The new i7 will be sold alongside the internal combustion-engined versions of the 7 Series and is the brand’s new flagship electric offering that sits above the BMW iX and i4 that came before.
see photos2023 BMW 7 Series and i7 to be sold with the range-topping variant later
BMW has discontinued the seventh generation 7 Series as the brand’s flagship luxury saloon. The 2023 BMW 7 Series is set to witness a complete overhaul with an attractive new design, but the more important bit is the addition of the all-electric i7 sedan which joins the line-up. It is the first time in the 45-year history of the model that an electrified version will sit at the top of the range. The new i7 will be sold alongside the internal combustion-engined versions of the 7 Series and is the brand’s new flagship electric offering that sits above the BMW iX and i4 that came before. The new BMW i7 will compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQS in this segment.
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The 2023 BMW i7 looks bolder with simpler lines and sharper appeal. It also gets a blue accent on the exteriors to differentiate it from the 7 Series
In terms of styling, both the BMW 7 Series and the i7 share sharper and slimmer two-element crystal LED headlights. The grille of the kidney is large, thin and has a light all around, making it hard to miss. The face is more straight and the lines are sharp and simple giving the model a bolder look than its predecessor. The i7 differentiates itself with blue accents while the 7 Series gets M Sport styling. BMW is offering a choice of wheel sizes in the “7” range from 20-inch alloy to 21-inch M Sport wheels with dark exterior accents.
The cabin of the 2023 BMW 7 Series adopts the latest iteration of the brand’s Live Cockpit Plus with a brand new iDrive 8 user interface. The 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and the 14.9-inch infotainment screen have a curved display and are a single piece of glass. The 7 Series sees a new interaction bar along with touch-capacitive controls for ventilation and climate control functions. But the 7 Series is more about pillion comfort and that’s where you see some major upgrades over the older version.
Curved display with digital console and infotainment screen runs brand new iDrive 8 software
The big addition is the optional 31.3-inch 8K theater screen display that can be folded between the front two seats on the 7 Series and i7. Customers can experience a “car theater” with built-in Amazon Fire TV to provide access to online services. Within the door panels are two 5.5-inch tables that provide access to each passenger. Complementing the huge screen is the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system that brings in 36 high-quality speakers. The standard version is offered with 18 in-car speakers. Four speakers are integrated into the headliner for full 4D audio function. Other highlights include the extensive use of sustainable materials in the cabin of the BMW i7 and 7Series. The seats are upholstered in merino leather while cashmere wool has also been used in the cabin.
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The 31.3-inch 8K theater screen is optional, but is aimed at massively expanding your in-car entertainment
With regards to the powertrain, the new BMW 7 Series will be offered with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and of course, electric options. The base 740i will get a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that has been upgraded with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The unit now produces 375 Bhp and 519 Nm of peak torque. Meanwhile, the top-spec 760i xDrive 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 makes 536 hp and 750 Nm of peak torque. The model accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 4.2 seconds, while power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission that is standard across the range.
On the BMW i7 xDrive60, the all-electric model uses two electric motors drawing power from a 101.7 kWh battery pack. The power mills produce 536 bhp and 744 Nm with a top speed of 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds. BMW says the i7 can travel up to 483 km (US EPA driving range) on a single charge and is compatible with fast chargers up to 195 kW. The top speed of the i7 is electronically limited to 250 kmph.
The i7 packs two electric motors that churn out 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds with a combined output of 536 bhp and 744 Nm.
Other bits on the new generation 7 Series include automatic self-leveling as standard and a four-corner air suspension system with electronically controlled dampers. There’s also adaptive suspension that lowers the saloon to 0.40-inch in Sport mode or will raise it by 0.8-inch on rough roads. The i7 also gets an option to automatically lower itself for better aerodynamics. The car also gets adaptive steering for more precise driving, while the rear-wheel steering can be turned up to 3.5 degrees.
On the technical front, the 2023 BMW 7 Series range gets the Level 2 Plus hands-free driving system. The car is also equipped with lane-focusing technology and automatic lane-change functions as part of advanced driver assistance systems. BMW has also expanded its Parking Assistant feature on the 7 Series and i7, which allows advanced remote smartphone parking as well as reverse assist. The latter allows the i7 to get out of a tight position.
2023 BMW i7 and 7 Series will hit India sometime next year
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The new generation BMW 7 Series and i7 will go on sale globally in November this year. This model will come to India sometime next year. While the 7 Series is likely to be locally assembled, it will be interesting to see if the i7 also gets the local treatment.
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