The seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series (model code G70) are luxury saloons consisting of internal combustion versions and a battery electric version known as the BMW i7. It was introduced by BMW on 20 April 2022 during the nameplate's 45th anniversary.

Overview

The G70 7 Series is offered with petrol, petrol plug-in hybrid, diesel, and battery electric powertrains, with the latter being marketed as the i7. A V12 petrol engine option is no longer offered. The vehicle is only available in long-wheelbase form, with 130 mm (5.1 in) longer exterior dimensions, 48 mm (1.9 in) wider and 51 mm (2.0 in) taller compared to the previous generation long-wheelbase model.

In Europe, initial range only included the i7, while internal combustion versions were available at a later date which are 740d xDrive with 300 PS (296 hp; 221 kW) B57 3.0-litre turbo six-cylinder, along with two plug-in hybrid models which are 750e xDrive and M760e xDrive which will also be offered worldwide. The M760e xDrive will be the successor to the V12-powered M760i.

In North America, three trims are available for late 2022 introduction, including the i7 xDrive60. The internal combustion versions are the 740i and 760i xDrive, both equipped with mild hybrid.

In Thailand, three trims are available for November 2022 introduction, including the i7 xDrive60 in 3 Models M Sport (First Edition) / M Sport and the range-topping M Sport Gran Lusso. The internal combustion version with plug-in hybrid model is 750e xDrive M Sport CKD introduction in 2023.

In Malaysia, three variants are available which are the fully electric i7 xDrive60, the 750e xDrive Pure Excellence and the 750e xDrive M Sport. The two 750e variants are locally assembled.

In Indonesia, two variants are available which are the 735i M Sport and i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso. The 735i M Sport is locally assembled, while the i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso comes as CBU from Germany.

In 2023, BMW presented an armoured version of the i7.

Specifications

Internal combustion engines

i7 models

See also

• List of BMW vehicles

References

External links

• Media related to BMW G70 at Wikimedia Commons