Design, features, range and more: All about the 2023 BMW I7 electric sedan
Delhi : With an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1.90 crore, the BMW i7 electric vehicle has arrived in India. It is, in essence, an all-electric version of the 7 Series sedan that will only be offered in the xDrive 60 specification. The BMW i7 arrives in India through the CBU route to compete fiercely with vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan. With a three-box silhouette, this one does resemble a typical car, though. The style of the i7, which is based on the ICE model, is nearly identical to that of the 7 Series itself, with blue accents serving as the primary differentiation.
In addition, it receives new alloy wheels with improved aerodynamics, and a I insignia is mounted on the front grille. The nose will undoubtedly elicit conflicting opinions due to the architecture of its vertically split headlamps and enormous kidney grill. It gains iX-like door knobs as you move to the sides. Except for the emblems, the rear end is virtually identical to the 7 Series. The BMW i7 measures 5,391 mm in length, 1,950 mm in width, and 1,544 mm in height.
Inside, everything is elegant and fair. The infotainment system and instrument cluster, which have curved displays and have respective sizes of 14.9 inches and 12.3 inches, are used. The system is driven by the BMW iDrive 8 OS. The theatre mode, which shrinks a 31.3-inch 8k display to movie theatre proportions, is the main attraction here. The screen is powered by an integrated Amazon Fire TV and folds down from the ceiling. Consequently, streaming content to the display is simple.
The BMW i7's 2023 powertrain is a potent one. The twin motor BMW i7 made for India has a combined peak power output of 544 horsepower and a maximum torque of 745 Nm. As a result, it has a top speed of 239 kmph and can accelerate to 100 kmph from a stop in just 4.7 seconds. A full charge of the battery pack used in this instance, a 101.7 kWh lithium-ion unit, provides a range of 591 to 625 kilometres (WLTP cycle).
