45 years after the debut of the BMW 7-Series, the seventh generation takes the stage as the most advanced and innovative vehicle in the luxury sedan segment
BMW i7 is finally available in China which is by far the most competitive luxury car market in the world. The i7 wil complete BMW's electric car portfolio with other 4 EVs already on the market - iX, i4, iX3 and China-only i3.
The BMW i7 will be initially available only in one trim - i7 xDrive60L. The “L” used to signify a long-wheel base vehicle in the past but the i7 sold in China has exactly the same length of 5,391 mm and the same wheelbase of 3,215 mm as its European counterpart. The “L” seems to refer to First Class Seats in the rear which in China come as standard.
The i7 xDrive60L is the only option but is available as either Deluxe Package or M Sport Package - both cost exactly the same eye-tingling RMB 1,495,000 which is nearly $210,000 at current exchange rates. The differences between the two packages are in wheels, interior wood trim, steering wheel and exterior chrome trim - surprisingly it is the M Sport Pack that comes with chrome.
A sentiment shared among the group of journalists gathered after a day spent sampling this new range is that the i7 xDrive60 is the 7 Series to have. A vehicle that offers such a bold and unapologetic stance may as well continue its tale of flamboyance with a future-focused drivetrain that only adds to the sense of occasion.