 What is up you guys? Welcome back to another one. If you are new to the channel, I am Gold Pony and I do new car truck SUV reviews on YouTube and today we are in the brand new 2024 BMW X7 courtesy of Apple BMW in York PA for more information on their inventory. Please feel free to check out the link in the description box below. And so we are in this one today because it has a twin power turbo V8 obviously. Not only that, the second I got in this one, I was kind of surprised at how much awesome tech I was looking at. We'll get more into that in the video, but ultimately the question I want to lend to you guys, put it in the comments section at the end of this video. Let me know this or the Mercedes-Benz GLS, but ultimately in this video we will be testing out and going over everything about this one from acceleration to braking, steering for a ride quality sound system exhaust clip, all that fun stuff. So having said all of that, what do you guys say? Let's just go ahead and jump right into it. And as always, let's start with pricing. So MSRP for the 2024 X7 M60i will start at $108,700. Price as tested in the one that I was driving in this video goes for $124,335. But when it comes to the power plant, that is going to be powered by a 4.4 liter twin power turbocharged V8 putting out 523 horsepower at 5500 RPM, 553 pound-feet of torque coming in at 1800 RPM. That power being sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters and launch control. Zero to 60 time is going to come in at approximately 4.5 seconds. Top speed, 155 miles per hour with MPG numbers coming in at 16 in the city, 21 on the highway taking premium, unleaded fuel. And so before we segue over into the acceleration test here, I wanted to mention to you guys there are some drive modes. There's EcoPro, Comfort and Sport adjusting things like the shift points, a throttle response and the steering sensitivity as well as some suspension settings actually as well. So before we do this acceleration test, I did want to mention one thing for the first 300 miles on the X7 M60i. Acceleration is essentially limited. It kind of limits your RPM so you can't go high up in the RPM band. So keep that in mind during this acceleration, it was still plenty quick, but not as quick as it otherwise would have been if we were past that 300 mile mark. But anyways, all right, this looks like a good straightaway here in 3, 2, 1, go! We're in sport mode. That's sound. It's fun. That is fun. Definitely not going to have any issues emerging onto the highway. I cannot wait for the exhaust clip later in this video because it's sport mode. I can instantly tell the exhaust valves are opened up. So this is going to be a heck of an exhaust clip, which is odd because we're in an SUV, but still it should be fun. But anyways, to go along with that acceleration as always, braking is equally important. So when it comes to the braking setup of this one, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes do come standard. M Sport brakes also coming standard with that M logo found on those blue cowpers. Definitely pretty cool there. So as far as braking feel goes, since there's nobody behind us here, let's... Yeah, that's great. Honestly, I was a little bit worried for a little bit because this is an SUV and sometimes with SUVs you don't have the firmest braking feel. It's a little bit soft, but honestly, in a car like the X7, since we have an M version at least, the braking is definitely on the firmer side of things. It instantly brings it to a stop. So 100% not going to have any issues there. But then touching on suspension and handling. Up front you're going to get a double wishbone type front suspension. In the back, lightweight, multi-link integral rear suspension, but also rear active steering. I wanted to mention that to you guys. That's something I typically see on like a Maybach or an S-class. So that was pretty cool. It's going to assist you with doing U-turns and things like that, but also my favorite, a two-axle, self-leveling air suspension. So this is going to be adjusted based on the drive mode that you put in, but there is also a manually adjustable toggle switch that you can use to raise and lower it. And we'll get more into that later because there's actually other ways you can raise and lower that suspension for different purposes as well. So as far as ride quality goes, honestly, that's what first surprised me about this thing. I could tell instantly when I started driving the X7. This was an extremely smooth ride quality, which I didn't quite expect, because this is more of a performance-oriented SUV. So I knew it was going to be fast, I knew it was going to be fun, but I didn't know it was going to be super comfortable as well in terms of ride quality. So that was one of the first things that impressed me. So ride quality is 100% on point. As far as cabin noise goes, we're going 40 miles per hour right now. There is literally nothing. Really the only interior kind of cabin noise that you get is that beautiful exhaust note, which is kind of amplified when you put it in sport driving mode, but then when you put it back in comfort or the