Next-Gen BMW X7 (G67) Could Keep Diesel Power

BMW has been quietly getting ready the subsequent era of its largest luxurious SUV, and now, sources near Munich recommend that the upcoming BMW X7, codename G67, is on monitor for a manufacturing begin in August 2027. Whereas BMW has but to formally verify the automobile, references to elevated R&D investment for a future flagship SUV buried within the model’s Q1 2025 monetary reviews seem to trace at its growth.

The brand new G67 X7 would arrive after the next-generation BMW X5 G65 (anticipated in 2026) and earlier than the subsequent BMW X6 (anticipated in 2028), with a projected manufacturing run stretching from 08/2027 to 11/2034. Though technical particulars stay underneath wraps, early indications recommend {that a} diesel engine should still be supplied in Europe, persevering with BMW’s dedication to fuel-efficient long-distance touring—not less than for some time longer.

Diesel Could Stay On—For Now

Whereas BMW hasn’t confirmed drivetrain choices, the present BMW X7 xDrive40d makes use of the B57D30T0, a 3.0-liter inline-six turbo diesel rated at 340 horsepower and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. It’s paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system that delivers a further 12 hp, bringing the full output to 352 horsepower. This engine is already compliant with the most recent EURO 7 laws, making it a logical candidate for carryover into the next-generation X7. Utilizing an present, emissions-compliant powertrain would additionally assist BMW keep away from vital reinvestment—particularly as diesel laws tighten additional with the incoming EURO 8 requirements later this decade.

Whether or not the diesel will survive the complete manufacturing cycle of the G67 stays unsure, however for launch markets in Europe, it seems the xDrive40d variant continues to be very a lot on the desk.

V8 Seemingly for the U.S., Diesels Not Anticipated

As for america, sources say diesel energy is just not into consideration. As a substitute, BMW will doubtless retain the S68 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, at the moment discovered within the X7 M60i. The mild-hybrid engine delivers 523 horsepower and as much as 631 hp within the ALPINA XB7, and it stays the model’s go-to possibility for high-performance luxurious SUVs in North America. With sturdy buyer demand and fewer regulatory hurdles, the V8 is predicted to proceed powering top-trim U.S. fashions of the G67 X7.

No Plug-in Hybrid Deliberate

Regardless of the rise of plug-in hybrids throughout BMW’s SUV vary, sources recommend that no PHEV model of the G67 X7 is at the moment deliberate. That will observe the identical technique as the present mannequin, which skips electrified powertrains in favor of mild-hybrid petrol and diesel choices. For eco-conscious European patrons, that leaves the environment friendly six-cylinder diesel as probably the most frugal selection—not less than till laws tighten once more.