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Brutally Quick 3 Row Limo SUV - 2020 BMW X7 M50i POV Drive

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The BMW X7 M50i packs a serious punch with its 523hp 4.4L twin turbo V8, but even more surprising is the way you can chuck it into a corner. It is of course bias to understeer, but it allows you to carry incredible speed for a 3 row SUV. It's also a refined Limousine that will deliver a quiet, relaxed experience for 6 passengers (7 if you opt for the second row bench).
MSRP: $113,845
Options:
Cold Weather Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Drivers Assistance Pro package
Executive Package
Leather Dashboard
Second Row Captains Chairs
Front Ventilated Seats
Bowers and Wilkins sound system
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0:00 Info and Walk Around
5:22 Driving Impressions
9:01 Dislikes
11:58 Launch Control + Brake Test
13:12 Final Thoughts
15:09 Bonus - HUD

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16 авг 2024

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@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Could you fall in love with a sporty SUV? Please hit that like button And thank you to the Patreon supporters who make this content possible.

@thomasj.poirier3907 4 года назад

Hey Tedward, local here... Any interest in reviewing a Charger Scat Pack?

@ARentz07 4 года назад

Literally one of the best cars I've had a chance to drive was an SUV - a Porsche Macan Turbo. Rented it on Turo for a weekend, and that was too short. Such a well rounded yet very entertaining car.

@ridanann 4 года назад

in merica real mans car in Germany uber mensch automobile lol i bet its good for mine kamping lol dad jokes

@Sir-Prizse 3 года назад

I watch a video about a 523hp SUV from BMW and drive a stock 1999 Miata myself... which is quite the extreme opposite. Love it.

@nicktune1219 4 года назад

When you have enough money to buy THIS grocery getter, you know you've made it in life 😂

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

I took it out but there was a version where I said “this isn’t a soccer mom car. Your kids don’t even deserve to ride in it”

@specialheschel2295 4 года назад

I have one and still haven't made it 😔

@legacyturbo8485 3 года назад

Lol I’m getting one next week and I was just debating this with my inner self the other day about me actually having made it or whatnot 🤦🏼‍♂️😳🙃

@rxonmymind8362 11 месяцев назад

@@specialheschel2295 Get your priorities straight. Your success shouldn't be measured in "things" but the people who love you. In the end it's the amount of people that love you they want to be with you in your old age, take care of you and visit you because they love you. Period. Not the BMW or big house. 😊

@rxonmymind8362 11 месяцев назад

@@legacyturbo8485Be right with God, your family THEN you will have made it. Not the things you get. Things won't be there for you. Love will in your old age. Those that will want to walk, talk and visit you. THAT'S success. You made it.

@jackrizza99 4 года назад

Another great review. The styling completely turned me off at first but this is clearly the 3-row SUV benchmark as of now.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Thank you jack!

@FlossyCarter 3 года назад

BMW should give you a commission for this one lol I'm SOLD

@smr0m670 3 года назад

Same here

@reuben.mathew2 3 года назад

It's a triple major go.

@whygodrums10 3 года назад

Video game car sounds: progressively becoming more realistic. Current car engine sounds: progressively turning into video game car sounds

@EcoChocolatcchi 4 года назад

Not a fan of the crossover trend but i've had a soft spot for the x5 (and the x7 by relation) for keeping the truckish silhouette. Braking hard on a 495 exit i've taken often was icing on the cake.

@pascutia 4 года назад

Tons and tons of X7s around SE Michigan. I still don't like this car, but I can definitely respect how nice the interior is. I just wish that BMW would follow the Porsche model of business, where they build a ton of these SUVs but then they put that money back into visceral sports cars that are true to form. Other than the M2 (which is fantastic), I feel that BMW M just builds numbers cars nowadays :/ Not to mention the questionable reliability with their V8s. Before, you could put up with maintenance woes because the cars were truly special. Anyway, fantastic video and you did an awesome job showcasing the X7 :)

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Thank you Alex. I want to love the m2 but it weighs almost the same as the m3 and the interior is sooooo cheap. It’d be such an easy choice if it was 3200-3300 lbs but it’s kind of a porker at 3600 lol

@TheMystro1971 4 года назад

It’s a “Masters of the Universe” level of vehicle. That V8TT is a monster. The ultra high end performance/luxo SUV’s are where it’s at. No one wants a car anymore.. Why would you with this level of performance, tech, room, and luxury?? I bet you won’t see many of these in the M50i. Very expensive $135k + loaded up. Let’s face it people that can afford to own one of these also owns a sports car, etc... Your rolling like a “boss” at this level.

