BMW X7 M60i Mixes V8 Muscle With Refined Seven Seat Comfort

The BMW X7 M60i stakes its claim as Munich’s ultimate family haulier, placing a thunderous V8 under a handsome body yet keeping room for seven adults and their luggage. Sitting above the six-cylinder xDrive40i and beneath the wilder Alpina edition, it showcases how far BMW can push performance without compromising day-to-day civility.

Walk up to the M60i and the message is immediate: an illuminated kidney grille, gaping air intakes and quad tailpipes announce intent, while standard 21-inch alloys (with optional 23-inch items) fill the arches. Subtle aerodynamic surfacing smooths airflow over the vast flanks, and contrasting gloss-black trim hints at its M-bred hardware without tipping into garishness.

Under the bonnet lies a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, delivering 523 bhp and 553 lb ft through an eight-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive. Launch control fires this three-row leviathan to 62 mph in roughly 4.7 seconds, yet the powertrain settles into a subdued burble when cruising, helped by cylinder deactivation and intelligent mapping that trim fuel use when the load lightens.

Air suspension with adaptive dampers glides over patched asphalt, then firms when cornering forces build, working with rear-wheel steering and an M Sport differential to keep body roll in check. The result is uncanny composure: the X7 turns keenly, delivers precise steering feedback, and never feels cumbersome, even along a narrow B-road.

Cabin quality is suitably elevated. A sweeping Curved Display merges a 12.3-inch digital cluster with a 14.9-inch infotainment screen running BMW Operating System 8, while ambient lighting briefly flashes an M logo on start-up. Heated, ventilated and massaging seats are available, the second row can be optioned as individual captain’s chairs, and a split tailgate with air-suspension lowering makes loading straightforward. Factor in USB-C ports for every row, a wireless charging pad and cooled cup-holders, and the X7 M60i emerges as a rare blend of pace, poise and practicality—an SUV that behaves like a grand-touring saloon yet carries the whole household with ease.