BMW Concept X7 iPerformance. The BMW with the biggest kidneys in history

Look at that front. The double kidney – the ultimate symbol for identifying a BMW on the road – takes on epic dimensions. It has to be the biggest double kidney ever to “grace” the front of a BMW. And not only is the double kidney gigantic, the Concept X7 iPerformance must be the bulkiest BMW ever.

As it did with the Z4 Concept and Concept 8 Series – also present in Frankfurt – the Concept X7 iPerformance pretty much anticipates what to expect from the BMW X7. This will be positioned above the X5, standing out for the presence of three rows of seats. The concept present in the show showed six seats, but it is to be expected that the production car will also come with seven.

To integrate the third row of seats the Concept X7 iPerformance had to grow compared to the X5. It is over 113 mm (5.02 m) in length, 82 mm (2.02 m) in width and 37 mm (1.8 m) in height. Also the wheelbase is 76 mm longer reaching 3.01 m.

The future rival of the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Range Rover presented itself in Frankfurt with the iPerformance designation, which indicates the use of a hybrid engine. According to the responsible of the brand, the objective is to double the electric autonomy compared to the current hybrid proposals of the brand.

The Concept introduces BMW Sports Activity Vehicle DNA into the luxury segment. BMW's new design language employs just a few, extremely precise lines and subtle surface shaping to raise the bar in terms of presence and prestige. The BMW Concept X7 iPerformance has a luxurious and sophisticated feel, thanks to its discreet use of incredibly precise shapes and details.

Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design.

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The Concept X7 iPerformance (future X7) and the Concept 8 Series (future 8 Series) are additions to the luxury segment by BMW, where the current 7 Series and i8 are integrated. The brand's strategy involves reinforcing its presence in this segment, growing not only in sales but also in profits.

To match the most elitist intentions for these models, BMW wants to create some distance from the others, looking for a more demanding and specific type of customer. And one of the steps taken was even the use of a revised brand logo, which will appear on these models in a new black and white version and with “Bayerische Motoren Werke” written in full. How the brand refers:

BMW's flagship models embody a new understanding of luxury – one that brings together an emotion defined by inspiring aesthetics and the joy of driving with the experience of freedom and self-determined individuality.