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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · BMW
The X7 is BMW's largest and most luxurious SUV, a full-size three-row flagship that competes with the Mercedes GLS and Range Rover.
Model profile
The X7 arrived for the 2019 model year as the G07, BMW's first vehicle in this class. A significant mid-cycle refresh (the "LCI") landed for 2023, bringing split-headlight styling, a curved display running iDrive 8, mild-hybrid 48-volt assistance across the main engines and interior updates.
Powertrain and equipment
US X7s are petrol. The xDrive40i uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six (roughly 335-375 hp with mild-hybrid assist), while the M60i (formerly M50i) fits a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 of around 523 hp. The range-topping ALPINA XB7 pushes the V8 beyond 600 hp.
The X7 is a five-door SUV offered with six seats (two second-row captain's chairs) or seven seats (a second-row bench).
Vehicle selection
Supply is steady and specifications are generous, which is part of the appeal of a US import. Realistic candidates are 2020-2023 cars with 20,000 to 70,000 miles.
The X7 fits buyers who need three rows of genuine space with flagship comfort and BMW driving manners, families who want to carry six or seven in quiet luxury, and anyone who likes that a US-built BMW returns to Europe.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (G07): 5-door, 6- or 7-seat full-size SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figure (G07): approx. 5,150-5,180 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (G07): approx. 2,400-2,600 kg |
| Seating | Typical figure (G07): 6 or 7 |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (G07): xDrive all-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Six-cylinder petrol | Typical figure (G07): 3.0 L turbo mild-hybrid, approx. 335-375 hp |
| V8 petrol | Typical figure (G07): 4.4 L twin-turbo, approx. 523 hp |
| ALPINA XB7 | Typical figure (G07): approx. 630 hp |
| Transmission | Typical figure (G07): 8-speed ZF automatic |
| Fuel tank | Typical figure (G07): approx. 83 L |
| Platform | Typical figure (G07): CLAR |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Typical figure (G07): Adaptive air suspension, front and rear |
| 0-100 km/h (M60i) | Typical figure (G07): approx. 4.7 s |
| Build plant | Typical figure (G07): Spartanburg, South Carolina (US) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The X7 is newer, so the fleet is generally in good health, but the underlying hardware is shared with the X5 and X6 and the same watch points apply. On the N63/S68 V8, monitor for oil leaks, cooling components and turbo condition, and confirm any BMW campaigns were completed. The B58 straight-six is well regarded but check the oil filter housing gasket and cooling system.
Germany and Europe
US cars use mph instruments, US headlamp specification, often amber rear indicators, and lack a factory rear fog lamp.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical approval work includes headlamp beam adaptation or European lamps, adding a rear fog lamp, side marker handling, a correct-reading speedometer and odometer handling, and sometimes coding so European lighting functions properly.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a BMW X7 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Six-seat cars have two captain's chairs and easier third-row access; seven-seat cars add a middle bench for one more passenger. Choose by how you carry people.
The six-cylinder 40i is efficient and refined and suits most buyers; the V8 M60i adds performance and cost. Both drive superbly.
It is excellent when working but is a future maintenance item, so test it thoroughly and value cars with a clean history.
The X7 is larger, adds a usable third row and rides even more softly; the X5 is more compact and agile.
Usually several weeks after purchase, limited by shipping schedules and the TUEV appointment.
No. We act only as an independent intermediary broker; you remain the buyer and owner throughout.
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