New BMW X7 Makes Spy Video Debut

Though we’ve been reporting on a second-generation X7 since mid-2023, BMW solely confirmed it initially of Might. Coincidentally, on the exact same day, car-spy photographers despatched us the primary photographs of a camouflaged prototype present process testing. The “G67” is now again, this time starring in a video shot someplace in sunny Spain. The three-row luxobarge stays closely disguised, as its world premiere remains to be a good distance off.

Regardless of the cumbersome camouflage, some attention-grabbing particulars stand out. The door handles, for instance, are built-in into the beltline, much like these on the Skytop and Speedtop. The primary common manufacturing BMW to characteristic this setup shall be subsequent 12 months’s X5 (G65). The small winglets alongside the perimeters had been first seen on the Imaginative and prescient Neue Klasse X idea final 12 months, to scrub up the physique for a smoother profile.

On the entrance, the headlights look odd as a result of the prototype is utilizing a provisional setup. BMW at the moment mounts the daytime working lights along with the principle models, however might select a distinct association for the production-ready X7. Early prototypes of the 7 Collection (G70) and the upcoming facelift additionally had all lighting features grouped collectively, however later check autos separated the DRLs and mounted them above. The second-gen X7 will probably comply with the identical sample.

The big grille remains to be current. That’s no shock, because the kidneys should stay substantial to match the X7’s dimension. We suspect the G67 could be even larger than the present G07, although the camouflage might be exaggerating its proportions. On the rear, the dearth of seen exhaust suggestions signifies BMW is testing a regular mannequin. The prototype noticed earlier this 12 months seemed to be a warmer model, doubtlessly the X7 M70 xDrive. Going ahead, solely M Efficiency and full-M fashions will get a quad-exhaust setup.

We had hoped BMW may take cues from rivals and conceal the rear wiper underneath the roof spoiler, however that’s not the case. The brand new X7 clearly makes use of non permanent taillights and could also be concealing a lightweight bar on the tailgate. Count on some Neue Klasse design influences to make their method onto Bavaria’s flagship SUV.

Suppose the next-gen X7 isn’t your factor. In that case, the remainder of the spy video is full of different BMW prototypes: the brand new 3 Collection Sedan (G50) in M350 guise and in a lesser configuration, the iX3 (NA5) electrical crossover, the X5 M70 (G65), and a facelifted 5 Series Sedan (G60).

The video is a reminder of how busy the subsequent few years shall be. BMW will roll out about 40 new or updated models between now and the top of 2027. The product onslaught kicks off subsequent month with the brand new iX3’s world premiere on the IAA Mobility present in Munich.