BMW’s next electric SUV will not only be bigger. The iX7 will be at the top of the brand’s EV lineup when it launches in 2027, bringing a more luxurious option to the mix.
BMW takes a step forward with the iX7, its first 3-row luxury electric vehicle
After the new X5 and iX5, the X7, BMW’s largest SUV, is due for a Neue Klasse overhaul. BMW said the second generation of the X7 will arrive in 2027, including the first all-electric version, the iX7.
Ahead of its upcoming debut, camouflaged prototypes have been spotted testing, revealing some design changes.
Although it won’t fully adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse design like the iX3, the three-row SUV appears to feature a slimmer, more upright kidney grille instead of BMW’s traditional wide grille.
The iX7 also swaps conventional door handles for small handles on the vehicle pillar. It also retains split headlights instead of the updated Neue Klasse-style headlights on the iX3 (shown below right).
While BMW has not yet revealed details, a reddit A user who claims to work at the BMW factory in South Carolina and has seen the second-generation X7 shared some new details.
Like the X5 and iX5, the new X7 and iX7 will retain a more traditional design rather than being completely Neue Klasse, including the Kidney grille. The user also said that BMW is doing away with the split tailgate, as it did with the new X5, in favor of a standard one-piece tailgate.
Inside, the dashboard and center console are similar to those of the new X5, but with upgraded technology and features from the new 7 Series sedan.
BMW said the new 7 Series sedan “takes the lead when it comes to introducing Neue Klasse technologies into existing models.”
Optional features will reportedly include the upgraded 31.3″ BMW 8K Cinema Screen for rear passengers and a 14.6″ BMW Passenger Screen. It will also have optional touchscreen panels on the rear doors, the user said.
While most of the claims make sense, we’ll have to wait for BMW to officially confirm it. The new X7 and iX7 are expected to debut in mid-2027.
Like the iX5 60 xDrive, the three-row iX7 is expected to use a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain. The iX5’s AWD configuration offers a combined 578 hp (425 kW) and 593 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to reach 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
The iX5 uses a massive 144 kWh battery, which BMW claims offers up to 435 miles of range. It will also use an 800V electrical system for fast charging.
BMW demonstrated how fast it can charge during a media event in Southern California earlier this month, where the iX5 60 xDrive reached a peak of 464 kW. With a maximum charge of up to 460 kW, the iX5 60 xDrive can add up to 170 miles of range in 10 minutes, BMW says.
The new X7 and iX7 are expected to enter production at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in late 2027, joining the new iX5.
Source: Reddit, BMW Blog
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