BMW India revealed in December last year that it would increase the cost of all of its vehicles by up to 2 per cent. In a recent development regarding the same, the luxury car manufacturer has disclosed the precise quantum of the hike for its model range. Notably, the company's flagship electric vehicle, the i7, becomes up to Rs 10 lakh more expensive with this latest price revision. The xDrive60 M Sport and M70 xDrive are the two available variants for the electrified sedan; only the former is subject to the previously indicated price increase, while the latter's cost stays the same. Following the price adjustment, the ex-showroom pricing for this opulent EV ranges from Rs 2.13 crore to Rs 2.50 crore.
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BMW i7: Battery Pack and Performance
The i7 initially arrived in India last year in a single xDrive60 variant. It is powered by two electric motors and has a 101.7kWh lithium-ion battery. With 536bhp of maximum power and 745Nm of peak torque, the vehicle can reach from 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds. Furthermore, the electric 7 series can be charged with up to 11kW on an AC system and up to 195kW on a DC system. The latter is supposed to fully charge the i7's batteries from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 34 minutes. With a single charge, it can drive up to 625-kilometre.
As for the i7 M70 xDrive variant, it is also propelled by a dual-motor setup, with one motor generating 254bhp at the front axle and the other supplying 483bhp at the rear. They produce an impressive 1,015Nm of torque and a total output of 657bhp. When M Launch Control and M Sport Boost are employed in conjunction with the all-wheel drive system, torque can briefly reach 1,110Nm. The car goes from 0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds and has an electronically regulated top speed of 250km/h. The i7 M70 sports a 101.7kWh battery pack as well that delivers an estimated 560-kilometre of range on a single charge.
BMW i7: Styling Cues
The BMW i7 and the ICE 7 Series have similar design elements. This is especially evident in the larger kidney grille illuminated surrounds and the smaller, sharper two-element crystal LED headlamps. Its bold appearance is attributed to its long bonnet, erect face, and sharper lines. The i7 receives the blue highlights, while the 7 Series gets an M Sport look. BMW offers a range of wheel sizes for the "7" series, from 20-inch alloys to 21-inch M Sport wheels, with darker exterior elements.
Some of the distinctive styling cues of the i7 M70 xDrive are the flush-fitting door handles, slim LED tail lamps, and a dual-tone exterior paint finish. Along with other M-specific elements like side skirts, front side panels, ORVMs, and a rear spoiler, the M emblem is visible on the grille. The M70 variant also features 21-inch M light alloy wheels.
BMW i7: Safety Features
The all-electric model's safety suite includes seven airbags, cornering brake control, ABS with EBD, 3-point seatbelts for each passenger, dynamic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features like lane change warning, blind spot assistance, and rear crossing traffic warning.
BMW i7: Cabin Layout and Feature List
The dashboard of the 7 Series is the same in both the ICE and electric versions. Apart from the leather upholstery available in two colours—black and grey—the all-electric M70 xDrive also has carbon fibre embellishments. M door sills and a 3-spoke M Walknappa leather steering wheel with M badging are two of the M-specific characteristics. Regarding features, the i7 has a curved display setup with a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver's display running on BMW's operating system 8. Other features include ambient lighting, a 35-speaker sound system, powered front and rear seats with massage capabilities, and a 31.3-inch 8K touchscreen unit for rear passengers.
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BMW i7: Competition Check
Coming to the market rivals of the electrified sedan from the house of BMW, the i7 competes with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, the Porsche Taycan, and the Audi e-tron GT, among others.
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