The new BMW i7 is a comfortable, relaxing blend of remarkable technology and 536bhp electric performance - but does it justify a £108,305 price tag? Read all the details on Autocar:
Next spring, it will be joined by two plug-in hybrid versions, comprising a base 750e xDrive and a range-topping M760e xDrive that mixes a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined 563bhp. Later next year, i will meet M in the i7 range with a 597bhp i7 M70 xDrive flagship. While diesel and petrol versions will be offered in some markets, the UK is not among them.
The amount of switches and buttons has been reduced from the outgoing 7 Series, yet pleasingly a rotary controller remains, so it’s not a touchscreenonly environment. There are also voice and gesture controls, although neither is as intuitive as one’s jabbed inputs. Where a leap over thehas been taken is in some of the details and the aforementioned craftsmanship. Most notable is the crystal-like Interaction Bar running across the full width of the cabin.
‘Very special’ are words that have never typically followed the 7 Series around in the modern era. But not so this time, for electric power turns out to suit the car very well indeed. The 7 Series has always been a curious kind of luxury saloon, one seemingly more keen to try to handle like athan provide the comfortable ride of an S-Class. Typically, and inevitably, 7 Series’ overall size has compromised its handling, and the ride has never been that good anyway.
It won’t surprise you to hear, given that the i7 develops 536bhp and has a 0-62mph time of 4.7sec, that this is a very quick car, too. But then so are many other electric cars. Pace is not what the i7 is all about; what matters here is how it’s delivered. Much like the rest of the car, it’s done in a quiet and effortless way that remains entirely in keeping with the rest of the dynamic character. A soothing car to drive and most likely be driven in.
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