@michaelwhite9375 4 года назад

It really shows how SUVs have evolved over the past decade or so when the Durango and Lexus GX came out. Now they can do pretty much everything a car can. If I had the money I'd probably still take a 7-Series over this, but I wouldn't feel I was missing out on much by getting the SUV.

@Dillon000 4 года назад

I absolutely love these new X7’s!

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

It was a big shock to me. I did not expect to like it so much. I went into it with a lot of cynicism and came away with a smile and appreciation 😂

@Dillon000 4 года назад

Tedward I’m glad it exceeded your expectations! Now lets cross our fingers and hope I win one through Omaze! Ha! 😂

@1997TL1000 7 месяцев назад

Going from a heavily modified A7 to this next week due to the addition of twin boys, and the extra equipment required to keep them safe and secure because they are heavy and Dad is old! I was thinking about doing the low rider Odyssey route but the V8 growl wins the day! Thank you for saving me from doldrums!😊

@brickson98m 3 года назад

I have that same natural speed issue in my E55. It loves to sit around 80-85. Not as bad as 90, but still enough to get me a ticket in some places. It just feels like it’s floating (but not in a bad way) down the road at 80.

@hollisrivers5161 3 года назад

Its so easy to own a bmw and say “man I’d like something cheaper, something easier to work on, something different” and then you drive it again

@robloxgamerzice798 4 года назад

10/10 video and smooth video quality and nice audio

@DanDan-tt6gv 4 года назад

I had to get the x7 50i, because this are hot sellers and the M50i was no where to be found... but we have an m760 as consolation ;-) . This suv is amazing, and I cannot get over the exhaust note in the M package on “super” sport mode. The only downside is that the seats take forever to move, but other than that, it’s perfect for the family and long trips.

@shawnseaward6190 3 месяца назад

Agree with your comment about it being happy at 90. My X7 cruse control is a constantly used.

@chrstphrdyer 3 года назад

I like having all of the controls on the heads up. Took a second but I got used to it

@AronBell1 4 года назад

I feel this is the definition of a 'f*ck off' car.

@vinniedaniels3521 3 года назад

Thanks for driving it like it should be driven and how most of us drive our Bimmers. Love the “bucked tooth” kidney grill comment. It’s spot on...

@01dumbfrog 2 года назад

Quick note, if you want to pre Ajust the LED lighting to the brightest setting you will eliminate the annoying flashing while taking video…

@jonjonsshreds3312 5 месяцев назад

My parents bought one of these, truly an amazing car

@bmw2487 3 года назад

I was channel surfing one day and I came across this You Tuber who's name I won't say all because I have major respect for your channel. His initials are....Doug D. He was talking about this same car and it was an X7. From that day forth, I was hooked on the BMW. I was so enamored with the name of the car and the Company, The BM you see in my name is for I Love BMW. Anyway, I hope to have either the X5 x40i fully loaded or the X7 x50i soon. I wish to thank you for your content about this car and I will keep looking at your channel.

@saucyp123 4 года назад

My Miata is going to get stuck in those kidney grilles one of these days

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

And the bmw won’t even notice :(

@ShaiyanHossain 4 года назад

this is like the antithesis to a drivers car but something about having a 520hp BMW and it STILL not being a full m car these days also hot take: these look better in person and the only acceptable bmw with their new grille design

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

In person this looks really good. I was very critical of this car before spent time with it in person. I’ll happily admit I was wrong 😂.

