No, it’s not the newest Apple phone. The Vision iNext is a crazy-looking concept car from BMW that promises to be all-electric. BMW has introduced the concept as a new direction for their “i line” of cars, such as the i3 and i8. This, however, is iNext, and it looks pretty funky. Needless to say, we’re interested in this odd car, but it may not see the light of day. Let’s talk about this cool-looking concept.
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Vision iNext: Next Big Thing?
BMW wants the iNext to go into production and be released to mass market by 2021. If it is launched then, it will be the first mass-market BMW with their long-range battery. It will also be the first BMW made with their new vehicle architecture. And, as you can tell from the concept car, that’s an odd architecture indeed.
The very sci-fi looking concept car is sure to change a bit between now and production. As you can see, it has no side mirrors. Instead, it sports side cameras. However, given regulations regarding vehicle safety in the US, it will almost certainly need to add mirrors to the sides. Additionally, the incredibly thin, blue headlights are likely to be made more visible and standardized to make the vehicle easier to see on the road at night.
Interior Design
The interior is exceedingly luxurious, with lush carpets and sleek finish everywhere around. Backseat displays are projected onto surfaces, so you can use everything from books to posters to back-stop the display. The front infotainment system is said to be controlled by smart gesture control, a la the iPhone X. The steering wheel and pedals are also retractable, as the vehicle is intended to have Level 3 self-driving autonomy.
While it’s still a good while before this car goes into production, it’s definitely striking. The futuristic design shows an eye toward what cars may look like in the upcoming decade. If self-driving, autonomous vehicles become plausible and commonplace, we can foresee some huge changes in the world of transportation. BMW’s concept car might seem far-fetched, but they plan to have it hit market by 2021. Can things change that much in 3 years? We’re excited to find out.
The upcoming model year is shaping up to be a big one for fans of pickup trucks. Luxury accoutrements are becoming more standard, prices are staying reasonable and competition is at an all-time high between the biggest manufacturers.
It’s worth looking into upgrading to a new vehicle this year for those reasons alone. If you’re still not convinced, maybe today’s list will sway you. Today, we’re looking at the ten best pickup trucks for the 2019 model year. These are the biggest, the toughest and the best!
Ten Best Pickup Trucks for the 2019 Model Year
Honda Ridgeline
While Honda’s truck may be lesser-known than some others on this list, it’s a solid pickup. It’s versatile, roomy and powerful, and is well worth your attention. The 2019 Ridgeline starts at $30,725, making it a mid-priced, mid-sized, full-value truck!
Nissan Titan
The Titan lives up to its name! A massive, rugged truck, the Titan’s 2018 model is still a fantastic value even as we move into 2019. If you’re a fan of Nissan’s quality and reliability, you can rest assured this mid-sized pickup follows suit. The Titan starts around $30,000, which is impressive given its 9,500 lb towing capacity and 390 horsepower. There’s a lot of truck here to love!
Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Now with a diesel engine option and a slick new look, the 2019 Silverado is a truck to watch. This year’s model is lighter while still being even bigger than the previous year’s. It’s longer, overall, too! That means there’s tons of leg-room for driver and passengers. The bed is huge, and the towing capacity doesn’t disappoint: this sucker can tow up to 14,000 lbs. The 2500HD starts at $37,500, and it’s worth every penny.
GMC Sierra
The 2019 Sierra 1500 is a mean machine. The price is on par with what you’d expect for a truck in this range: it starts at $33,500. It can tow up to 9,700 lbs, sports up to 420 horsepower and has a slick look to match. The interior is roomy, and the bed is as spacious as you’d like from a truck this size. While this year’s model isn’t a huge change from last year’s, the price isn’t so much higher that this is an issue. It’s still a luxurious yet rugged ride!