Eco Pro mode, it's almost gone. So honestly, cabin noise is very much so on the luxurious side of things as expected in a $125,000 SUV, of course. But as far as steering feel goes, one thing I always say with BMW is the 10 and 2 grips are absolutely mammoth. So I want to mention that first. I love the grips on this thing, definitely on the thicker side of things, which personally, for me, gives me that better feeling of being in control of this thing. But the steering feel is definitely adjustable, dependent upon the drive mode that you put in it. So if I put it in comfort, it still kind of tends to lean on the heavier side of things, but it's definitely looser than if I were to put it in sport driving mode and it instantly firms up that steering feel. It's a much heavier weight to the steering. So definitely a fan of the steering feel in the sport driving mode, but quite honestly, even in comfort, it is not bad at all. So huge fan of the steering feel in this thing. But then touching on visibility, I can see 100% perfectly fine out the back. And honestly, due to the shape of the X7, you really shouldn't have any issues with rear visibility. So that is definitely perfectly fine. And since we have that third row down, it's really excellent, honestly. If you're not using the third row, it's 100% perfectly fine. I'll have to see what the third row looks like a little bit later in the video, but looks great to me. Also, rain-sitzing windshield wipers does come standard, of course, for the X7, meaning whenever the BMW detects an account on Mr. Rainfall, it's going to automatically turn on this windshield wipers for you. So just one last thing you've got to worry about, kind of like automatic headlights. And lastly, I want to touch on for visibility a little bit here. I am looking at a head-up display. It is super bright. It is super wide. It is colorful as well. And it is projecting my speed, speed limit. And of course, it's going to project safety features upon my windshield as well. So better helps to keep your eyes on the road. So that about rounds out the performance segment of this review, guys. Let's now go ahead and take a look at the exterior of our brand new 2024 BMW X7. All right, so here she is, you guys. The new 2024 BMW X7 M60i. So let's go ahead and start with where this one is made. Taking a look at the VIN first character is the number five, indicating that the X7 is built and assembled here in the U.S. At least for U.S. customers, I should say. But let's go ahead and start up front. Full LED headlights do come standard with LED daytime running lights. Do you get the automatic feature with that? Meaning when it starts to get dark at night, headlights will turn on automatically for you there. Also, automatic high beams. So if you have your high beams on at night and it senses a vehicle coming in the opposite direction, it's going to automatically dim them back to low beams then when that vehicle is gone, it's going to automatically bounce it back up to high beams then for you. Headlights are going to be located below the daytime running lights, by the way. It's kind of the new trendy thing to do for automakers. So I did want to emphasize that. But my very favorite part on the exterior of this particular X7 that we have on this one is we do have the optional crystal headlights. They go for $2,100. But if you look at kind of the LED daytime running lights, it's really the daytime running lights. But if you look at them, they really do look like crystals within the housings of those headlights. So definitely a very cool look. And again, $2,100 if you wanted that. But massive air intakes in the bottom corners there that definitely looks good and they're functional, of course. And front and center you will find that active kidney front grille. Meaning it is going to open and close the shutters dependent upon the engine cooling that is needed at any given time. But it is actually also illuminated with the M logo found in the kind of upper portion there as well. So that about rounds out the front end of the X7. Let's now go ahead and make our way to the side. And so starting up top, gloss black roof rails coming standard. Gloss black windows surrounds rear privacy glass. Gloss black accenting found at the bottom portion of those doors as well. Taking a look at the side mirrors, there are gloss packed power adjustable side mirrors. They will be heated with LED integrated turd signals and of course they are power folding as well as expected at this price point. Take a look at the wheel setup, 22 inch M double five spoke light alloy wheels coming standard. But I will say there are 21 and 23 inch alloys available. A little more customization or personalization if you wanted to go that route. But all different wheel setups coming standard with run flat tires. So a little bit of peace of mind there as well. But now let's go ahead and make our way to the back. All the way to the top body colored shark fin antenna rear spoiler with an integrated brake light just below that rear window wiper LED active taillights and I loved design to these taillights. Definitely put a lot of attention to