The i7 M70 xDrive features a dual-motor setup generating 657 BHP and 1100 Nm.

BMW has launched i7 M70 xDrive in India. The electric sedan is priced at Rs 2.50 crore (ex-showroom) and will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU).

The BMW i7 is based on the seventh-generation 7 Series. The M70 xDrive comes in a dual-tone colour scheme with BMW’s signature kidney grille up front and 21-inch alloy wheels. It also gets a few M-specific cosmetic bits, including side skirts, front fenders, ORVMs and a rear spoiler.

Inside, the i7 M70 features a sleek, minimalistic dashboard with dual screens and a massive roof-mounted 31-inch 8K retractable touchscreen in the rear. There are additional 5.5-inch touchscreens on the rear doors. Other features include automatic climate control, wireless charger, ambient lighting and a 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system.

The i7 M70 xDrive features a dual-motor setup generating 657 BHP and 1100 Nm. It is powered by a 101.7 kWh battery pack offering a range of 560 km. BMW claims the i7 M70 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.

The BMW i7 competes with the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Audi e-tron GT in the electric luxury car space.

Earlier this year, BMW launched the i7 electric sedan in India. It is available in the single xDrive60 variant, but if the latest reports are to be believed, the carmaker is likely to introduce the i7 M70 in the country soon.

The BMW i7 M70 is the flagship version of the i7 EV. It uses a twin-motor setup that generates 651 BHP and 1100 NM, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.

The electric motors are powered by a 101.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that offers a claimed range of 560 km (WLTP cycle). The battery can be charged using a 22 kW AC charger in 5.5 hours. A 195 kW DC fast charger can top up the battery from 10-80% in just 34 minutes.

The BMW i7 M70 gets several cosmetic bits on the outside that make it stand out. The car gets more aggressive M bumpers, M side skirts and mirrors as well as M alloy wheels with blue brake calipers. The massive grille up front gets a gloss black finish and there's an M rear spoiler as well. Customers can also opt for a dual-tone paint job.

The i7 M70 comes equipped with the M interior package with several M-specific bits, including an M steering wheel, M footrests, executive lounge seating with massage function, a rear seat theatre screen, 4-zone automatic climate control and soft close doors; among others.

Source: Autocar India

The seventh generation BMW 7 Series is available in three powertrain options: Petrol, Diesel and Electric. The BMW i7 will be imported via the CBU route and will take on the Mercedes EQS.

BMW has launched the seventh generation 7 Series in India. The limousine is available in three powertrain options: Petrol, Diesel and Electric. At launch, BMW is offering the 740i M Sport priced at Rs. 1.70 crore and the all-electric i7 xDrive60, which costs Rs. 1.95 crore (ex-showroom). The diesel variant will be introduced later.

The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series comes with a radically new front fascia featuring an enormous kidney grille flanked by split headlamps with LED daytime running lights on top and the main headlamp cluster below. The car gets new design alloy wheels and horizontal LED taillights at the rear.

Inside, the new 7 Series gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It comes with a new flat-bottom steering wheel, touch-sensitive controls on the centre console, a gear selector and the traditional iDrive controller. One of the highlights of the new model is the massive 31.3-inch 8K roof-mounted theatre screen and 5.5-inch touchscreens positioned on the rear door handles.

The BMW 740i M Sport is powered by a 3.0-litre petrol engine that produces 376 BHP and 520 Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

The all-electric i7 xDrive60 uses a 101.7 kWh battery pack that powers a pair of electric motors, delivering 536 BHP and 744 Nm. According to BMW, the i7 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 239 km/h.

The i7 is said to have a maximum range of 625 km (WLTP cycle). The battery can be charged in 10.5 hours using an 11 kW AC charger and in about 5 hours using a 22 kW AC charger. A 195 kW DC charger can add 170 km of range in 10 minutes. 

The BMW 7 Series takes on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Audi A8, while the i7 electric sedan rivals the Mercedes EQS.

The BMW i7 is the all-electric version of the 7 Series. It will be offered in the xDrive60 variant offering a maximum range of 625 km.

The next-generation BMW 7 Series and i7 electric limousine will be launched in India on January 7, 2023. The cars will be presented at Joytown, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

The all-new 7 Series gets split headlamps and an enormous kidney grille. The side and rear profiles have also been changed and now feature new 5-spoke alloy wheels and new horizontal LED taillights at the rear. 

