First and foremost... wow. We LOVE this car. Haven't had it long, but it has always been a big dream car for me. We previously had an X5 (when we had one child) and I loved it.
We recently decided to "make the plunge" for the X7. We decided cost was more important than the newer body style (released in 2023), so we got a 2022 with about 52k miles on it for around 40k from a local Denver dealer. It has SO many bells and whistles and basically every additional package.
A white interior (a little scary with a 4 and 7 year old, but here we are), and a carbon black metallic exterior which is black technically but definitely gives dark navy blue, especially in the light. I am obsessed with the color combination. Black rims. Chef's kiss.
We have 2 kids, one in a booster and a 4 year old is a Graco forward facing car seat. It has the bench, and fits them great. We WILL NOT use the 3rd row. I mean, we can. I haven't even tried yet to be honest. The trunk space with the third row up is a joke. But, that is fine for our family. I wanted an X7 and I liked the idea that the 3rd row was there if needed.
The drive of this car is impeccable. I feel so happy driving it each day. The seats - omg. They are so customizable for the driver and passenger. I LOVE the memory seats especially since my husband and I share this car.
Overall, with 2 kids, I think this car is perfect. It is a great mom-mobile. It is comfortable, easy to drive (easier than I thought to be honest I was worried it would be a bit big), and SO fun and zippy.
To a mom who wants to be a BMW mom, I say go for it. There is something to be said about driving a luxury SUV and I AM HERE FOR IT!!