On the one hand, there now seems broad consensus that we, as a species, must lessen our impact upon this planet. Consume a little less, tread a little lighter. On the other hand, the BMW X7.
Yes, BMW’s biggest SUV has arrived in Britain – on, one can only assume, a dangerously overladen boat – as chrome-tipped proof that, while we might be moving in the right direction, downsizing-wise, there’s still quite a bit to be done on the whole ‘conspicuous consumption’ thing.
Sure, maybe it’s a little unfair to single out the X7, which, by the standards of enormo-4x4s, is actually acceptably frugal. But there’s no denying it’d be rather more frugal if it didn’t boast the rough dimensions, and kerbweight, of a family bungalow. And also, the face.…
