One of many BMW 7 Sequence fashions launched on the Worldwide Media Launch of the posh limousine was an i7 xDrive60. However not simply any i7: this one was painted within the Frozen Deep Gray shade from BMW Particular person. We’ve seen the colour earlier than because it appears to be the one of many launch colours for the brand new 7 Sequence, however it seems even higher below the Californian solar. The BMW i7 xDrive60 will get an attention-grabbing shade palette.
Frozen Colours – An Further $5,000
A lot of the colours are present favorites like Aventurin Pink and Tanzanite Blue, however there’s additionally some new Frozen colours (Pure Gray and Deep Gray) and “Area Silver Metallic”, solely obtainable on the Luxurious trim vehicles. Carbon Black is current additionally and it’s one among our favorites. All the colours come without charge, besides Dravit Gray and Tanzanite ($1950 every) and the Frozen colours ($5,000). On this case, the i7 we drove was painted in Frozen Deep Gray.
Naturally, the extravagant cabin of the BMW i7 provides a variety of totally different choices. Select between Prolonged and Full Merino Leather-based choices, after which decide your shade. Full Merino Leather-based will set you again $5,450 and a particular Smoke White inside with cashmere inlays instructions $6,300. Different colours embody Amarone, Tartufo, and black. There’s 5 selections for inside trim and you’ll by no means go fallacious with a Carbon Fiber trim – an apparent selection in an M Sport automotive.
The Spectacular Theater Display
BMW additionally went all out in relation to the tech inside our tester. Except for the Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Encompass system, the Government Bundle and Crystal Headlights, this BMW i7 additionally featured the 8K 31″ Theater Display. It’s not solely the biggest display screen ever current in a BMW, but additionally a should for those who journey with children. The picture, the sound and streaming choices will make for a enjoyable highway journey.
Twin Electrical Motors
The BMW i7 xDrive60 is powered by twin electrical motors, made utilizing no uncommon earth supplies in any respect. Most energy output is 536 horsepower and 549 lb-ft of torque. In line with BMW, 0-60 mph occurs in 4.5 seconds and the i7 has a high pace of 149 mph. These two electrical motors, which give torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, get their vitality from a 101.7 kWh (usable) battery pack, which is claimed to be able to as much as 300 miles of vary. That vary determine is a BMW-estimated determine, primarily based on EPA testing procedures.
It’s price mentioning the xDrive60 is presently the only member of the i7 lineup, however the household will develop in 2023 to incorporate the M70. It should ship a wholesome energy increase from 544 hp and 549 lb-ft (745 Nm) to 660 hp and a mountain-moving 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque.
We may have a full overview of the BMW 7 Sequence household on November 6!
