Mansory equipped the BMW X7 with a wider body kit

December 29, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After the recent Mansory Vitesse based on the Bentley Continental GT, now from the workshop of the German tuner comes a modified version of the BMW X7. It is a customization program that brings superior power and luxurious comfort to this model.

The car is equipped with a new smaller front grill under which there are small additional air intakes, as well as a significantly modified front bumper with larger openings. At the back is a wider bumper that continues the aggressive profile line, a diffuser with a new black detail, as well as four tailpipes. The rear of the luxury SUV does not indicate any changes.

Mansory does not reveal whether the new package can be used for the older and refreshed version of the X7 model. There is a possibility that the tuner is actually offering a conversion, that is, a return to the old design in response to the criticism received by the refreshed model due to the split headlights.

Behind the wider wheel arches are massive 24-inch rims, which Mansory will offer in 11 different models and different sizes. The X7 in the photos is wearing the maximum size 24-inch multi-spoke rims.

Source: Mansory

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Volkswagen announced a new electric car

December 28, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Recently published sales data showed that VW is the biggest car seller, and sales growth is expected in the coming year as well. This refers primarily to electric cars, whose demand is on the rise. Thus, Volkswagen will reveal a new fully electric car at the beginning of next year.

VW is still keeping the details under wraps, but will soon show a camouflaged version of the car and reveal its name. After that, at CES, it will allow guests to “experience a new step in Volkswagen’s journey towards electrification”. Some rumors say that it could be a model ID. Aero, whose concept was presented six months ago. It was the announcement of the first global electric sedan to be offered in China, Europe and the US.

For now, it is known that it is a medium-sized premium sedan based on the MEB platform. It will be equipped with a 77 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a range of 385 miles (620 km). The concept features an aerodynamic design that enables a low drag coefficient of 0.23.

Volkswagen has not revealed many details about the new car. Some predict that it could be called the ID.7 and that it will retain the aerodynamic design with clean lines. In the interior, there will be a digital cluster and a large infotainment system. But these are just guesses. We will have more information at the premiere on January 3, 2023.

Source: Volkswagen

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BMW X5 v Porsche Cayenne v Range Rover in off-road challenges

December 28, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

New expensive cars in off-road challenges are always interesting, but the guys from Carwow decided that the older models, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover, show that they are still capable of excitement and are not for the scrapyard.

The BMW X5 is powered by a 4.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 286 hp (210 kW) and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The Porsche Cayenne is powered by a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 335 hp (246 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. This is the first generation of this model, which has a 6-speed automatic transmission and AWD.

The Range Rover is the third luxury SUV in this challenge, and it is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine with 175 hp (129 kW) and 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Of course there were some rules. The winner of each race won three points, the runner-up two, and the third-place winner one point. If the car does not complete the challenge then it gets no points, while in the end the car with the most points wins. In the end, the Porsche Cayenne showed the most (14 points), the second place went to the BMW X5 (11 points) and the Range Rover was, shall we say, less successful (10 points).

How it all went, watch in the video: