Reports coming out of Spain detail what is expected to be the BMW X7, a luxurious 7-seater crossover flagship to cap off the high end of the BMW lineup.
As reported by Motor.es, the X7 is a range-topper being developed to share a platform and many parts with an upcoming Rolls Royce SUV. Known internally as the “F17,” the X7 will ride on the modular HPLC architecture formerly known as 35up that shall soon underpin all rear-wheel-drive BMWs from the 3-Series on up.
The upcoming 7-Series will see the first use of this platform, using plenty of aluminum, magnesium and carbon reinforced CFRP plastic, expected to lower curb weight by 529 lbs. Much of the suspension will be cribbed from the X5 and X6, with the possibility of a rear-wheel-drive only version.
Engines will likely include a TwinPower turbo six, gasoline and diesel V8s, and a V12.. It will also boast the most luxuriant interior of any BMW.
BMW is aiming to steal competition from the Range Rover, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. The next X7 will be launched in 2017 or 2018 with a starting price tag of 130,00o euros ($141,000).
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