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Old 10-16-18 | 07:20 PM
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omg what the hell am I looking at. They really messed this up.

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Old 10-16-18 | 07:35 PM
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BMW is determined to make their cars look like Chinese knock offs.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
Old 10-16-18 | 08:23 PM
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it will still sell.

how huge is this thing? I can't find the measurements anywhere

nevermind. it's 198"
That's 12" short of a navigator.

I'd rather get a Lincoln Aviator at this size.

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Old 10-16-18 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sulu
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
lol!

That's one way to look at it.
Old 10-16-18 | 09:55 PM
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It'll drive better than pretty much anything in the class (full size/3 row/premium), the tech is excellent, and if you don't like the interior choices in the promo shots there are of course other combinations available.

I got an invitation to a private showing this coming Friday but unfortunately can't make it as we're at our lake place - I do hope to see it soon.
Old 10-16-18 | 10:29 PM
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What exactly is the point of this model?
Old 10-16-18 | 11:12 PM
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What exactly is the point of this model?
So that BMW has something to compete with the Mercedes GLS, in other words $$$.
Old 10-16-18 | 11:43 PM
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The rather obvious point is a proper and usable 3rd row for the first time in a BMW.

My 2018 X5 has the optional 3rd row/air suspension, but it isn't a 3rd row you'd want to be in as an adult or for any material time/distance.

The X7 is built to compete with the GLS. We strongly considered the V8 GLS. The AMG GLS aside, as that's quite spectacular, the X7 is going to have the beat on driving dynamics and technology.
Old 10-17-18 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by pman6
it will still sell.

how huge is this thing? I can't find the measurements anywhere

nevermind. it's 198"
That's 12" short of a navigator.

I'd rather get a Lincoln Aviator at this size.
Nope, 203.3". It's HUGE. Longer than a GLS. Inch and a half shorter than a Sequoia.
Old 10-17-18 | 09:25 AM
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Dang, no dice. Something stylistically is not right with the rear overhang. If it's a photochop rendering then ok, the artist speculated. Seems to be following in the footsteps of the F series cars.

The original X5 wasn't bad, my cousin ordered a stick version. The next generation seemed to be an improvement, and I always digged the 325's in the rear, how could anyone not get a zsp? The replacement looks like a muscular CR-V, with less cargo space, and now this?

p.s. all is not lost, there's always the new A8 and upcoming S classes to restore our faith in car mfg.
Old 10-17-18 | 09:37 AM
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This is one funny looking car. The front grille reminds me of the Pokémon Bidoof.
Old 10-17-18 | 09:46 AM
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Side profile screams GLS. Looks good though for what it is. Will probably compete very well against it's competition (GLS, Navigator, etc.) Probably the most high tech/modern offering in the segment now.
Old 10-17-18 | 11:11 AM
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Really ugly, but since it is a SUV it will be bought in droves.
Old 10-17-18 | 11:31 AM
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Lincoln Aviator far sexier and 7 seater not 6 like this one
Old 10-17-18 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
Lincoln Aviator far sexier and 7 seater not 6 like this one
From Car and Driver:

Like the Benz, the BMW seats seven occupants with a standard three-place second-row bench and a two-place third row. Unlike in the GLS-class, though, there is an option for second-row captain's chairs that reduce seating capacity to six—and the X7's individual chairs are quite sumptuous, with power adjustments and plush headrest cushions.
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