Ford Ranger
The 2019 Ford Ranger is a beast of a machine. Ford’s name carries some weight, and for good reason. You’ll probably notice that three of their trucks are on this list! The Ranger is a great midsize truck for those looking to get there in style while also hauling a load. This is the first new Ranger since 2011, so you know it’s going to be under some serious scrutiny! Interestingly, unlike its pre-revival predecessor, this is a larger, steel-body truck. The 2019 Ranger doesn’t have a set price tag yet, but we’d expect somewhere in the mid $30,000’s.
Chevy Colorado
The 2019 Chevy Colorado makes the list almost on the merit of its low price alone. This pickup starts at $20,500, making it one of the least expensive trucks on this list. It doesn’t sacrifice on size or power for that low price point, either! The Colorado tows 3,500 to 7,000 pounds, depending upon configuration and conditions. What’s more, it has solid gas mileage, getting 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway! That’s not too bad for a midsize truck.
Ford F-250
Ford’s second (but not last) entry on this list is the massive, heavy-duty F-250. If you’re looking to seriously haul some heavy stuff, this is a great option. With a seriously roomy cab and a massive bed, you’ll find yourself able to cart tons of things from job site to job site. If your friends ever need help moving, you can likely use an F-250 to take their entire furniture set to their new house. Okay, that last one is hyperbole, but you get the idea. The 2019 F-250 starts at $33,150 and can tow up to 13,000 pounds.
Jeep Wrangler Pickup
The distinct-looking and brand-new Wrangler Pickup is an interesting vehicle to watch for this model year. We likely won’t see this truck until early in 2019, but the combination of Jeep’s reliability with the size and power of a pickup is enough to pique our interest. There are no pricing details, but expect to hear more as 2019 grows closer.
RAM 1500
The storied RAM brand of trucks is a serious contender in any arguments about “best pickup.” The rock-solid brand doesn’t disappoint with its 2019 model, which can tow upwards of 8,000 pounds and starts at $31,695. It also boasts an impressive 390 horsepower! As a primary competitor of Ford’s, RAM does a good F-150 impersonation with this year’s entry.
Ford F-150
This is the truck you should be looking at in 2019. Ford’s reputation precedes them, and for good reason. The F-150 is a downright stellar vehicle, pickup truck or not. As you well know by now, the Limited F-150 has the Raptor V6 engine, making it the mightiest light pickup in the class. While we don’t have pricing or release info for the 2019 model yet, if you’re looking to pick up the Limited trim, it’s worth waiting to hear more about what Ford’s cooking up this year. We’re looking forward to being blown away.
Full disclosure: I love everything about Back to the Future. It’s heartwarming, hilarious and just altogether wonderful. That doesn’t excuse the DeLorean from its many faults, though. The DeLorean is stylish, to be sure. But it has some glaring design flaws that make it a mess to use as a normal vehicle. On the small-scale, it has a windshield-mounted antenna, so good luck picking up radio signals. More glaring, however, was the car’s weight-to-engine ratio. The DeLorean was heavy, partly as a result of its spotty build thanks to the inexperienced workers making it. Further, to cut costs, the engine was underpowered. This resulted in a very sluggish, unresponsive drive and a generally disappointing experience. Marty hitting 88 MPH in a DeLorean is honestly more unlikely than Doc Brown making a time machine.
After being bought by Chrysler in the late 80’s, the Eagle brand suffered a pretty serious identity crisis. Chrysler had to swap out the original, somewhat fuel-efficient AMC engine for contractual reasons. In its place, the company put a PRV 3.0 Liter V6. This engine is incredibly thirsty, guzzling gas in a way that makes no sense for a car this small. Further, the car suffers from sloppy braking, has a dash-mounted gear-shifter and is generally just bland and boring. While some cars on this list have a few fans, the Eagle Premier is not one of them.
Astonishingly produced from 1971 to 1977, the Chevy Vega was created in the midst of several worker’s strikes. And boy, does it show. It was rushed to market and underdeveloped, and several flaws were still present in the vehicle when it went to mass-market. These flaws would go on to be found by customers: the aluminum block engine, for instance, would overheat and warp. This would cause it to rattle, lose oil and generally perform unreliably. And really, your customers shouldn’t be finding such glaring flaws in your design after the car has been mass-produced.
