The 2019 BMW X7 is everything a big SUV ought to be — spacious, and full of modern technology and style. This week, the luxury X7 took a run at our reigning reviews champ, the 2020 Kia Telluride. And although it couldn’t see it through to a victory (landing instead at No. 4 on our list), you definitely shouldn’t count it out if you’re in the market for a three-row SUV.
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Cars.com reviewer Brian Wong said that while the X7 may be late to the large-SUV game, it’s got plenty to offer in terms of options — notably its semi-autonomous driving system that helps ease your gridlock fatigue.
“As someone who deals with traffic on a regular basis living in Los Angeles, Extended Traffic Jam Assistant piqued my interest,” Wong writes. “The system works in traffic on the highway at speeds under 37 mph, using a camera in the instrument panel to make sure the driver is watching the road. As long as you don’t look away, the X7 will basically pilot itself; there’s no need to put your hands on the steering wheel.”
It’s not just about the safety and tech in this SUV, however. Wong said it also has a classy interior with luxe leather options that extend all the way back to the roomy third row, an oft-neglected aspect in most SUVs but not the X7.
What else does the 2019 BMW X7 bring to the party? Check out the full review via the link below.
In videos this week, our First Drive of the 2020 Ford Explorer takes the top spot. It’s followed by the American-Made Index — the reveal of the top 10 most American cars of 2019. At No. 3 is our First Drive of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, and at No. 4 is our mud-filled review of the 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. Rounding out the list is our drag-strip test of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
Here are the top five reviews and videos of the week:
Top 5 Reviews
1. 2020 Kia Telluride Review: The New Big SUV Benchmark
2. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review: More Efficient, Less Useful
3. 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: All-Around Greatness
4. 2019 BMW X7 Review: Late to the Party, Bringing Caviar
5. 2019 Mazda CX-5 Review: Posh and Poised, But Tech Needs Tuning
Top 5 Videos
1. 2020 Ford Explorer: First Drive
2. 2019 American-Made Index
3. 2020 Hyundai Palisade: First Drive
4. 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Review
5. 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Drag-Strip Tested
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