James Kon
QAF Auto, the official distributor of BMW vehicles in Brunei yesterday launched the new BMW X7, the most successful BMW model in the luxury class that combined exclusivity, dynamic excellence, luxuriant spaciousness and versatility.
The new model possesses a unique character profile which showcases the brand’s largest sports activity vehicle (SAV) which has been honed to significant effect thanks to extensive design refinements. Most notably is a visually impactful front end – plus a new M Sport package look, light-alloy wheels measuring up to 22 inches and the latest-generation iDrive control/operation system including BMW Curved Display and BMW Operating System 8. The new BMW X7 also comes with a further range of standard equipment and additional driver assistance systems.
QAF Auto General Manager Alisa Khoo said, “The BMW X7 embodies luxury in every aspect, as it evokes emotion and promises to deliver a unique experience. You’ll immediately feel its presence and be in awe of the generous levels of space and comfort. We’re confident that the BMW X7 will be the daily companion that our customers have been waiting for.” The new BMW X7 is produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the competence centre for BMW X models in South Carolina, United States.
Fuelled by its highly versatile skillset, the largest BMW X model convinces with both on-the-road elegance and off-road ability.
Extensive design modifications accentuate above all the visual exclusivity of the largest BMW X model. Its design underscores more clearly than ever the status of the new BMW X7 as one of the brand’s flagship models. The newly structured front end picks up on signature BMW design cues such as the twin headlights and BMW kidney grille. In their newly interpreted form, these features emphasise the car’s upright stance and reinforce its road presence.
Split headlight units are also making their debut in the new BMW X7. The horizontal LED light elements set higher up in the front end house the position light, daytime driving lights and turn signal indicators.
The LED units located below them for the low-beam and high-beam headlights give the impression of retreating into the background with their dark housing and deeply embedded position in the front apron which come to the fore when activated.
It boasts a wealth of innovations for the combustion process, gas exchange, valve control, injection and ignition system that enhance both performance and efficiency as shown in the latest-generation six-cylinder in-line engine which makes its debut in the new BMWx7 xDrive40i.
The output of the new engine is 47 horsepower (hp) up on the predecessor unit, at 380 hp, while peak torque rises by 70 newton metre (Nm) to 520 Nm – and can be boosted to as much 540 Nm. The engine partners with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission including shift paddles on the steering wheel and a Sprint function. Engine power is channelled to the road – or unsurfaced terrain via the intelligent all-wheel-drive system BMW xDrive.
The newly designed M Sport package shines an even brighter spotlight on the dynamic driving properties of the new BMW X7. M-specific design features for the exterior and interior also clearly emphasise the performance attributes of the new BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport. Another new addition to the range of exterior colours is sparkling copper grey metallic.
