BMW 7 Series & i7 Electric Sedan: All You Need To Know

The new-generations BMW 7 Series has broken cover and this time around flagship sedan range is joined with an all-electric derivative as well- the BMW i7. The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series and undergone a major revamp and it looks absolutely striking. The all-new BMW 7 Series also has a larger footprint compared to the outgoing model and is loaded to the gills with new features and modern-age tech. Here's all you need to know about the new BMW 7 Series sedan and the all-electric i7 sedan.

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1. In terms of looks, both the BMW 7 Series and the i7 are identical with the sharper and slimmer two-element crystal LED headlights. The kidney grille reminds you of the M4, it's larger, slimmer and gets an illuminated surround. The face is more upright, and the lines are sharper and simpler giving the model a bolder look than its predecessor.
   

   The i7 differentiates itself with blue accents while the 7 Series gets M Sport styling.

2. The i7 differentiates itself with blue accents while the 7 Series gets M Sport styling. BMW is offering a choice of wheel sizes on the "7" range from 20-inch alloys to 21-inch M Sport wheels, with darkened exterior accents.
   

   The curved display comprising the digital console and the infotainment screen runs the all-new iDrive 8 software

3. The cabin on the 2023 BMW 7 Series adopts the latest iteration of the brand's Live Cockpit Plus with the all-new iDrive 8 user interfaces. The 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and the 14.9-inch infotainment screen have a curved display and are a single continuous piece of glass. There's a new interaction bar seen on the 7 Series with touch-capacitive control for ventilation and climate control functions. But the 7 Series is more about rear-seat comfort and that's where you see some major upgrades over the older version.
   

   The 31.3-inch 8K theatre screen is optional but aims to elevate your in-car entertainment massively

4. The big addition is the optional 31.3-inch 8K theatre screen display that is offered as an options and is positioned between the front two seats on the 7 Series and the i7. Customers can have the "car theatre" experience on the move with a built-in Amazon Fire TV to provide access to online services.
5. There are also two 5.5-inch tables mounted within the door panels that provide access to each passenger. Complementing the massive screen is the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System that brings in 36 high-quality speakers.
   

   The 2023 BMW i7 looks bolder with the simpler lines and sharp appeal. It also gets blue accents on the exteiror to differentiate from the 7 Series

6. The standard version is offered with 18 in-car speakers. Four speakers are integrated into the headliner for a full 4D audio function. Other highlights include the extensive use of sustainable materials in the BMW i7 and the 7Series' cabin. The seats are upholstered Merino leather while cashmere wool has also been used in the cabin.
   

   The i7 packs two electric motors with a combined output of 536 bhp and 744 Nm with 0-100 kmph coming up in 4.5 seconds.

7. 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's been upgraded with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The unit now belts out 375 bhp and 519 Nm of peak torque.
8. The top-spec 760i xDrive, meanwhile, gets the 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 536 hp and 750 Nm of peak torque. The model sprints from 0-100 kmph in 4.2 seconds, while power is sent to all four wheels via the 8-speed automatic transmission that's standard across the range.
9. The all-electric BMW i7 xDrive60 is equipped with two electric motors drawing power from the 101.7 kWh battery pack. The power mills belt out 536 bhp and 744 Nm with 0-100 kmph coming up in 4.5 seconds. BMW says i7 can travel up to 483 km (US EPA Driving Range) on a single charge and is compatible with a fast charger up to 195 kW, while the top speed on the i7 is electronically-limited to 250 kmph.
10. On the mechanical front, the new 7 Series also gets four-corner air suspension system with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers as standard. There's also the adaptive suspension that lowers the saloon by 0.40-inch in Sport mode or will raise it by 0.8-inches over rough roads.
11. The i7 also gets the option to automatically lower itself for improved aerodynamics. The car also gets adaptive steering for more precision driving, while the rear-wheel steering can turn up to 3.5 degrees.
12. The new BMW 7 Series will also come with Level 2 Plus hands-free driving system and it also features lane-centring technology and automatic lane-change functions as part of the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). BMW has also expanded its Parking Assistant feature on the 7 Series and i7, which allows for advanced remote smartphone parking as well as reverse assist. It also lets the i7 automatically reverse itself out of a tight situation.