The BMW X7 has been a popular addition to the lineup and finished 2024 as the brand’s fifth best-selling vehicle in America. While sales were up 12.5% last year, the crossover is getting old as it originally debuted in 2018.

BMW is getting ready to address this as spy photographers have snapped the first pictures of the second-generation X7. Caught undergoing testing in Europe, the model sports an evolutionary design that eschews the Neue Klasse look. This is a surprising development as the redesigned X5 has already been spotted with the retro-futuristic aesthetic.

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While changes are possible, the prototype sports an evolutionary front fascia with a familiar grille that is flanked by split lighting units. They’re joined by a new front bumper, which sports a pronounced horizontal element as well as a wide lower intake.

Moving further back, we can see an evolutionary but streamlined design. As part of this effort, there’s more curvaceous bodywork and new Ford Mustang Mach-E style door pulls. They’re joined by an upward sweeping beltline, sizable wheels, and a beefy braking system with blue calipers up front.

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The rear end is heavily disguised, but the license plate recess has been moved from the liftgate to the bumper. Elsewhere, there’s a four-tailpipe exhaust system and what appears to be a longer spoiler.

Since the crossover is still a ways out, little is known about it. However, it’s expected to ride on the newer CLAR-WE platform and be offered with an assortment of gasoline and diesel engines. More interestingly, we can expect a fully electric iX7 variant. This promises to provide a powertrain for everyone as well as give the upcoming Genesis GV90 some electrifying competition.