The golden years of dude-bro jocks riding in oversized gas-guzzlers came between 2003-2009. You see, those were the years that the Hummer H2 was in production. The Hummer had militaristic design angle and got nine miles to the gallon. Yes, nine. If you think a car could be more out of touch with its era, you’re wrong. The H2 hit the scene right as America was going to war in the Middle East over oil. And it looked like a tank. A tank that guzzled gas. Perhaps you’re following this to its logical conclusion: the vehicle was an insult to Americans and the world as a whole by what it represented. Not to mention, as a car, it was nothing special. It had heated seats and a nice stereo, sure, but it cost $53,000. All that to have a hard time parking anywhere and spend hundreds on gas every month? No thanks.
While the Biturbo, released in 1981, may bear the Maserati name, it doesn’t have that brand’s signature build quality. Maserati was a little low on funds in this era, and as such, they outsourced the design and assembly of the Biturbo’s body. And it shows, too. This unreliable mess of a car can go pretty fast, but it rattles and shakes and doesn’t slow down well after getting up to speed. The Biturbo has the dubious distinction of being the worst car from a fantastic carmaker. Surprisingly, it stayed in production until 1986.
Another terrible car from a great carmaker, the Lexus SC 430 is a confusing vehicle. The SC 430 was released in 2001, and somehow remained in production until 2004. Priced as a luxury car, the vehicle packed a wimpy v8 engine and had a cramped interior. It didn’t have much in the way of style, either: it was designed to look like a yacht. Seriously, Lexus somehow missed all the “boat car” jokes and literally designed a car to look like a boat. And, get this: Lexus intended for the SC 430 to actually contend with BMW’s luxury offerings. No, seriously!
Famously derided on Top Gear for its three-wheeled design, the Reliant Robin Mk. 1 is a seriously ugly vehicle. The vehicle was rather popular in Northern England, as it was cheap, but it had a pretty major flaw. You see, when you make a three-wheeled vehicle, and that vehicle is top heavy, it flips over. A lot. And that’s really quite dangerous! While the famous Top Gear segment showing how the Robin is incredibly prone to topple over was staged, it still demonstrates how dangerous it is to have only one front wheel.
In 1961, the Amphicar made the scene. Yes, someone looked at their car and said, “let’s make it a boat, too.” Jokes aside, the car was made in West Germany and was intended to echo WWII era designs for amphibious vehicles. The Amphicar, however, sported an absolutely abysmal performance both on land and on water. The tiny little engine only carried 38.3 horsepower. If you’re going to make a car that’s also a boat, make sure it’s also a car, first. Worse still, though, the car wasn’t waterproof. It used a pump to control leaks. If you’re going to make a boat that’s also a car, make sure it’s also a boat first, too, apparently.
The Yugo has the distinction of being in production the longest of any of the vehicles on this list. Originally released in 1978, this awful little vehicle stayed around until 2008. The Yugo’s draw was just how cheap it was, coming in at $4,000. However, you get what you pay for, as the terrible car had a whopping 45 horsepower and topped out at 80 MPH. After 1991, the build quality of the Yugo got so poor that the vehicle had a reputation for its self-destructing habits. The timing belt was prone to snapping, and when that happened, the engine would essentially blow up. Maybe shell out a little more than $4,000 for a new car next time, guys!
The Ford Pinto’s sins are numerous, and they all add up to make it the worst car ever. You likely knew this one was going to be on the list when you saw the name. That said, for those of you unfamiliar with the vehicle, we’ve give you the run down. Produced from 1971-1980, the Pinto is an unforgivably ugly vehicle. It has very little power under the hood, the suspension is terrible, and it has abysmal brakes. The worst part, though, was that the gas tank was located in the back of the car. This gave the Pinto a bad habit of literally exploding into flames when rear-ended. To add insult to injury, a Ford memo stating that they’d rather pay out settlements to victims than safety-test their vehicle led to a PR disaster. To this day, the Pinto’s infamy is widely-known.
