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BMW X7 Estate xDrive40i MHT Excellence 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	Excellence
Price	£89,480
Engine Power - BHP	381
Acceleration	5.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	29.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	218
Length	5181 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	1835 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2415 kg

Driver Convenience

2 rear USB-C ports
Attentiveness assist
Automatic start/stop function
Automatic tailgate operation
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Drive recorder
BMW gesture control
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Condition based service
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Integral active steering
Integrated owner's handbook
Live Cockpit Professional with head up display including 12.3" instrument cluster and 14.9" central display
Parking assistant pro including reversing assistant, PDC, lateral parking aid, reversing assist camera, parking drive off monitoring
Speed limiter

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
8 speed automatic with steptronic transmission including automatic hold function and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
Drive experience switch with comfort mode + ECO PRO + sport mode
Permanent all wheel drive

Entertainment

2x Front USB (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A)
DAB radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
Adaptive air flap control bars in high gloss black
Air breather and door claddings in high gloss chrome
Aluminium roof rails
Aluminium Running Board
Body colour mirror housing
Body coloured wheel arches
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Electrically adjustable and heated aspheric folding side mirrors with auto dimming, electric fold in function, automatic parking function
Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper painted pearl chrome
Follow me home headlight function
Frameless interior mirror
Front and rear electric windows
Front ornamental grille struts in chrome high gloss
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
High beam assist
High gloss black finish B and C pillars
Integrated turn indicators
Kidney grille iconic glow
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED third brake light in rear spoiler
Mirror frame in high gloss black
Mirror triangle with mirror base in high gloss black
One piece front ornamental grille frame in pearl gloss chrome
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
Rear side wing doors
Side window graphic in satinated aluminium
Sump guard front and rear painted in silver
Trailer stabilisation logic
Window guide rail high gloss black

Interior Features

12V - Power sockets with 2x centre console and 1x luggage compartment
2 seat bench in 3rd row
2x cupholders in front, rear centre armrest and two in third row seats
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke sports multi function steering wheel
40:20:40 split folding rear seats with backrest
BMW front and rear door entry sills with illuminated
Compartment in front of cupholder
Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket holder
Electric memory seat adjustment and memory function for driver and front passenger
Electrical steering column with adjustable height and length with activation and control on the steering column
Electrically adjustable front comfort seats
Front and rear colour co-ordinated with all standard carpet colours
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Front seat back pockets
Grab handles
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable rear headrests
Lockable glove compartment
Nano filter
Single front passenger seat
Soft close doors
Storage tray and compartment with lid in centre console
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Additional storage compartment pack - X7
Ambient light interior pack - X7
Connected Package Professional - X7
Interior lighting pack - X7
Luggage compartment pack - X7

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, front and outer rear seats
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Active protection
Airbag - Front driver and passenger, side airbags and Head airbags
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
BMW emergency call
Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats in 2nd row and both seats in 3rd row includes top tether
Comfort cushion seats for outer seats in 2nd row
Crash sensor inclu activation of airbags, interior light, safety battery terminal clamp, hazard warn flasher, unlock doors, deactivation of fuel pump
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Hill descent control
Integrated braking system
Manual child lock in rear doors
PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Tyre pressure sensors
Variable torque distribution
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm
Central locking including 2 vehicle keys with integrated emergency key
Comfort access system
Engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Galvanic embellisher for controls

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.159
HC	0.016
NOx	0.005
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	218
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	240
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	218
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	292
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	199

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	28.5
WLTP - MPG - High	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	21.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	32.1

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.8
Engine Power - BHP	381
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	540
Engine Torque - RPM	1850
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/45 R21
Tyre Size Rear	285/45 R21
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE - STYLE 753
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1835 mm
Length	5181 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm
Width	2000 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2218 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	83
Gross Vehicle Weight	3215 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2120 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Max. Loading Weight	800 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2415 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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