The BMW X7 Pick Up Concept might be the most outrageous idea from BMW in a long time, but for those who want an extraordinary vehicle that is extremely luxurious and packs amazing amounts of cargo space, there’s now an answer. It has taken BMW just 10 months from the launch of the X7 to create this Pick-Up Concept and today we’re going to take a closer look at it.
EXTERIOR
Not only is this Pick-Up Concept based on the X7 but also shares many styling cues with it. For instance, take the Kidney Grille synonymous with all BMWs and the little headlamps joining it, it instantly reminds you of the X7. The grille also houses in 7 chrome slats nicely finished. Adding to its stance, are the tall air intakes where a chrome strip cuts neatly across. BMW has attempted to make the front as bulky as they could and is seen in the form of its protruding grille.
The side doesn’t have much pomp except for two lines which meet the bed and black cladding across the car’s layout which is the only stand out feature in contrast to the X7 and gives it a more utilitarian look.
The rear is where all the similarities are bound to end. You are left bewildered by 4.6 feet bed which expands to 6.6 feet with the boot opening up. To put that figure to purpose, the boot is just 0.4 feet smaller than the Jeep Gladiator. To give it a plusher feel, the entire cargo area witnesses wood finishing. The Bavarian marquee has also tried diligently to shave off 200 Kg from its weight by using carbon fiber on areas such as the roof and rear doors. The rectangular tail lamps are all new and might remind you a little of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
INTERIOR
As has been the case with pickups, we expect the interior styling to remain similar to the X7 SUV and that’s what people are going to admire. BMW cars have always been simplistic on the inside with everything oriented towards the driver and we do not expect this pickup to be oblivious to that trend. One can find themselves well accustomed to the good-looking materials such as the all-round wood finish.
Speaking of the tech on board, it is likely that the X7 pickup will have a fully digital instrument cluster layout for the dials. This screen will show you the cruise control settings, messages when your mobile phone is paired up with the car, instantaneous fuel consumption, etc. We can also anticipate a slew of comfort features such as heated front and rear seats, massage seats, smart key, remote engine start, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.
ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE
Based on the X7 xDrive40i, we expect it to put out similar power and torque figures which stand at 340 hp and a rock solid 450 Nm of torque. BMW might incorporate an 8 speed automatic transmission having marked its existence in the X7.
VERDICT
It is difficult to corroborate which segment the X7 pickup will fit in, should it hit the production line. We assume its archrival to be the Mercedes Benz X class which opened a niche segment and the X7 pickup might go up against it if it is launched. It is expected to pack in similar quantum of power and technology and might prove to be as efficient as the X class if not outclass it. However, price remains the key factor here which would make things more certain and while BMW has officially stated having no plans of launching it, we look forward to sampling it one day.