Inside, the car gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It comes with a new flat-bottom steering wheel, touch-sensitive controls on the centre console, gear selector and the traditional iDrive controller. One of the highlights of the new model is the massive 31-inch 8K roof-mounted theatre screen and 5.5-inch touchscreens positioned on the rear door handles.

Globally, the new 7 Series is offered with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains ranging from a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol to a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8.

The BMW i7 is the all-electric version of the 7 Series. It will be offered in the xDrive60 variant, which packs a 101.7 kWh battery pack. It powers dual electric motors (one on each axle), producing 536 BHP and 745 Nm. The all-electric BMW i7 is said to have a maximum range of 625 km on a single charge, with fast and standard charging options.

The BMW XM and X7 facelift could be launched in December 2022, while the 7th-gen 7 Series is expected to arrive early next year.

BMW India is strengthening its flagship range with four new models. Besides the next-gen 7 Series and the X7 facelift, the carmaker has also lined up the i7 electric sedan and the XM SUV for the Indian market.

BMW XM and X7 facelift:

According to a media report, BMW plans to launch the X7 facelift and the XM in December 2022. While the X7 has been given a mid-life makeover, the XM is an all-new high-performance SUV.

The latter features imposing styling, albeit a little controversial. It has an illuminated kidney grille flanked by split headlamps on either side. Inside, you get space for five and all the latest gizmos like a large touchscreen infotainment system with BMW’s latest iDrive 8 software, a digital instrument cluster and a head-up display.

The XM is offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The SUV comes with a 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine paired with an electric motor, producing a combined output of 644 BHP and 800 Nm. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.

BMW claims the XM is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The XM also comes with a 25.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which allows the SUV to run in electric-only mode for around 50 km with a top speed of 140 km/h.

7th-gen BMW 7 Series and i7 electric sedan:

The report also states that BMW India plans to debut the 7th-gen of its flagship 7 Series in January 2023. The all-electric version called the i7 will also debut around the same time

The new 7 Series is based on BMW’s CLAR platform. Like most of its high-end models, BMW has adopted the split headlamp design for its sedan as well. The car gets a large kidney grille and slim LED tail lights.

Inside, the car comes with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system But, the highlight of the new 7 Series has to be the massive 31-inch 8K roof-mounted theatre screen at the back.

In the international market, the new 7 Series is offered with a range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The all-electric i7 uses a 101.7 kWh battery that powers two electric motors that produce 536 BHP and 745 Nm. It has a maximum range of 625 km on a single charge.

Source: Autocar India

The new 7 Series is offered with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains.

BMW has started testing the seventh-generation 7 Series in India. A test mule of the car was recently spotted on a flatbed.

The seventh iteration of the luxury limousine made its debut in April this year. The car gets a rather controversial design featuring split headlamps and an enormous kidney grille. The side and rear profiles have also been changed and now feature new 5-spoke alloy wheels and new horizontal LED taillights at the rear.

Inside, the new 7 Series gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The car comes with a new flat-bottom steering wheel, touch-sensitive controls on the centre console, gear selector and the traditional iDrive controller.

One of the highlights of the new model is the massive 31-inch 8K roof-mounted theatre screen and 5.5-inch touchscreens positioned on the rear door handles.

The new 7 Series is offered with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains ranging from a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol to a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8.

The all-electric BMW i7 has a dual-motor setup producing 536 BHP and 745 Nm. It is powered by a 101.7 kWh battery that is said to offer a maximum range of 625 km on a single charge.

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The new BMW 7 Series will continue to rival the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8.

BMW has finally taken the wraps off its all-new 7 Series range. The brand's flagship range is now in its 7th-generation and features a drastic change in terms of design, features and tech. The new 7 Series will be offered in a range of petrol and diesel engine options, with BMW also debuting an all-electric version, called the i7.

In terms of exterior design, the 2022 BMW 7 Series now comes with a radically new front fascia featuring split headlights, with the LED daytime running lights on top and the main headlamp cluster below. The car also features a massive front grille along with a new front bumper and fog lamps at either end. The side and rear profiles have also been changed and now feature freshly-designed alloy wheels (standard 20-inch & 21-inch optional) and new horizontal LED taillights at the rear, along with a refreshed bumper.