detail in these rear taillights here. So I was a big fan. Of course you can find gloss black accents in the back as well to tie together with everything else on the exterior. There is a trailer hitch available for $600. We have that option so I wouldn't mention that. And just below it all integrated dual exhaust outlets with quad tips. I love how they're integrated into the rear bumper. I always say that. But having said that I do believe you guys know what we have to do next. As always here is that exhaust clip. And so now since we are around to the back of the X7 there are several different ways to go ahead and open that rear tailgate. There is a button on the key five of course but ultimately there's a power tailgate for both upper and lower portions of that tailgate. And yes there are two portions of that tailgate. It doesn't all open up. It also folds down as well. But my favorite part was there was actually a button on the tailgate where you can lower the rear of the X7 to make for easier loading access. So if you perhaps are a little shorter of an individual this is definitely going to help you out big time. But ultimately it's going to help everyone out because it is going to help you load groceries or perhaps heavy items that you want to put back there as well. You don't have to lift it as high. So I was actually a big fan of that. But anyways once opened up cargo capacity comes in at 48.6 cubic feet. If that was not enough space of course the rear seats do fold down with the total capacity of 90.4 cubic feet which is actually a good bed. That's more than a non-luxury SUVs. I guess you could say like the Palisade, the Pilot, the Highlander things like that. So just slightly more. So that was pretty cool. LED cargo lighting can be found back there. I love all the carpeted finish in the back as well. It's very high-end buttons to fold down. The rear seats can be found in that cargo area as well. You do have a 12-volt power outlet. And if you were to lift up underneath in that cargo floor you will find some in-floor storage then as well. So then making your way up to the third row legroom 33.3 inches which is actually decent for a third row legroom. For reference I'm even six feet tall. This is how much space I have back there. First thing I noticed though is there was kind of like these indentations for where your knees would be in that third row. So it actually made for an acceptable third row legroom for my six foot self believe it or not. So rear ventilation does come standard for all three rows. I love that. Five-zone climate control goes for $800 if you wanted that. That was pretty cool because there's actually a little climate control section found on the roof for the third row passengers specifically so they can set their own temperatures. But that was pretty darn cool. But also for those third row passengers of course they got rear cupholders. There's some ambient lighting for the third row as well. And they have their own third row power moon roof. That is something you hardly ever see. Love that. But now let's go ahead and make our way up to the second row legroom that comes in at 37.6 inches. For reference I mean even six feet tall. This is how much space I had back there. Of course my very favorite part of the second row seats is the fluffy pillows that acted as headrest for their second row passengers. They probably literally could take a nap in that second row. The second row headrests are more comfortable than the first row headrest. Not that the first row was bad but second row incredibly comfortable pillows there. Power adjustable rear sunshades do come standard. You also have second row captain's chairs for $850 if you wanted to go that route. Heated second row seats are available. USB charging ports of course. Cupholders are going to be found on the floor. And there are some additional USB charging ports on the backside of the front seats then actually as well. They're kind of hidden so I like that. But they make our way up to the front seats. Merino leather finish with several different color options. So I liked that. Power adjustable front seats with powered lumbar of course. Heated and ventilated front seats. Multi contour front seats. I always like those. And of course memory settings do come standard as well. But overall seating was 100% super comfortable in my test drive that I had in this one. So absolutely BMW crushed it with the seat comfort here. They take a look at the steering wheel. It is tilt and telescoping. It is power adjustable by the way. So that was pretty nice. Leather wrapped. You got the M logo at the bottom. And it is going to be heated then as well. But then making our way to the startup. Let me start by showing you guys the key. This is kind of a different key. I like it. So of course lock and unlock. You got the button to pop the rear tailgate there. There is a remote start that comes standard. But it ultimately is all keyless entry with a push button start. So all I'm going to do here is simply put my front of the brake. And press that engine start button. And so once started up. 12.3 inch digital gauge cluster does come standard. Speed