Let’s get this out of the way: I don’t think anyone asked for an SUV that could keep up with a Ferrari. Yet, for some reason, Alfa Romeo has created the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, a “sports SUV” that aims to do just that. To be fair, this Italian SUV keeps up with the promise of being fast and powerful. However, it sort-of forgets to be an SUV while it does that. Let’s talk odd Italian cars!
Performance
We’ll cover what the Stelvio Quadrifoglio wants to be known for first and foremost, the performance. It delivers in that respect: it’s fast, it accelerates well and it’s fun to drive on a long stretch. It’s got a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine under the hood, and that Ferrari comparison from earlier was literal. This is a Ferrari engine, sourced directly from the Italian carmaker. And it shows! However, the question remains: why is this in an SUV with 505 horsepower? This feels like something that was made because Alfa Romeo could, not because they should.
The biggest issue this vehicle runs into is when it’s being driven in the city. While its engine is awesome on a racetrack, the handling and brakes make it awful in heavy traffic. Start-and-stop traffic becomes a chore rapidly, which is dangerous in a car with this much power under the hood. The suspension is tight, and the brakes are touchy, making the car feel anxious and jumpy in normal traffic. This shouldn’t be a problem for a vehicle this expensive.
Interior
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has a luxurious interior at first glance but is actually somewhat disappointing upon inspection. While there is soft leather and brushed metal in some places, there are also patches of plastic and cheap-feeling finish in several places. The buttons on the console feel cheap and would be more at home in a Subaru. Additionally, the infotainment screen is somewhat small, at 8.8 inches, and it’s difficult to use with the dial. You can opt to use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay instead, and you should.
Oddly, a number of advanced features that you’d expect to be standard are option on this “luxury” car. Features like forward collision warning, high-beam assist, and lane departure warning are added in the Driver Assist Dynamic Plus Package, which runs $1,500. That’s pretty much unacceptable, as the base price is $79,795.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Bottom Line
Avoid this one unless you really want an SUV with a Ferrari engine. It’s hard to recommend something this expensive when it fails to deliver on the basic things an SUV of this price should come with. Good performance in city traffic and standard tech should be no-brainers, and yet the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio opts to go fast instead. If this was a sports car, these problems could be overlooked. However, it fails to deliver on what it says it is, and as such, you should look elsewhere for a luxury SUV.
Electric cars are the future of automobiles, if you ask certain experts. While they might not yet dominate the highways in terms of numbers, they’re becoming more popular every year.
This year, it’s time for you to join the hype and switch to electric, for the environment and for your wallet! Today, we’re looking at the best electric cars for 2018.
Fiat 500e
We’re starting our list with the fun, spunky and dependable Fiat 500e. Sporting a European look and an eye for style, this electric car is fun to drive. It has a short-ish range of 84 miles, so it’s best if driven in the city. For those looking to take to the highway, this one isn’t the best pick. It also doesn’t have a ton of room for cargo, and the seats are somewhat cramped. That said, the Fiat 500e has a slick, retro-style interior and a fun personality. The interior is also replete with awesome technology, like a touchscreen and voice commands. If you’re looking for a fun vehicle to get you around the city, this is a great pick!
Volkswagen e-Golf
While the gas-powered Golf is a great vehicle, the electric version sacrifices little to run on electrons alone. If you’re a fan of passenger room and Volkswagen’s signature charm, this is a great electric car for you. It has a range of 125 miles on a charge, and it’ll only set you back around $29,000. The best part about this car is that it’s also pretty fun to drive!
Chevrolet Bolt
A recognizable name, the Chevy Bolt is a fine choice for electric car. Its superb range is its biggest selling point: it can go 238 miles on a single charge! That’s no joke! That kind of range would usually set you back, but the Bolt start around $35,000. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both supported, and the huge infotainment touchscreen looks great. The Bolt is a solid choice and a very futuristic electric car!