Inside, the new 7 Series comes packed with all the latest tech, including the brand's latest curved digital display running the iDrive 8 OS. The flagship sedan features a 12.3-inch instrument display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Other features include a new flat-bottom steering wheel, touch-sensitive controls on the centre console, gear selector and the traditional iDrive controller. The new 7 Series comes with a massive 31-inch 8K roof-mounted theatre screen at the back, capable of video streaming via Amazon Fire TV. The massive screen is controlled by 5.5-inch screens positioned on the rear door handles.

The new BMW 7 Series will be offered with a set of petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. Currently, the 7 Series comes with either a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder petrol in two state-of tunes, either 282 BHP / 425 Nm or 375 BHP / 540 Nm, depending on the variant. There is also a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 536 BHP and 760 Nm, sending power to all four wheels via the brand's xDrive system. Both engines come paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The all-electric BMW i7 comes in a single xDrive60 trim. The i7 packs a 101.7 kWh battery pack that powers dual electric motors (one on each axle). The electric powertrain produces 536 BHP and 745 Nm. The all-electric BMW i7 is said to have a maximum range of 625 km on a single charge, with fast and standard charging options.

BMW has also stated that diesel and other plug-in hybrid powertrains will be introduced on the 7 Series sometime in early-2023.

The new BMW 7 Series will go on sale internationally in the coming months. Prices for the flagship sedan will be announced closer to the date of launch.

The electric sedan is expected to offer a power output of over 600 BHP, while the range is expected to be between 580 - 610 km.

BMW is all set to unveil the all-electric version of its flagship sedan, the i7, on April 20, 2022. Now, images revealing the front end of the upcoming electric sedan have leaked online ahead of its unveiling.

The images showcase the new BMW i7 electric sedan's front fascia with the split LED headlights, similar to the new X7 SUV. The setup features the LED daytime running lights on top with the integrated turn indicators, while the main headlamp unit is positioned below. Further, the lights can be seen flanking the brand's large signature kidney grille, which is expected to come with an illuminated frame. The front bumper features air vents at either end, with a central air intake right at the bottom.

The interior of the new-gen 7 Series is expected to debut the BMW theatre screen - a 31-inch 8K ultrawide display for the rear passengers, which will also be offered on the i7. Other features expected on the BMW i7 include power doors (opening/closing), a newly-developed panoramic sunroof, a fully-digital instrument cluster, LED lighting and plenty of other tech and connected features.

The upcoming BMW i7 is said to be underpinned by the brand's CLAR platform with the iX derived electric powertrain. The electric sedan is expected to offer a power output of over 600 BHP, while the range is expected to be between 580 - 610 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle).

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The BMW i7 will rival the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan.

BMW has officially teased the upcoming i7 electric sedan ahead of its global unveil. The BMW i7 EV will be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show on April 20, 2022.

The BMW i7 will be showcased alongside the next-generation 7 Series range, which includes pure-combustion and plug-in hybrid offerings as well. Once unveiled, the i7 will be the brand's first-ever pure-electric 7 Series and will take on the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan.

In terms of design, the BMW i7 will take inspiration from the XM hybrid concept. It is expected to feature a large kidney grille with an illuminated frame, novel lights from crystal glass, power doors (opening/closing) and a newly-developed panoramic sunroof. Inside, the i7 will get BMW's Theatre Screen - a 31-inch ultrawide display with 8K streaming support along with a large touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster, LED lighting and plenty of other tech and connected features.

The upcoming BMW i7 is said to be underpinned by the brand's CLAR platform with the iX derived electric powertrain. The electric sedan is expected to offer a power output of over 600 BHP, while the range is expected to be between 580 - 610 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle).

The BMW i7 once launched will take on the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

BMW has unveiled the first set of official images of the upcoming electric 7 Series undergoing winter testing. The official images showcase the BMW i7 completely covered in camouflage, revealing little to no design details.

BMW has, however, confirmed that the new i7 will use the brand's latest eDrive system, currently used on its iX luxury SUV. The BMW i7 will also make use of its CLAR platform, which also underpins the iX SUV, the i4 electric sedan and the ICE-powered 2 Series Coupe.

While BMW is yet to announce the powertrain of the i7, it is expected to borrow the battery and electric motor configuration from its iX SUV sibling. The BMW iX model is powered by a dual-electric motor setup producing 516 BHP. It uses a 105.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, offering 390 miles of range on a single charge.

The new BMW i7 is said to be globally unveiled sometime in 2022. Once launched, it will take on the Mercedes-Benz EQS.