Final 12 months we had been the primary publication to report that the BMW X7 LCI could be getting the coveted Freeway Assistant choice. Nevertheless on the time it was unclear precisely once we’d see it. We now had the precise timing of the choice’s launch and the way it will work.

The Freeway Assistant as an choice for many who commute on main highways will quickly show to be important. How do we all know? Having sampled it within the new i7 advert 760i we found it to be nothing short of a revelation. Freeway Help permits for whole management of the automotive as much as 82 mph, Freeway Help is a sport changer for street journey because it takes over full management of driving on all main highways within the US. And with a price of solely $2,100 it really feels moderately priced given what it will probably do.

Beginning with April manufacturing, Freeway Assistant will probably be supplied on the BMW X7 as a part of the Driver Help Skilled Package deal. This suite of Advance Driving Help Programs permits for attentive hands-free driving on restricted entry highways at speeds as much as 85 mph.

Sadly BMW can’t retrofit present X7s (even the 2023 LCI fashions) with this feature. Whereas that’s absolutely disappointing information for some which have already taken supply of the LCI X7, it’s the ultimate clarification many have been ready for.