There’s little doubt that the big flagship sedan will be the car of the future. FOR ONE, the M Division just unveiled the Concept XM, a true contemporary BMW car with all the benefits and downsides that come with that, as well as an SUV. The 7 Series, on the other hand, is a bit more conservative. The electrified version of the next 7er was rumored not to be detaching from the main sedan line. It is now official: the electric 7 is to be dubbed the i7, along with the i4 and iX in a newly reimagined EV sub brand lineup.
As the i8, and more recently, the i3, died, it seemed that BMW was ceasing to develop the i-xperiment. The iX’s daring styling aside, the i lineup overall appears to be more conventional than before despite the iX’s daring style. The i4 looks like a regular 4 Series from a few paces back, while the i7 looks more like a 4 Series than the iX. Despite that, it appears that the low-slung headlamps are likely to appear on the production car.
As we know, the i7 will use the same basic powertrain and battery as the iX, although it may have a different motor and battery capacity. A dual motor setup on the iX xDrive50 produces 516 horsepower and 564 pound-feet of torque. The iX M60 should be capable of producing more than 600 watts, which means either or both would be a viable option for the i7.
The next-generation BMW 7 Series will come standard with flush door handles, automatic close doors air suspension, and a splendid audio system. The BMW i7 will offer Level 3 autonomous driving.
Additionally, the iX used a battery pack sized at 105 kWh (useable), which is on the large side for current EVs. The Mercedes-EQ EQS EV luxury sedan, on the other hand, is powered by 107.8 kWh of battery power and produces 516 hp and 631 lb-ft of torque. We can imagine the i7 to be somewhere in the ballpark of these specs for the powertrain and battery.
Last year, it was announced that the 7-series, BMW’s flagship sedan, would be launched along with an electric powertrain. A camouflaged prototype is shown at the BMW Group winter test center in Sweden near the Arctic Circle, testing in extreme conditions. The company has announced it will be called i7 and has released teaser images. In addition to the vehicle’s driving dynamics, BMW said it would test the vehicle’s electric powertrain’s resistance to extreme cold.
While BMW’s camouflage largely conceals the i7’s true design, some details can be seen. It looks like a cut line extending between the horizontally-oriented headlights and the grille, causing it to look like it has furrowed brows. The headlights’ sides are thin vertical air intakes, and on the lower portion of the front bumper are small holes used to cool the battery. Even though the rear end is well-hidden, the side windows display a Hofmeister design element, a trademark BMW design.
Mid to late 2022 is likely to be the launch date for the i7. Apex Auto Garage specializes in BMW repair Dubai. For BMW service Dubai, Apex Auto Garage is the best.