@MoneyShift 4 года назад

113k! WOWZA. Hell of a color combo. This thing sounds tremendous

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Dare I say it’s a bargain? Haha it seems to be good value for money considering it’s far and above the performance of the GLS 580 for the same price

@prestontheriaque536 4 года назад

Tedward I agree haha. 113k nowadays is nothing out of ordinary

@prestontheriaque536 4 года назад

I have a 2020 mazda 3, and I dislike the lane keep assist I have in it aswell. It was nice for a bit but the fed ex example was exactly why I turn it off too.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

@@prestontheriaque536 One good tug toward a parked car and that relationship is OVER

@specialheschel2295 4 года назад

About 2 weeks in on a X7 M50i custom build with a new born two days ago and a 3 year old. Comming from a 08 M5 driver this is faster 0 to 60 almost and can pile them in with the grandparents. Bucking bronco in the corners but checks every other box.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

This will be perfect for the family. Its funny how I don't pay much attention to the X5 now that the X7 is on the road. It has such a distinct presence

@specialheschel2295 4 года назад

@@TedwardDrives Tried the X5 first but two kids seats being 6'4 wouldn't work. Plus the third row is good with kids seats on the X7. So you can stager one and realistically put seven/six with two kids with 4.5 0 to 60. No one else can do this and make a former M5 driver 😀 Side note a shipping container for driving dynamics and you will figure out the tech if you own. Luxury silly good with a close to 7 series $. too.

@DoSum4Me 4 года назад

Im kinda tired of all the SUV craze BUT when automakers are stuffing twin turbo V8s in them it makes it OK. Not a fan of BMW at all, but man I'd daily that X7 M50i if I could haha.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

My thoughts exactly 😂

@carolyngaulin8297 4 года назад

That's a awesome car Great for realtor or a professionals who need s to take a lot of equipment ! Nice one Tedward ! Office on Wheels ! And for a large family on long rides !

@gunmenow 4 года назад

Carolyn Gaulin or someone has a lot of kids :D

@legacyturbo8485 3 года назад

I only have 2 young ones and I’m buying this exact one exact black on black ..!! But I’m jaded cause I also own another high performance limo rocket which is a 2014 bmw b7 alpina

@johnaitken7430 4 года назад

You did well it’s pure corporate car...needs a driver in black suit..then be the passenger in back. I have zip interest in the tank but well done Tom

@CraZy291 3 года назад

7:25 I've made the same experience with the lane keeping assistant, although in a different car. It really tries to keep you in the center of the lane while in some cases it is actually prudent to drive a little more to the left or right.

@nonoiscool98 3 года назад

I hate the big grill on new M cars. However the X7 actually wears it better, and doesn't look to bad. Personally I prefer the E53 and E70 X5s if I was to get a BMW suv.

@luis4727 3 года назад

10:24 completely agree, things like changing the radio station and the climate control on a modern car requires you to completely ignore the road for a few seconds at a time... They don't only need to save the manuals, save the physical buttons! 😂

@BrockInTheWorld 3 года назад

If you use a turn signal, the lane keeping assist doesnt try to keep you in the lane

@robloxgamerzice798 4 года назад

i really love the interior

@shazown 2 года назад

15:48 I thought you can ask bmw to turn on radio.

@shazown 2 года назад

I respect the drive 🙇🏻

@CamusDuke 3 года назад

x7 still looks good in white with black front

@mauricejones9834 Год назад

90mph be it’s natural highway speed couldn’t be a more truer statement.

@johnaitken7430 4 года назад

It’s perfect for friend of ourswhousedto drive us when we visited Vancouver. He did a shuttle to Whistler. Orwehired himas driver and car for our trip pure joy.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Great for the FAST return trip after dropping off the passengers haha

@IKhanNot 4 года назад

I love how so many people bitch and complain about it not having a 3 person 3rd row. It's better to carry 6 people in comfort versus 7 and the last 3 are squished.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

My only issue is that you lose the cargo space since they don’t fold down.

@mls.design 3 года назад

You have to compare the X7 to a Lexus LX570! A GX would correspond to a X5!