The Ford Focus Electric might not be the most stylish electric, but it’s a solid pick. It boasts a standard 115-mile range, making it good for city and highway travel. The make is high-quality, and the car is dependable and responsive. It doesn’t have a lot of power, but that’s not really the point. If you need an affordable, dependable electric car, the Focus is a great pick.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The Ioniq is available in three distinct configurations, including two hybrid styles. It can be acquired in a plug-in style hybrid configuration, which makes it the only car available in all three electric configurations. That said, this article is about electric cars, and the Ioniq is a fantastic choice in its electric configuration. It’s affordable, starting just under $30,000, and has great performance. It has a respectably long range, coming in at 124 miles on a charge. It also boasts a 7-inch touch-screen display and has support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Kia Soul EV
The Soul might not have much range, coming in at 93 miles on a charge, but it makes up for it in interior room. If you’ve got kids, or often cart a ton of passengers around, the Soul is a great pick. It’s a good buy for the money, too, starting around $32,000, and that’s not even counting the money you’ll save not having to buy gas! If you’re looking for a great size and an electric engine, the Soul EV is the car for you!
Nissan Leaf
The roomy, highway-capable Nissan Leaf is a great pick for those looking to see what the deal electric cars is. The Leaf sports a 107-mile range on a charge, which means you don’t have to charge up as much with this one. While it’s not the most powerful car on the highway, you won’t really notice the lack of power during normal drives.
This is an all-around great car with little to detract from it!
BMW’s name is always indicative of a certain level of quality, and that remains true for the i3. The i3 doesn’t sacrifice any power to be all-electric, bringing a stellar 170 horsepower to bear on an 81-mile charge. You can even opt for a bigger battery to get a 114-mile range, making this a versatile and flexible electric choice. The carbon fiber body of this vehicle makes it impressively light and zippy around turns, and the interior is futuristic. However, the i3 is a little expensive, starting at $42,400.
Tesla Model X
The original Tesla, the Model X is well-known among electric car enthusiasts for its luxury and performance. Tesla’s cars are powerful, fun to drive and have great range, and the Model X is no exception. Tesla cars are able to use the Supercharger network, exclusive to the company, to charge the batteries very rapidly. That means you spend less time waiting for a charge and more time on the road! The only downside to the Model X, however, is the price tag: it’s a luxury vehicle, and that’s reflected in the price. It starts at $85,500, but it has a nearly 300-mile range and an incredible 2.9-second 0 to 60.
The Best of the Electric Cars Available in 2018: Tesla Model 3
The most affordable Tesla doesn’t sacrifice any of that trademark luxury to be $35,000. It has a 215-mile range standard, a luxury interior and a huge touch-screen display instead of a gauge cluster. If you’re a Tesla faithful but without mad money to burn on a car, the Model 3 might be for you. It’s the only car in its price range that rivals the Chevy Bolt’s range, and it does that while looking much cooler. If you’re looking for a great car that happens to also be electric, look at the Tesla Model 3.
This will likely be one of the last model years before self-driving technology becomes widely available, so innovation will be largely iterative instead of revolutionary. With that said, lets look at the ten cars to watch for in 2019!
2019 Chevy Silverado
Everyone’s favorite pick-up is getting an overall face-lift for 2019. Without compromising for size or power, the new Silverado brings luxury and affordability. It’s hard to overstate just how luxurious and quiet the cabin is, and the ride is silky-smooth. Expected starting price is right around $30,000, and it’s 450 pounds lighter than last year’s model.
2019 Honda Insight
Redesigned and pulled out of retirement, the Honda Insight is back for 2019. This year’s entry is a hybrid that looks like a normal car, and that’s stellar. It gets an impressive 55 MPG on the highway, and it has tons of leg room. It looks in many ways like a stylistic take-off on the Civic, which is a great looking car. Even better, it starts around $23,000, which makes it a car to watch in 2019.
