The 2021 BMW X7 Is the Best Large Three-Row SUV According to Consumer Reports

by Gabrielle DeSantis

Three-row SUVs are family-friendly. They have loads of passenger and cargo space. As an added bonus, their size makes them safer in a crash with a smaller vehicle. You don’t have to sacrifice style for safety and comfort, either. Consumer Reports ranked the luxury three-row SUVs out there. The 2021 BMW X7 is the best luxury large three-row SUV.

2021 BMW X7 | BMW

What criteria does Consumer Reports use to rate cars?

Consumer Reports focused on three-row SUVs with a good, usable third row. Many three-row SUV shoppers really want a usable third row. 

All of the top choices have a Consumer Reports recommended badge. This means that they scored well in the road test, and also have a good reliability rating. Consumer Reports prioritizes safety features, so the best luxury three-row SUV has to have the most important safety features. The best luxury three-row SUV must also have good crash test ratings.

The 2021 BMW X7 is the best large three-row SUV because of its ratings and safety

The 2021 BMW X7 gets a four out of five for its acceleration. It can go 0 to 60 in an impressive 6.5 seconds. Its transmission is excellent, at a four out of five. 

Both the routine and emergency handling in the 2021 BMW X7 are pretty good, at a four out of five. Routine handling is measured by how agile Consumer Reports finds the SUV to be. Emergency handling is rated by several factors, including its max avoidance speed. 

Braking is also great, at a four out of five. The 2021 BMW X7 can stop from 60 mph on dry pavement in 136 feet and on wet pavement in 141 feet. 

One of the reasons the 2021 BMX X7 is the best luxury large three-row SUV is the number of advanced safety systems it comes with. The X7 comes with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking at city speeds, and pedestrian detection. 

The 2021 X7 also comes with lane departure warning, as well as blind-spot warning. It also comes with rear cross-traffic warning, rearview camera, anti-lock breaks, and traction and stability control. The X7 comes with daytime running lights, but you’ll have to pay extra for lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking at highway speeds.

There aren’t any crash test ratings by the IIHS or NHTSA. This makes it hard to gauge how safe it would be in a crash.

The reliability and owner satisfaction contribute to the 2021 BMW X7 being one of the best luxury large three-row SUVs

The back of a 2021 BMW X7 sits in a wooded clearing.
2021 BMW X7 | BMW

Consumer Reports sends reliability and owner satisfaction surveys to people who have bought previous versions of the BMW X7. Then they combine this data with what they know about the current model. This helps them predict how reliable a vehicle will be. 

The reliability score for the 2021 BMW X7 is a three out of five. There isn’t currently more information about this score. 

The overall owner satisfaction score for the 2021 BMW X7 is a five out of five. Consumer Reports collects data from owners to determine how happy they are with the vehicle. X7 owners are especially satisfied with the driving experience, giving it a 91 out of 100. Comfort gets a shockingly high 100 out of 100, and styling gets an 87. However, the value is only a 35 out of 100. Still, more people would buy the 2021 BMW X7 again than any other large luxury three-row SUV. 

Overall, the 2021 BMW X7 is a fantastic choice for a large family that wants safety, comfort and style. With its good ratings, safety equipment, and crash test ratings, it’s a solid three-row SUV. It’s not a surprise that the 2021 BMW X7 is the number one large three-row SUV out there. 

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