BMW Launches new-generation 7 Series and first fully-electric i7 in India

While the price of 7 Series begins at ₹1.70 crore (ex-showroom), i7 has a starting cost of ₹1.95 crore (ex-showroom). Bookings have opened for both and deliveries will commence in March.

Published on: Jan 8, 2023, 15:16:02 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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Germany's BMW has launched its seventh-generation 7 Series and the first all-electric i7 in India. While the price of 7 Series begins at ₹1.70 crore (ex-showroom), i7 has a starting cost of ₹1.95 crore (ex-showroom). Also, bookings for both models have opened, with deliveries scheduled to commence in March.

Bookings of both models are open and deliveries will commence in March.

“A modern art experience awaits you. Introducing the all-new BMW 7 Series and the first-ever fully-electric BMW i7, designed to move the ones who move the world. Enter a world of elevated luxury,” tweeted BMW India on Saturday.

BMW new-gen 7 Series: Features and specifications

According to HT Auto, the new-gen 7 Series gets features such as an optional 31.3-inch 8K theatre screen with Amazon Fire TV built-in. There are also features such as a 5.5-inch touchscreen control panel integrated into rear doors, an 18-speaker 4D audio system, executive lounge seats with up to 42.5 degrees reclining; automatic doors, panoramic glass-roof, cloud-based navigation etc.

For powertrain, the model gets a 3-litre, in-line, six-cylinder petrol engine with 376 bhp maximum power and 520 Nm peak torque. The motor is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

BMW all-electric i7: Features and specifications

The i7, on the other hand, comes with a 101.7 kWh battery pack that, according to the company, gives a range of 625 km on a single charge. Compatible with fast charging of up to 195 kW, it can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 240 kmph.

An 11 kW AC charger takes 10.7 hours to fully charge this model, while a fast charger takes 34 minutes for charging of up to 80%.

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