BMW x7 is a bust for families

[Anonymous]

I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

Try the Buick Enclave. The BMW is always going to appeal to working Dads who might need the 3rd row sometimes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

if there were no armrests then it would be perfect. kids don't need armrests! unfortunately they can not be removed and you can not get them without armrests.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

Try the Buick Enclave. The BMW is always going to appeal to working Dads who might need the 3rd row sometimes.

The Enclave actually looks great. I didn't realize it had captain's chairs/third row. I like my BMW!! it's too small now with kids though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

if there were no armrests then it would be perfect. kids don't need armrests! unfortunately they can not be removed and you can not get them without armrests.

trust me, if you or you husband were mechanically inclined, you could remove the armrest. but whats the point of captains chairs if you don't have an armrest. As a passenger that would suck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

if there were no armrests then it would be perfect. kids don't need armrests! unfortunately they can not be removed and you can not get them without armrests.

trust me, if you or you husband were mechanically inclined, you could remove the armrest. but whats the point of captains chairs if you don't have an armrest. As a passenger that would suck.

my goal of captain's chairs is so there is a path to the third row. not to rest my arms. You wouldn't have arm rests if it were a bench seat. If you don't have kids then I see that arm rests would be great. my kids won't know the difference though. But we will all know the difference when trying to fold up the middle seat for them to climb into the third row. Especially if younger kids are in car seats. It just doesn't work if you have more than 2 kids. Otherwise I'm sure it's a wonderful car! I had hopes of it being our family car.

[Anonymous]

Highlander has that feature. I think you have to get the Limited.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

The car has to be huge to have this feature. Just get a mini-van.

No it doesnt. We have an explorer that has that and it's way smaller than the Tahoes/Suburbans/etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Highlander has that feature. I think you have to get the Limited.

+1 We had a 2013 Highlander that had this, but I think PP is right that it only comes in the top package for the new ones. I loved that car so much but the backseat got to be too tight once the kids got bigger and there was no storage whatsoever when the 3rd row was up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just looked at the new X7. I have been anticipating this SUV because it has a third row and captain's chairs. I thought it would be a great alternative to a Suburban or large SUV and minivan. I was disappointed to see that the arm rests in the captains chairs almost touch each other. A child or anyone can not go through the captain's chairs to get to third row. The only way to get to third row is to fold forward the middle seat ( much like an x5 with a third row).

I wish some company would make an SUV with 3 rows that has captain's chairs in the second row that isn't huge like a suburban.

I also don't understand why BMW made this larger SUV if it isn't designed for families. Who is going to buy it?

Our Acadia has plenty of room to get through to the third row.

[Anonymous]

Nooooooooo. I have been tracking the X7 for over 2 years since it was in pre-production. Are you kidding me?? I totally thought this was going to be the answer to what I wanted, which is exactly the same as what you wanted.

I appreciate everyone else's suggestions - Highlander, Acadia, etc but I want a luxury car. What luxury SUV can do this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Highlander has that feature. I think you have to get the Limited.

I specifically bought the Highlanderfor this reason. Works great.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Highlander has that feature. I think you have to get the Limited.

I specifically bought the Highlanderfor this reason. Works great.

I should note my other car is a BMW sedan and the interiors aren’t that different. The ride is different but that is because you lose the tightness when you go to a SUV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nooooooooo. I have been tracking the X7 for over 2 years since it was in pre-production. Are you kidding me?? I totally thought this was going to be the answer to what I wanted, which is exactly the same as what you wanted.

I appreciate everyone else's suggestions - Highlander, Acadia, etc but I want a luxury car. What luxury SUV can do this?

What you are describing is very much a first world problem. You can just buy it and live with it. You will get used to it.