2023 BMW X7 review: xDrive40d | Updated 7-seat luxury SUV lays down gauntlet to Mercedes-Benz GLS

The 2023 BMW X7 is out to reset the benchmark for upper-large SUVs with a midlife facelift that’s looking to put the Mercedes-Benz GLS in its rearview mirror... but then there’s also the new-generation Range Rover starting to make its presence felt. Either way, the facelifted X7 stands out from the crowd. And if you didn’t like the look of the pre-facelift model, then look away because the new version takes its divisiveness to the next level with a fresh split-headlight design. But styling is subjective, so in this expert review, CarsGuide Managing Editor Tim Nicholson spends a week with the X7’s entry-level xDrive40d variant to see not only if the turbo-diesel is the best engine option, but also whether it’s the luxury seven-seater you should buy. #BMW #X7 #Review -- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Design 01:59 Pricing and features 03:47 Practicality 09:24 Under the bonnet 10:23 Efficiency 10:53 Driving 14:11 Safety 14:34 Ownershi