Bmw x7

[TheNewStandard]

The BMW X7 will be a direct competitor for the Range Rover, which may explain why the report advances a €130,000 starting price.

If this is not a mistake, it means the X7 will feature some very expensive technology. Or maybe it’s because the BMW X7 will be the most luxurious model of the brand, even more luxurious than a 7-Series.

BMW is said to be planning an average annual production of 45,000 units at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. As for the X7’s design, a pre-production concept vehicle may solve the mystery next month at the Shanghai Auto Show.

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/03/bmw...12-engine.html

[TheNewStandard]

Wow! That's a lot of money, for a car that will have to contend with GLS, Rover, and Escalade. Looks like BMW will be the first of the German Big 3 to sell a super-luxury SUV.

[Dequindre]

A flagship crossover? That's a new concept, but it may just end up working. It will be interesting to see what shape flagship vehicles take in the coming years.

[TheNewStandard]

The thing that upsets me about Cadillac is that up to the $100K mark, they have OWNED the super-expensive SUV market for the last 15 years, but they don't have the gall to sell an executive package on the Escalade. A 4 seat SWB Escalade with an extended center console or a 4 + 2 seat ESV could have long been the premier choice for business execs, but Cadillac/GM just doesn't have the foresight to make it happen.

[blaksabb]

Holy Shnikes! That is not pretty! Panamera customers might just flock to it: Ugly? Check! Super Expensive? Check! Brand Cache? Check! Snob Factor? Check! TAKE MY MONEY!

[Ruperts Trooper]

Holy Shnikes! That is not pretty! Panamera customers might just flock to it: Ugly? Check! Super Expensive? Check! Brand Cache? Check! Snob Factor? Check! TAKE MY MONEY!

It is just a speculative render.

[American007]

Wow! V12! I like that they have the guts to build a large no excuses suv to rival about everyone.

[LetsRace]

I want to see it, there's no doubt about that.

[Ruperts Trooper]

Wow! V12! I like that they have the guts to build a large no excuses suv to rival about everyone.

It's basic economics - if you're building a Rolls-Royce SUV, which is a BMW underneath anyway, you might just as well build a big BMW SUV of the same platform and market to the tier below.

[CJH]

The thing that upsets me about Cadillac is that up to the $100K mark, they have OWNED the super-expensive SUV market for the last 15 years, but they don't have the gall to sell an executive package on the Escalade. A 4 seat SWB Escalade with an extended center console or a 4 + 2 seat ESV could have long been the premier choice for business execs, but Cadillac/GM just doesn't have the foresight to make it happen.

While I wouldn't say they owned it, I agree with the rest of your point. There is no excuse for not entering this high margin market. #opportunity cost

Wow! V12! I like that they have the guts to build a large no excuses suv to rival about everyone.

Oil Sheik Special.....

It's basic economics - if you're building a Rolls-Royce SUV, which is a BMW underneath anyway, you might just as well build a big BMW SUV of the same platform and market to the tier below.

It absolutely makes sense for both to have a large platform vehicle in the stable for both brands. Its where the market is going, and if you can leverage the costs, that only makes it more appealing.

[ausrutherford]

I think the €120000 is for the V12 model. The lower end model will be lower. If BMW is planning on selling 50,000 of them a year, they will have to have a lower asking price.

[Amphibian]

This could be interesting. After years of X7 rumors, BMW does it. Granted, I doubt it'll be more a flagship for the brand than the upcoming redesigned 7-Series, but you never know what they're planning. Just make sure if you go up against the Range Rover that you have the proper look and interior.

[American007]

I am sure the X7 will rival the rover in luxury amenities, but will it have the same off-road capabilities? Adjustable suspension? Will it be as versatile?

On a side note, with the X7 and the new Grand Wagoneer coming its a pretty exciting time for full size suv's. I was worried these days were coming to an end.

[Ruperts Trooper]

I am sure the X7 will rival the rover in luxury amenities, but will it have the same off-road capabilities? Adjustable suspension? Will it be as versatile?

Air-adjustable suspension, of course as that's available on X5 - but the same off-road capability, no as Range Rover will defend that to the death even though it's largely irrelevant in the ultra-luxury sector.

The phrase at Solihull is "bring it on".

[CarFreak77]

X7 (bigger than X5) will be a hog. And nobody screams here it's too big for European roads???