For the most part, the luxury sedan segment is quite reserved. Many offerings university lecturer’don’t take risks or really do anything daring. BMW is here to change that. If 2023 7 Lines doesn’t slap you in the face with its styling, all-electric i7 will kick you in the back with force – or gives you attention to detail and elegance. Either way, you’ll feel something for the new 7 Series.
(Full disclosure: BMW invited me to Rancho Mirage, not far from my house, to see the new 7 Series and the rest of the 2023 lineup. They put me in a great hotel and fed me a five-course breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day for three days. Does anyone really need to eat that much food every day? I don’t know, but I did.)
2023 BMW 7-Series and i7: What’s New
Everything. Everything is new. 2023 7-The series has been redesigned from the ground up. You may not like the front, but imagedon’tt do it fair. Personally, it has a lot of presence. BMW describes it as “sovereign,“Having the appearance of a supreme and powerful ruler, and I agree. The new 7-Series styling signals what we can expect from BMW’s new flagship luxury range: a distinctive design that will be reserved for the most expensive and luxurious models in the lineup. Any BMW with this design will have a prominent, nearly vertical front fascia, an optional illuminated kidney grille and a split headlamp design with LED DRLs above and headlights below. And now, This design will only be seen above 7-Series variant, iX US and X7 redesignedsets them apart from the rest of the BMW range.
BMW has paid attention to the exterior of the new 7 to every intricate detail it needs to be pointed out. Every line and crease you see on the bodywork serves an aerodynamic purpose. The power i7 take that even further with Air curtain and active vent control in the reticulum.
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The redesign has resulted in a car that’s bigger than its predecessor. While BMW used to sell standard and long-wheelbase versions of the 7, every model is long-wheelbase now. It’s a big car, having grown in length by 5.1 inches, gained 1.9 inches in width, and two inches in height.
While Europe gets multiple tool options for 7-SeriesAmerica-binding pattern will launch with just three powertrains to begin with. Campus 740i Okay a new version of the brand 3.0 liter inline six turbocharger with 375 hp, combined with a 48-volt hybrid system integrated directly into the transmission.
Those who want a V8 can only find it in 2023 760i xDrive now. This 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 also comes with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and develops 544 hp. Based on BMW CAR, these mild hybrid setups are less about efficiency but more about enhancing engine response and power.
Powertrain is finally the biggest news for 2023: BILLIONhe all is new, Fully electric BMW i7. It has dual electric motor, a 258 hp unit up front and a 313 hp unit powering the rear. Total combined power is 536 hp and 549 lb-ft of torque. A fourth powertrain option, a plug-in hybrid, is due next year.
2023 BMW i7: All luxury, all-electric
BMW did something unique while developing 7- newSeries: From the very beginning, the new model was designed to fit both internal combustion and electric powertrains. In recent years, a lot of automakers have included an all-electric powertrain in a model that was originally designed for a conventional ICE setup; Frames and platforms aren’t built to accommodate batteries and electric motors, and EVs come in as an afterthought. That’s what makes the i7 different. It has an internal combustion brother with similar style and performance, but the BMW i7 was designed from the ground up to be an EV.
i7 included a single mode, i7 xDrive60. From there, you can choose from a standard vehicle or the M Sport package. With one 101.7-battery kWh and two electric motors manufactured without the use of rare earth metals, the combined output is enough to push the i7 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. While EPA testing is still going on, BMW will have a range of 300 miles on a full charge.
2023 BMW i7: Impressive Impressions
Driving an i7 is an experience. EVs have been quiet, but the i7 .’s silence is on another level. Its like a vault. The only similar the noise you get is from the tires, and even that is silent. That being said, BMW has made artificial, engine-like noises to play through the stereo system while you’re driving this near-silent EV, and they’re a bit off-put. Drive Mode, or “Mode Matrix” as BMW calls it, offers a range of themed experiences, changing display layouts, interior ambient lighting and synthetic powertrain sounds. .
Sick Be honest, I’m only really interested in sports modeit makes i7 sounds like a spaceship under acceleration. Most other audio landscape modes just distracting. Expressive mode, for example, will make you think you have tinnitus every time you accelerate.
BILLIONhe i7 drives great, especially in M Sport decoration. In the corners, Ino hustle like a sedan half its size. Like most electric cars, the i7 carries a huge battery pack under the floor for a low center of gravity, and BMW has provided adaptive suspension for this large-body sedan with electronic dampers and rear-wheel steering with angle up to 3.5 degrees.
Charging i7 should not is a chore, one in two. BMW says one AC charger will be full battery of i7 with speeds up to 11 kW; DC fast charging boosts that to 195 kW. i7 owners will also receive three free year Unlimited charging with Electrify America.
2023 BMW 760i xDrive: Keeping the V8 Alive
While basic straight six-power supply 740i perfectly good for who Want a smooth and quiet luxury sedan, BMW has something with a little more performance. The only way to get a V8 in the 7-Series now it’s in 760i xDrive. Driving it, I find contradictions. A 536-horsepower twin-turbo V8 is no problem, especially when it can throw a 5,000-pound luxury sedan to 60 mph in just over four seconds. But driving an all-electric i7 breaks my heart with equally impressive acceleration and zero torque. For buyers want A large luxury sedan with a desire for performance, the 760i will be a car worth owning. As for me, I like the i7’s silent quickness. It feels more characterful with a car of this size.
2023 BMW 7-Series and i7: Luxury and attention to detail
BMW gave the 7-Line modeling to another level with technology, comfort and attention to detail. At the heart of all of this, which you may have seen is BMW theater screen in the back seat. Available as part of $4,600 optional package (more options required), this setup installs a giant 31 inch 8K powered Amazon Fire Flat screen TV for your rear passenger.
Only Make sure the front seats are in the correct position. The motorized big screen won’t deploy if it thinks it will collide with the front seats. And if you’re driving, be prepared to rely on your side mirrors and smarts: Theater Mode activates the ceiling TV and closes all rear sunshades, completely blocking your view of the rear..
If you want to stand out, you can order your 2023 7-Series in one of eight different two-tone paint options. They bring some classic chic charm to the model, but you’ll have to pay upwards of $10,000 to get your toned bust. The luxury doesn’t stop there: Yes, those are actual Swarovski crystals in the LEDs.
Some tech luxuries are borderline bonkers. There’s a crystal light bar that runs across the width of the dashboard and across the doors, which BMW calls the Interaction Bar. Each rear door has a 5-inch touchscreen for controlling things like climate or ambient light settings. And those doors can be opened or closed by pressing a button on the control panel or by voice command. You can park or park your car remotely from your phone, James Bond There is always tomorrow stylish, and for eco-conscious luxury buyers, you can opt for cashmere upholstery.
2023 BMW 7-Series and i7: Pricing and Availability
The new one 7-Mass begins arriving in dealers this month; Pre-orders have been available since spring. Includes $995 destination fee, 740i xDrive starting at $94,295; 760i xDrive starts up at $114,595. The i7 is at the top of the range, with a starting price of $120,295.
BMW has brought a lot of technology and style to the New 7-Series. Between the attention to detail and the exotic options, It is definitely one of the best in its class. Still, the all-electric i7 is a marvel. It takes luxury to the next level and takes advantage of the benefits of a silent, torquey EV powertrain. If the i7 is a preview of what’s to come the rest of the electric BMW range, Tesla and Mercedes should take precautions.
