has become more slender, from the original one-piece angel eye headlight design to a new double L split structure, which at first glance looks a bit "squinting" feeling. With the enlarged grille, it slightly affects the sense of harmony. Of course, in terms of aesthetics aside, the BMW X7 is currently the only BMW SUV designed with split headlights, which makes it more recognizable. Besides, its front face looks like a domestic BMW X5, which is a bit exaggerated.
The body side and tail shape is not very obvious changes, a large number of flat straight strips with thick tail shape, full of power, this point is still quite similar to the current model. But in fact, the tail still did some details of the upgrade, such as the tail light replaced by a 3D stereostempoly floating LED design. It's just that the performance on the picture is not obvious enough, and the specific details may still have to be seen in the real car to experience it.
How to choose luxury and youth?
To say that the new X7 is more conspicuous changes, I personally think that the interior part is enough to surprise. The dual screen design of the same model on the BMW iX is used to bring a stronger sense of youth and technology to the X7. Whether it is compared with the current model or the old rival Mercedes-Benz GLS, the interior styling of the new BMW X7 can be called an advantage. BMW has always disliked working the interior, and this time the interior design that was previously placed on the iX and i4 was put on the fuel car for the first time, which may also indicate the later family development.
(Pictured is the interior of the new BMW X7)
(The picture shows the interior of the current Mercedes-Benz GLS)
In fact, the interior design of Mercedes-Benz GLS is not bad, and it is also different from the current BMW X7. But Mercedes-Benz is known for its sense of luxury, the interior part also shows its luxurious atmosphere in many places, like wood grain and metal trim embellished with the center console, double screen and other details, is the lack of some sense of youth, of course, this car is not for young people, which is also easy to understand.
New models are smaller than the current ones?
As a mid-term revamp, the BMW X7 did not "make a big move" in terms of size. Like its width and wheelbase length are the same as the current model. The length of the body has been reduced from the current 5163mm to 5162mm, but it is only 1mm. The body height is reduced from the current 1835mm to 1819mm, of course, the 16mm change will not make the space change significantly, but the appearance of the new X7 is more visually harmonious. Similar to the current model, the new X7 also offers a 6/7-seat layout option, the seat shape is the same as the current model, and it is estimated that the seat function will be very close.
According to the body size of Mercedes-Benz GLS, its spatial performance and the new X7 are actually not much different. Although the current Mercedes-Benz GLS almost completely surpasses the new X7 in terms of body data. Specifically, the length, width and height of Mercedes-Benz GLS are 5218/2030/1823mm, and the wheelbase length is also 3135mm. The new X7 has a length, width and height of 5162/2000/1819mm, and a wheelbase length of 3105mm. It can be seen that the wheelbase length of the affected space, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is only 30mm more than the new X7, which is estimated to be difficult to perceive in the actual experience.
Lightweight + power increase, the new X7 is faster again
If the new X7 fails to surprise in other ways, the progress in power is estimated to be able to poke the heart of performance "players". The current BMW X7 xDrive40i model basically uses a 3.0T straight six engine, the maximum horsepower is 340Ps, the peak torque is 450N·m, and the official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 6.1 seconds. The new X7 xDrive40i is equipped with a 3.0T + 48V light mixing system, the maximum horsepower has reached 380Ps, the peak torque has also increased to 540N·m, and the parameter performance has been improved a lot. It is said that the acceleration time of 100 kilometers can reach about 5.8 seconds, which is shorter than the previous 6.1 seconds. The new X7 will also offer the M60i xDrive with the V8+48V mix-and-mix system. Its maximum horsepower is 530Ps and its maximum torque is 750N·m.
In addition, because the new X7 is made of aluminum materials in the bonnet, doors, etc., the advantages of lightweighting can also lead to better performance and fuel economy. However, they have bought more than 1 million yuan of cars, and this fuel consumption does not have to be considered, so the advantage is still reflected in the performance upgrade.
summary
Compared with the current model, the new BMW X7 is also quite sincere in this mid-term change. The interior and power part are more pleasing than before, and the appearance can only be said to be a different flower. Although the new X7 has a younger interior and a good improvement in power than the current model, there may still be consumers who turn to the arms of Mercedes-Benz GLS because of their appearance. However, it is still necessary to pour some cold water, and Mercedes-Benz has recently adjusted the price of most of its imported models. Like mercedes-benz GLS entry-level from 1.0301 million to 1.068 million yuan, in fact, this increase is nothing in most GLS audiences, but in the end there is still some impact, after all, "flies are also meat". The new BMW X7 may also be more expensive than the current model after the upgrade, but the purchase of the price-increasing Mercedes-Benz GLS seems to be a bit tangled, so why not wait for the new BMW X7?