Essentially, this new Santa Fe is replacing the Santa Fe Sport. Redesigned for the 2019 Model Year, the new Santa Fe is poised to go head-to-head with cars like the CR-V and the Rogue. It’s bigger, longer and meaner-looking this year, and it brings tons of luxury to bear, too. The line we currently call the Santa Fe will be referred to as the Santa Fe XL from now on, making it the full-size Hyundai SUV. The 2019 Santa Fe, however, is much more luxurious and powerful than the previous Santa Fe Sport. Pricing is not currently available but should be soon.
2019 Kia Forte
Kia’s trying to have their cake and eat it, too, with the new Kia Forte. The 2019 model year Forte is roomier, for one, without bringing a larger footprint. It also packs more fuel economy but makes no sacrifice in horsepower. It’ll also be sporting all the expected advanced safety features you’ve come to want from a mid-sized car. Pricing information will be available later this year when the car is closer to going on sale.
2019 GMC Sierra
The pick-up market is as competitive as they come, and there are a ton of great options to choose from in it. The Sierra is no exception, and this year GMC is bringing more to the table. More size, that is. The truck has a bigger footprint, bigger interior and more power. The bed liner is carbon fiber, and all the high-end safety features you want are here. Tons of new tech is at play here, and this year will introduce an option for a diesel engine. There’s been no word on price yet, but we’d expect it to come in somewhere around $53,000, like last year’s Denali.
Starting at $44,300, this is a vehicle to watch. Crossover SUVs are in right now, and Acura seems to know it! The roomy, tech-heavy 2019 MDC is a great entry-level SUV in Acura’s line-up. If you’ve never had a big luxury SUV, this one is a great start. The smooth ride and high-tech features will certainly spoil you, though!
2019 Nissan Altima The “most advanced sedan” Nissan has ever made, in their own words, the 2019 Altima looks impressive. The new model comes with new dimensions: it’s lower to the ground and a bit longer. It also boasts a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine option, which is actually quite impressive for a sedan of its price range. Speaking of pricing, we’ve heard no word on the price from Nissan, but last year’s Altima S goes for $24,000. That places the Altima as an aggressively-priced mid-sized sedan with a ton of tech and power.
2019 Toyota Avalon Toyota stays a major competitor for the title of best midsized sedan in 2019. Starting at $36,395 and coming equipped with Apple CarPlay standard, the new Avalon is set to make a splash. This entry in the Avalon family puts emphasis on the drive, making it a powerful and fun vehicle to pilot. It’s an all-around joy to take the Avalon on more complex roads, thanks to the great suspension and handling. If you want a bit of sportiness in your sedan, look no further.
2019 Volvo XC40 Starting at $35,200, the XC40 is a great value for a luxury SUV. As the market moves more and more towards the dominance of the crossover SUV, Volvo brings the goods with this year’s XC40. Roomy interior, tons of storage space and a great ride make the interior feel premium. The ride isn’t just smooth, though, it’s also quite fun. The engine has plenty of power and the suspension feels great. For how spacious this car is, it doesn’t handle like something its size.
Car to Watch for the 2019 Model Year: 2019 VW Arteon Gran Turismo
The roomy cabin and smooth ride of the Arteon Gran Turismo send a message: this is a flagship. Volkswagen is looking to enter this prestige vehicle into the same territory as Cadillac’s own flagships, and the Gran Turismo is up to the task. The 9.2-inch infotainment system sells this interior comfort while the various engine options assure you the vehicle has some power. Those engine configurations range from 148 to 276 horsepower, all on four cylinders. This is one luxury sedan to watch. Pricing and release information for the US is still to come.
Summer time is time to hit the trail! If you’re looking for a car to pair with your outdoors-centric lifestyle, we’ve got a list for you! We’ve picked some of our favorites, and we’ll tell you which the best car for camping is! Believe it or not, there are some great cars out there made with the trail in mind!
