When it comes to the BMW X7’s
best driving mode for snowy and/or icy roads, it depends on which trim level and packages you have. If, for instance, you have a standard BMW X7, the best driving mode for snow will be Dynamic Traction Control (DTC). To navigate snowy roads without slipping, your vehicle needs as much traction as possible—and DTC does that by providing maximum drive power on unusual road conditions.
Should you ever find yourself needing to navigate uncleared or unplowed snow-covered roads, you can rest assured that the DTC driving mode will provide you with optimized handling.
If you opted to upgrade your BMW X7 by purchasing the xDrive trim level with the xOffroad package, you have more driving modes—and one of those options is a dedicated “xSNOW” mode.
This mode ensures your BMW X7’s handling is optimized for slippery, snow-covered roads by limiting the accelerator pedal’s range of motion and changing the transmission’s gear-shifting behavior.
Should you spring for a BMW X7 xDrive, you’ll also enjoy more confident winter-weather driving with the xDrive all-wheel drive system itself, as AWD delivers power to all your wheels at the same time, giving you better traction on slush and ice.
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