@Vallsurf 4 года назад

Ted have you driven any other new BMW SUVS? Honestly it seems like they are knocking it out of the park with their M-branded SUVs, which makes sense as thats where the market is currently (at the sad expense of less spirited sedans). As an owner of a x3 m40i I can say its probably one of the best (and possibly special) cars to come from BMW recently. Cool to see that even the x7 delivers on the same promise.

@laytonmarek3212 4 года назад

my mom has the xdrive 40i with only the v6 but its quite quick i was surprised

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Does it have the 4 wheel steering? I’m most curious to compare the handling with and without

@bim1376 4 года назад

@D1man1525 4 года назад

@Layton Marek its an i6 not v6

@torment12345 4 года назад

Love mine. Bought the 40i with all the options and it’s still plenty fast

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Yup definitely don’t need to go with the faster one but it is fun

@yes8032 4 года назад

Best suv of 2020

@alextaylor29 Год назад

Fantastic review like and subscribed

@herselolmos3743 3 года назад

I want one, I always wanted an Escalade or a range, but now that the alpina xb7 is a thing... woooo

@ScottSellsSoCal 3 года назад

I’ve watched this like 12 times at least. I have a new X5, and want this next. Tedward, did you like the color of the interior? Cheers

@TedwardDrives 3 года назад

I loved the interior of this car!

@Xi_11138 4 года назад

I dont know, here in germany were still more into Audi from some reason.

@MrRover30 3 года назад

Lose what space? The rear captain seats fold completely down. You just didn’t take the time to use the correct lever!

@TedwardDrives 3 года назад

The second row captains chairs do not fold flat. They lean forward. The bench folds flat if you option the bench. You are wrong. Thanks for trying though.

@louisianalady7105 2 года назад

I have an X7 M50i x-drive. The captain chairs do not fold completely flat, they lean forward. Very comfortable SAV. Handles twisting mountain roads like a dream. Need to pass a driver who is terrified of mountain driving? No problem, even on an incline. Great handling in the snow, ice, and mountain roads for skiing. One can order a ski rack if 6 passengers are in the vehicle. Love this vehicle!!

@long-black-vietnamese-man Год назад

im starting to think bmw messed up a lot of their newer designs to make their customers lean towards the used market and last gen models

@theconformist2399 4 года назад

Definitely a nice SUV with a good enough sportiness (given how heavy/large it is). That said, I still wonder... do people really fit adults in the third row for extended periods of time? Everytime I see a full-size SUV with a third row, it just seems so cramped back there compared to a proper minivan - especially with how high the floor is, leaving your thighs hanging in the air.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

the 3rd row is certainly not ideal, but it does the job. Perfect for smaller adults or any kid.

@Aikynbreusov 2 года назад

Haha. This 2020 X7 in this video is now probably worth only $85,000..... That's a deep depreciation

@oBraveHeart 3 года назад

I hear the body roll is quiet bad on the X7. Could you have passengers in the back and test it out please? A comment would suffice. Thank you.

@trentcardwell8620 4 года назад

Great content!

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Thank you Trent!

@chrstphrdyer 3 года назад

The brakes make it so I can make it dance

@legacyturbo8485 3 года назад

So I’m picking up my new x7 m50i next week it’s black on black ..!!!!! So what you’re telling me is that I’m going to like this better than my 2014 b7 alpina ?? Lol I sure as hell hope not ..!!!! Cause if so next step will be the xb7 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

@noahpillans 4 года назад

Are those two strobing purple lights on the top of the instrument cluster visible to the naked eye or are they infrared lights visible on camera that are used for something like sensing driver attentiveness?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

bingo on the driver sensing. You can't see the lights with the human eye...just picked up on camera. I actually lowered the steering wheel to try to block it from the POV haha

@e36s54 4 года назад

Worst gauges ever. How much trouble would it be to swap in an e30 cluster?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

haha that would be a hefty price to a very talented shop I'm sure

@sohailkutty 4 года назад

the grill lol

@ScottSellsSoCal 4 года назад

Sohail Khan there’s lots of engine to cool down 😍

@Mike1122. 3 года назад

0-60 in under 4 seconds, that’s super fast for an SAV.

