BMW has debuted its seventh-gen 7 Collection. The posh sedan’s line-up incorporates thermal engined-, in addition to in plug-in hybrid- and, for the primary time, all-electric variants.
Supplied completely in long-wheelbase configuration, and with 5mm extra space between the axles than the outgoing 7 Collection “L” variants (now 3215mm), the brand new 7 Collection is 130mm longer, 48mm wider and 51mm taller than earlier than. It now rides on air suspension entrance and rear with adaptive damping as customary throughout the vary.
BMW says the mannequin’s “commanding presence is exemplified by monolithic surfaces and new signature front-end styling with headlights cut up into two sections” in what is perhaps essentially the most controversial styling transfer since “Bangle Butt” E65-gen 7 Collection from 2001.
Moreover, Australian consumers can have the chance to spec their 7 Collection with a “outstanding and aggressive” M Sport package deal when the mannequin goes on sale right here later this yr.
The Munich-based model’s luxurious sedan options a number of new applied sciences together with an non-compulsory 31.3-inch BMW Theatre Display, multi-sensory iDrive management, BMW Curved Show, and Manoeuvre Assistant for automated parking and manoeuvring exhibiting “the clear potential for Stage 3 automated driving and parking capabilities”, BMW says.
Consolation options prolong to an Govt Lounge possibility (reclining seats) for the second row, Particular person Merino leather-based and cashmere wool upholstery, a subtly lit management panel, new gearshift selector, lively haptic steering wheel controls for the brand new D-shaped steering wheels (two designs accessible), BMW Clever Private Assistant and augmented actuality head-up show.
Considerably, the 7 Collection will even be provided as a totally electrical model domestically, BMW Australia says it would provide 740i (petrol) with 280kW and 540Nm, and i7 xDrive60 (electrical) with 400kW and 745Nm variants Down Below from This autumn.
Paired with 48V mild-hybrid know-how and an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, the petrol-powered 7 Collection is alleged to be able to accelerating from standstill to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds, whereas the all-electric variant slashes that determine to only 4.7 seconds.
BMW says the i7 xDrive60 options fifth-generation eDrive know-how, which contains an built-in drive system, clever vitality administration, a brand new charging course of and superior battery-cell know-how. The association goals to optimise not solely vitality consumption, however enhance adaptive recuperative and charging capabilities.
The mannequin incorporates a 101.7kWh battery pack able to providing as much as 625km of driving vary (WLTP) from a single cost. BMW says high-speed DC charging (as much as 195kW capability) will allow as much as 170km of vary to be added to the i7 from a 10-minute cost and that the primary 7 Collection BEV might be provided with a complimentary five-year subscription to the Chargefox public high-speed EV charging community.
Manufactured on the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, Germany, petrol, plug-in hybrid and electrical variations of the brand new 7 Collection will roll off the identical manufacturing line. The power additionally produces different all-electric iX fashions, in addition to 5- and eight Collection variants.
BMW Australia says it would announce full specification and pricing of its seventh-generation 7 Collection nearer to the mannequin’s launch in This autumn . The present (sixth-generation) 7 Collection vary is priced between $204,400 and $383,900, plus on-road prices.