ommeters on your left. Tack ommeters on your right. And it does change the gauge cluster that is. It does change depending upon the drive that you put it in. Pretty substantially actually. Sport mode gives you a much sportier look to the gauges. And I actually just like I like the normal mode because I think that had the tan color that looks the best. And not only that there's that head up display that also changes depending upon the drive mode that you put it in. So that's like your second pair of gauges on the windshield. But I definitely like both setups there. But then make our way to overall interior quality. A panoramic sunroof does come standard. Alcantara headliner also coming standard. But we actually have the executive package which goes for $2,100. It gives you several things. But one of those things being a sky lounge LED roof. So at night that is going to kind of illuminate slightly in the ambient lighting color that you choose. So I thought that was pretty cool. Universal garage door opener does come standard. Also illuminated aluminum door sills. Say that five times fast. I like those. Illuminated embadging found above the glove box. That was super unique. I've never seen that in a BMW before. But that's going to just depend upon the ambient lighting color that you use as well. By the way multicolor ambient lighting does come standard. The ambient lighting was amazing by the way. There was actually hidden ambient lighting kind of within the speaker covers as well. So behind the aluminum speaker covers you had the ambient lighting there too. So that was really really cool. I've never seen that before. Several wood trim options available. You got heated and cooled cup holders. You got glass controls. Glass controls by the way that's an option for $650. But I love that as well. It matches our crystal headlights. So definitely interior quality was just about the best you can get. It was wonderful. I don't think anything can top that quite honestly. So big fan. So then making our way to the infotainment screen here you are looking at a 14.9 inch color touchscreen display. Bluetooth and audio streaming coming standard Android Auto Apple CarPlay factory navigation system as well. By the way I did say it was touchscreen but there is a circular dial and buttons you can also control it that way. And it's voice activated of course as well. You can check out your drive modes up there. There's gesture control where you can turn up and down the radio with your finger and a couple of other gestures as well. Ambient lighting settings of course and your radio information. Get ready for this one you guys. 16 speaker Harman Kardon sound system does come standard which honestly that sounds amazing. But we actually had the optional 20 speaker Bowers and Wilkins Diamond surround sound system that goes for 3400 bucks that gives you 1500 watts. That's a heck of a lot of wattage. Most car systems come with like 220 to 300 watts or 400 but 1500. Yeah that's what this one gives you. And we did have that Bowers and Wilkins sound system with us in this video. So having said that I do believe you guys know what we have to do next. I am going to turn on the radio and let's test out this Bowers and Wilkins sound system that we had in this one. All right that sound system was absolutely insane tone of bass. Plenty of clarity. And I've said this about Bowers and Wilkins before. They are one of my favorite sound systems without a doubt. They absolutely crush it involved though. They crush it in BMW. They have aluminum speaker covers. Behind the speaker covers you got freaking colorful ambient lighting where you could pick the colors. Like this is an insane setup for a sound system in any vehicle that let alone the BMW X7. So that was wonderful. Bowers and Wilkins you did a wonderful job. It's a blast thing I wanted to mention to you guys on the infotainment screen is when you do put the X7 in reverse you will find a rear view camera but not just that. A 360-degree monitor with multiple angles as well which is always going to lead us into safety. So front side side current airbags do come standard. In the back you're going to have latch aka lower anchors to tethers for children for the rear car seats. Rear child door locks, temperature monitoring system but also coming standard parking assistant, parking sensors, frontal collision warning, lane departure warning, speed limit recognition then as well. So ultimately when it comes to my final thoughts here the X7 excellent tech great interior quality really it's brilliant interior quality. Very smooth ride as well. I love the adjustable air suspension not just for the on-road modes but also for unloading and loading the cargo area. I thought that was amazing. Love the glass controls, love the crystal headlights really the only thing I could think of in terms of constructive criticism is that this thing is dang expensive so 125 thousand dollars basically that is a it's a good bit of money but honestly if you're looking into the X7 maybe it doesn't matter all that much to you but it is definitely a very nice SUV. 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