@kobekiko475 3 года назад

It’s 4.5 seconds but who’s counting lol 😂

@jinmd9094 2 года назад

@@kobekiko475 I believe the Alpina XB7 does 0-60 in 4 seconds flat. 😀

@philliesphan334 4 года назад

If you had $113G to spend on a car would you buy this? I'm shocked this is your favorite BMW on sale & not the M2 competition

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

M2 weighs 3600lbs. It doesn’t even accomplish its own goal of being a small sporty coupe. Plus the rear end is never planted This thing achieves all of the goals and exceeds expectation

@bombstar10 4 года назад

Tedward I’ll say that I think the base M2 (manual) is the real option. Decently lighter, doesn’t have that horrid S55 motor. Thoughts on the Z4 30i? I’ve found that to be the best autocross car they sell now

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

@@bombstar10 The current Z4 is one of the best handling cars I've ever driven. A total monster for autocross. I only had a few laps at an autocross circuit with it but it blew me away. I'd like to spend more time with it

@jzimm7095 4 года назад

The lane keep assistant should stop pulling you back in your lane if you actually use the turn signal

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

so you just drive down narrow streets with cars parked on the side of the road with a turn signal on while you go straight?

@jzimm7095 4 года назад

Tedward no, you only need the turn signal to leave your lane / cross the middle lane.

@AviationDirection 4 года назад

So many things that will break!

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Certainly possible!

@nebojsa1976 4 года назад

I have 328i from 2006. Only thing not leaking are seats.

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

hahaha classic. My M5 has a rear main seal leak. Lovely.

@hx.925 Год назад

Is there a difference between the ride of the m50i and the 40i/50i?

@jeffreylang9812 3 года назад

Could you still love the X7 with the 6 cylinder? Just wondering if the excitement goes away or if it’s still good enough to win you over. My other car is a M2 and wife has an X3. I’m considering the x7 40i for daily driving.

@sholaesq 3 года назад

I have driven a loaner X7 40i for a week while my 750 is being fixed and that engine seems perfect for the truck. BMW magically worked it to respond well and quite fast.

@jsy8513 3 года назад

역시 BMW

@paulchiu 2 года назад

22” wheels with performance run flats?

@splkzyy 4 года назад

Everywhere else when you brake hard, the brake lights flash and when coming to a complete stop it turns on the hazards doesn’t it do that in America ?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

I actually cannot confirm and it’s going to drive me nuts now. Older cars like my e92 would just engage the rear fogs under hard braking probably safe to assume these tails flash

@splkzyy 4 года назад

Tedward btw I was wondering if you could review the Range Rover svr

@jinmd9094 2 года назад

@@TedwardDrives Good point. I wonder why we don't get rear fog lights in the USA any more. No longer on BMW or Audi, and not sure about Mercedes. Audi won't even give U.S. drivers auto hold. ☹

@dimen1997 4 года назад

Should I get the Alpina or tune a M50i?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

The alpina is about 40k more so tuning would be a cheaper option if you don’t need the badge

@dimen1997 4 года назад

Tedward yeah but I heard the handling and stuff is way better what do you think?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

Can’t say until I drive the alpina, but it sounds incredible

@dimen1997 4 года назад

Tedward where did you hear it? I can’t find any vids of the exhaust other than the one where the guy is driving it and talking the whole time

@williamlong2682 4 года назад

A well done SUV for sure, but I think I prefer the GLS personally. That grille still has not grown on me AT ALL🤮🤢🥴. And honestly, I find the M Performance treatment on a 3 row SUV silly. I want my people hauler to just be a comfortable people hauler. But completely agree that technology in new cars has gone wayyyyyyy off the deep end. Too much and more than I’d ever want in a car personally. And a lot of it isn’t actually about engineering a better solution - much of it is just about engineering toys and marketing gimmicks that wow you once and you never use again!🤦🏼‍♂️

@CryptoQuest1 3 года назад

Looks like Boston area.

