2022 BMW i7

BMW M760e xDrive PHEV (2023) Price & Specs

The M760e xDrive – endowed with up to 420 kW – has quietly joined the BMW 7 Series range in SA. Here’s how much this plug-in hybrid derivative from the M division costs…

When the 7th-generation BMW 7 Series line-up – including petrol, diesel and fully electric powertrains – touched down in South Africa near the end of 2022, the Bavarian firm’s local division made no mention of the M760e xDrive derivative. Now, however, this plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant has quietly joined the range.

Thanks to the eagle-eyed folks over at duoporta.com, we know the M760e xDrive is priced from R3 090 000 before options, which sees it positioned at the very summit of the G70-generation luxury saloon range, where it slots in just above the battery-powered i7 xDrive60 M Sport (R3 010 000). As a reminder, the V8-powered 760i xDrive and fully electric i7 M70 xDrive are currently not offered in Mzansi.

How much does the BMW M760e cost in South Africa?

BMW 740i Design Pure Excellence – R2 237 751

BMW 740i M Sport – R2 312 751

BMW 740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence – R2 358 207

BMW 740d xDrive M Sport – R2 433 207

BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence – R2 935 000

BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport – R3 010 000

BMW M760e xDrive – R3 090 000

The prices above includes a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan, though BMW says the buyer “may elect to opt out” of this arrangement at the point of purchase.

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BMW M760e xDrive PHEV (2023) Price & Specs

The M760e xDrive has quietly joined the BMW 7 Series range in SA. Here’s how much this plug-in hybrid derivative from the M division costs…
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BMW i7 xDrive60 review

BMW i7 xDrive60 at a glance:

Dimensions: 5,391 mm x 1,950 mm x 1,544 mm, 3,215 mm wheelbase.
Drivetrain tested: xDrive60 - AWD 400 kW (544 hp), 745 Nm, 105,7 kWh total battery capacity; 101.7 kWh usable.
Other drivetrains: eDrive50 - RWD, 335 kW (445 hp), 650 Nm, 105,7 kWh total battery capacity; 101.7 kWh usable.
Charging: 195 kW CCS; 10-80% in 34 min.
Range: 625 km WLTP (499 km EPA)
Weight: 2,715 kg unladen; 3,250 kg gross
Other features: TV screen, Kidney grille backlight, OTA updates, Autopilot, First-class seat in back.

Verdict

BMW has used all its know-how on luxury vehicle making and the best EV technology it currently has in the making of the i7. The result is a stately vehicle with a strong presence on the road, which underscores the influence of its owner. You do need a bunch of the expensive optional extras to truly feel the difference to the other high-end rivals, though, which is unfortunate.

But if you have the money you can choose to be the driver or a passenger and you will not regret it either way. Driving the i7 is a pleasant and rewarding experience and the car can masterfully cater to completely different driving moods in each of its drive modes. Riding at the back of the i7 is among the greatest sensations one can have in a vehicle, but again a large part of the comfort is supplied by the pricey options.

Pros

Amazing ride quality.
Great power efficiency for the size.
Newest infootainment features.
Notable changes between the different drive modes.
Options that are unavailable in any other competitor.
Lots of space in the interior.
Opulent presence on the road.
Luxurious for the passengers, a joy to ride for the driver.

Cons

Exterior looks highly polarizing.
Teather screen is too close to your eyes.
Hazard lights button is dangerous to use.

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BMW i7 xDrive60 review

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A BMW that drives itself: Level 3 hands-free driving option to be offered in Germany

Hands-free driving, under certain circumstances, will soon be a reality for some BMW drivers in Germany.

The BMW Personal Pilot L3, with Level 3 autonomous driving capability as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), will soon be offered in certain 7 Series models in that market as a 6,000 euro (R120,000) option.

It allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel and their attention off the road at speeds of up to 60km/h on motorways with structurally separated carriageways. It is also the first system of its kind that can be used in the dark, BMW says.

The BMW Highway Assistant already offers advanced Level 2 partially automated driving in new BMW 5 Series models, complete with the innovative Active Lane Change Assistant with eye confirmation.

The crucial difference between Level 2 and Level 3 is that with Level 2 (partially automated driving) responsibility continues to lie with the driver at all times. When the BMW Highway Assistant is in use, drivers must watch what is happening on the road and be able to take over the task of driving again at all times. This is continuously monitored using an intelligent attentiveness camera.

 
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