Scion XB
Box-shaped cars are awesome for camping. Okay, that’s our list, go home! Jokes aside, the Scion XB is a great pick. You can fit tons of big, awkward things like tents in this super-tall car. You won’t be riding in style, but you’ll be able to carry all your stuff! It’s also great on gas, making it a good pick in general. Just don’t be surprised when people poke fun at your boxy car.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover has a great reputation for being made for the great outdoors. The Discovery Sport lives up to that legacy! While many Land Rover owners don’t know it, Terrain Response makes their vehicles some of the best off-roaders in the world!
Sporting that same Terrain Response and a spacious interior, the Discovery Sport great pick for campers. You can take yourself and six friends nearly anywhere in the world, thanks to the suspension and Terrain Response technology. If you’re looking to lead some seriously rugged expeditions, this is the car you want. It’s also not going to break the bank, coming in at
Pontiac Aztec
Don’t laugh. Okay, laugh. Yes, this is the ugliest car in the world. Yes, you shouldn’t tell your Tinder dates you drive an Aztec. And yes, the Aztec is awesome on the trail. Hear us out for a second! This one comes with a camping loadout that includes an attachable tent and an air mattress! The center console can be a cooler! The back-hatch swings open! It’s awesome!
Okay, maybe this thing is too damn ugly to be anyone’s main car. But as a camping car, it’s the bomb. If you can afford to have two cars and car about camping, consider an Aztec. Come on, stop laughing!
Our Favorite Car for Camping: Honda Element
You’re reading a list of the best cars for hitting the trail, so you knew this one was going to show up. The Honda Element is well-known among camping enthusiasts for being dependable, rugged and awesome. And square.
The box-on-wheels design gives the element a tall ceiling, so you can carry tons of stuff. The back seats can fold all the way down or even be removed, allowing for even more space. The floors are even made of easy-cleaning urethane! We recommend springing for all-wheel drive if you plan on taking this one to the trail. You can also opt for the built-in factory hatch tent!
Later in 2018, BMW is slated to put its once concept ,the X7, into production. This new addition to the BWM line promises to be the height of luxury and technology. According to BMW, “The Concept X7 iPerformance embraces spatial luxury. Generously dimensioned windows, combined with the panoramic glass roof extending from the windshield to the rear, generate an incomparable sense of airiness that brings new meaning to the phrase out on the road. The seats themselves, a mix of dark olive-bronze and Smoke White leather, serve as a nod to exclusivity, down to the finest details.”
From what we’ve seen so far, the interior looks absolutely incredible. Equipped with an oversized heads-up display screen, and 2 additional monitors in the back, this car is not short on tech. In addition, BWM has added a, ” Brilliant mix of light and dark to create an atmosphere of balance and tranquility. Dynamic ambient and contour lighting, with strands of laser light in the roof, plus polished aluminum elements throughout the interior provide brightness.” Bravo, BMW.
First of Its Kind
The X7 is surely to be the company’s largest vehicle ever produced. With this large stature, the X7 encompasses beauty, strength, elegance and grace. The X7 is pushing the boundaries of fashion with its 23-inch wheels and contour lines throughout. Under this large body will likely be a range of six, eight and possibly 12-cylinder engines ranging from a relatively frugal 3.0-liter turbo diesel to a 609hp 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12 petrol (borrowed from the top-spec 7 Series) in rapid X60i models. Other options will include a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and a hybrid X7 that combines a four-cylinder petrol engine with a powerful electric motor. Whichever option you choose it’s believed that the X7 will come with four-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox as standard.
For now we wait
We will likely see the X7 in the later months of 2018 or early 2019. If it’s pricing mirrors anything close to the X7’s sedan brother the 7 series, we can expect pricing to start around the $100,000 mark. It’s certainly a beautiful machine and my hat’s off to the guys and girls over a BMW.
