Images of the BMW X7 iPerformance Concept have appeared on the Bimmerpost online forum ahead of its reveal this week, showing the concept SUV’s audacious front end, which is dominated by an outrageously large kidney grille that resembles an upskirt pic of someone sitting on a garden chair.

While you’d hope that front-end is toned down for the production version, along with the chrome right angles at the front and side, it’s worth remembering the American-built X7 is primarily designed for the US and Chinese markets, whose beholders of beauty aren’t universally known for their tact.

Its massive 20-plus inch wheels and stunning panoramic glass roof are other agreeable features, as are the flush door handles – though it’s questionable if they’ll be practical enough for the production vehicle. The slim side mirrors will probably be beefed up a little too.

The luxurious interior looks production ready with nothing revolutionary apart from its attractive futuristic steering wheel. The dashboard is less cluttered than the 5- and 7-Series models’ thanks to its slimline air vents and infotainment screen that extends from the digital gauge cluster.

The third row is also clearly visible, and its extended length over the X5 means the rearmost seating positions should be reasonably spacious, though the thick D-pillar might restrict side vision.

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