BMW X7 Diesel Gets M Power; Launched At Rs 1.63 Crore

• M variant features M Sport steering wheel, brake calipers, exhaust system, and interior M branding.

• It will compete with the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q8, and the upcoming Mercedes GLS range.

The bonkers M50d is the latest addition to BMW’s X7 range in India, which also consists of the 30d DPE, 30d DPE Signature, and the 40i M Sport. While the 30d variants are assembled in India, the M50d will be brought in as a CBU, priced at Rs 1.63 crore, like the 40i M Sport. Here’s where the M50d slots in the X7 range: 

Like all M models, the BMW SUV will feature M Sport exclusives such as brakes with blue calipers and exhaust system. It also features sportier bumpers and a rear diffuser. The SUV now stands on redesigned 22-inch M-branded alloy wheels that do look the part. 

More M Sport additions can be seen inside in the form of an updated steering wheel and leather upholstery. 

Being the top-spec variant, BMW has loaded the M50d to the gills with goodies such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and gesture controls, a three-part panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, laser LED headlights, soft-close doors, reclining seats for all three rows, a 5-zone climate control, and a Bowers and Wilkins sound system. If that’s not enough, the car can be customised with additional extras with BMW Individual.

This beast is powered by a 3.0-litre quad turbocharged diesel engine, dishing out 400PS and 760Nm, a full 135PS and 140Nm more than the standard variant! This SUV is no slouch, covering 0-100kmph run in just 5.4 seconds. The M50d drives all four wheels thanks to BMW’s xDrive system through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car gets a limited top speed of 250kmph.

BMW’s latest addition to X7 line-up will have an exciting rivalry with the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLS range which will launch on June 17. It will also take on the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, and Audi Q8.