Everything is bigger in America, including German crossovers.
With three rows of seats, nearly as much cargo volume as an over-the-road truck and a curb weight exceeding two-and-a-half tons, the 2019
BMW X7 isn't just this automaker's largest vehicle, it's a way for them to cater specifically to American motorists, who traditionally want more of everything.
Ralph Mahler, the man in charge of BMW's U.S. product planning and strategy said, "This car is designed for the U.S. market and you can see that in terms of size, you can see it also in terms of seating configuration." Like models from rival automakers, the X7 can accommodate up to seven people, though second-row captain's chairs are also offered in lieu of a traditional bench seat, which reduces the headcount to a still-commodious six.
"And also, what makes us really proud is, besides the size of this car, and it's the biggest we have basically in terms of volume, it still drives like a BMW," noted Mahler. "Now, I can only tell you because you are not able to drive it… [but] you don't feel the weight of the car, it is a true BMW as a luxury SAV (sports-activity vehicle)." We certainly look forward to testing this new crossover and finding out whether Mahler is exaggerating or whether the engineers in Munich have worked their magic once again to defy the laws of physics.
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