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Even though BMW is one of the first manufacturers to release a true sporty utility vehicle, they have been left behind by some of their rivals. All of their high-end models offer a maximum of five seats, but manufacturers like Audi and more recently Bentley have proven than seven-seat crossovers do sell. In order to compete with those, the 2018 BMW X7 is going to be released shortly. As its name suggests, the car will be slotted right above the X6, and it is expected to be sold as the crossover version of the 7 Series.

All-new Design

Well, the 2018 BMW X7 should be quite similar to most of their current range of cars. Like with any other BMW, the X7 will borrow design cues in order to fit better in their car roster. Our best bet would go on a crossover that will boast a similar front end to the new 7 Series. However, expect it to have a very similar back end to the upcoming X5. From the profile, the X7 will definitely look a bit longer than its siblings, but the proportions should still make it seem like a sporty crossover. A subtle rear spoiler and even flared wheel-arches on the higher end models should be possible.

The platform

Like BMW’s most other new cars, the upcoming X7 is going to make use of the same CLAR modular architecture. This will make heavy use of aluminum, carbon fiber, and some high strength steel. The result should be a car not that much heavier than the X5 or the X6. However, the X7 will offer a longer wheelbase; it is expected to be slightly wider, and it should provide superior performance in pretty much every way. So far the actual details of the car are still unknown.

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