BMW provided a preview of the upcoming X7 with the showing of the Concept X7 iPerformance at the 2017
International Motor Show in
Frankfurt. Production of the X7 started in 2018 at the
BMW US Manufacturing Company plant in
Greer, South Carolina. The X7 is built on the same
BMW CLAR platform as the
G05 X5, however the X7 is taller and wider plus it has been stretched for increased cargo space and third row seating which is standard and more spacious for adults (the X5's third row seating, which is optional, is mainly for children). In contrast to the X5, it is not available with rear-wheel drive, instead using an all-wheel drive (
xDrive) drivetrain for all models. In Europe, diesel and petrol engines are available, while the choice is limited to inline-6 and V8 petrol engines in the United States. The G07 features a
self-levelling air suspension system, with a
double-wishbone front suspension and
multi-link rear suspension. It can be raised or lowered by and will automatically lower the car by at speeds of over . The boot capacity is rated at , and with the seats folded down. All petrol and diesel models feature
engine particulate filters and meet the
Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard. The xDrive50i model is available outside the European markets, while the European markets will get the M50i models. In July 2019, a
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