@heindaddel2531 2 года назад

Verdict: It’s a getaway car but you can’t use it to rob a bank because you can’t fold the seats of the second row to stow all the money 😜

@jinmd9094 2 года назад

I guess if you want to rob the bank, you should get the bench seat second row. It folds flat. 😲

@heindaddel2531 2 года назад

@@jinmd9094 Absolutely, but Americans love the captain’s seats not the bench

@jinmd9094 2 года назад

@@heindaddel2531 Yes we do! 🇺🇲🇺🇸

@nicolaszaroyan4764 2 года назад

Same platform the of Rolls-Royce Cullinan

@rensomaria1876 3 года назад

What's your thoughts on performance tires vs all season in Winter east coast?

@TedwardDrives 3 года назад

I always have two sets of wheels and tires. Performance summers and winters. All seasons don’t cut it in the snow and ice

@ChasePhilport 3 года назад

What are the infrared lights flickering on the dashboard?

@TedwardDrives 3 года назад

They monitor the driver to see if you’re sleeping or alert

@gunmenow 4 года назад

Is it better than Merc GLS?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

I have not driven the GLS yet, but the X7 packs way more performance. GLS 580 is down on power quite a bit and frankly I don't believe it looks very good. So without driving it, the X7 has my vote. That could change if it really impresses when I have a go in it.

@neethposh 4 года назад

What car @0:45 ?

@vincejordan2715 4 года назад

Looks like it could be a mclaren 600lt or modified 570s

@jeanviloria1988 3 года назад

McLaren 600LT

@jorgecerda156 3 года назад

1:57 dome light blinks?

@zackalamuddin2186 3 года назад

its because of the camera, they don't do that irl

@ryanmcfarland1900 4 года назад

Still not sure why anyone would want one of these super powerful SUVs. Whith this money why not get a real sports car and an SUV?

@TedwardDrives 4 года назад

I’d imagine the average M50i owner also has a sports car. They just don’t want to be bored on the daily drive or weekend trips to their summer/ski home

@gunmenow 4 года назад

Tedward I know someone has a G class and R8 and also a normal C class. That tells the story.

@aldeen3 3 года назад

Guys I have a question, do you actually think all these ai driving assist is genuinely beneficial for us in the future, maybe for cars which drive themselves they are required, but for vehicles that still require a human to steer and stuff, is ai driving aid even required since your driving anyways. I do understand that there are some ai driving aid which is helpful, but the majority imo is not

@jinmd9094 2 года назад

The stop-n-go in bumper to bumper traffic sure takes a lot of the stress out of driving. Plus the smart cruise control so you don't have to keep manually slowing down and returning to set speed.

@None-yb5ts 3 года назад

anyone who makes enough money to buy a car like this would be a fool to spend it on a car like this. in 20 years it'll be 30 grand... that's bad for business

@TedwardDrives 3 года назад

If it’s worth 30 grand in 20 years that’s a fantastic purchase.

@None-yb5ts 3 года назад

@@TedwardDrivesBMW used to make great reliable cars. everything changed in 2006. paying more than 60k for a new bmw now is an "idiot tax" or "ego tax" my E30 will always be better than the new trash bmw makes (except the m2 is cool) and it aint fantastic when your car depreciates 60k. but i guess luxury car companies line their pockets with rich idiots like you

@TedwardDrives 3 года назад

@@None-yb5ts Yikes aggressive. Deep breath Guy. e46 had rod bearing issues as well as rear subframes that have a 100% failure rate. That was up through 2006. Nothing has changed with depreciation either. E46 M3 and e39 M5 were were 12-15k less than 10 years from new. Sounds like you your memory is a lot rosier than reality.

@None-yb5ts 3 года назад

@@TedwardDrives it's just depressing how expensive leather seats and anything more than 4 cylinders costs these days

@None-yb5ts 3 года назад

@@TedwardDrives cost of ownership for e46 and e39 are much lower than the cost of ownership of newer bmw. i've never been to a mechanic, and the new bmw cars force you to see mechanics. BMW just wants to milk money out of it's customers throughout the lifespan of it's products.