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Top 10 Vehicles Offering the Best UX for 2020, According to WardsAuto

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Derek Boshouwers
This year’s list includes three all-new models

BMW X7

2020 BMW X7, interior
2020 BMW X7, interior | Photo: BMW

Much of what applies to the Q7 is just as valid for fellow large luxury German utility vehicle the X7. BMW’s innovations in terms of connectivity make its multimedia system a delight for tech geeks, and the customizable nature of the various displays is appealing to demanding types.

Wards also found much to like about BMW’s efforts to create an environment that can actually encourage certain moods in its occupants, from sporty to soothing. The portal to this is the “Caring Car” menu on the main screen. Here users can select Vitalize or Relax to suit their mood. The first will for example open the sunscreen and bring up a dance tune on the audio system, boost the seat ventilation system of a wakey-wakey and turn the ambient lighting green. The second vibe will conjure up more soothing music, reduce speed and noise of fans, change the lighting to something more zen, bring up the ambient temperature, etc.

Best part is, you can access your desired mood without touching any buttons; simply use the voice command system to tell it how you’re feeling.

2020 BMW X7, seats
2020 BMW X7, seats | Photo: BMW

The sophisticated tech is ably supported by massaging seats, wireless phone charging, eight different USB ports for minimizing aggravation, and metallic, wood and leather trim even in the third row. Here too, Wards found phone pairing to be a quick, simple affair.

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2020 BMW X7,  lower console
2020 BMW X7, lower console | Photo: BMW
2020 BMW X7
2020 BMW X7 | Photo: BMW
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 5 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists