The i7 has yet to be officially released by BMW. It's been teased and discussed thus far, and BMW isn't trying to hide its presence. However, no formal announcement means no official specifications, names, or prices. BMW, on the other hand, recently released one such tidbit on their BMWUSA website. At this time, just one model version — the BMW i7 xDrive60 — has been verified.
On BMW's website, we can find a few intriguing details regarding the BMW i7 xDrive60, enough to generate some quite correct assumptions. For starters, BMW claims it will have a maximum range of 324 miles. It's possible that it uses the same 105.2 kWh useable battery pack as the BMW iX xDrive50, which has a maximum range of 324 miles.
If the battery pack and range are the same, we can confidently assume that the powertrain will be the same as well. Dual electric motors will produce 516 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque, just as the iX. Though, just for seniority, we wouldn't be surprised if BMW threw in a few extra horses.
The BMW i7 xDrive60 will be distinguished by its design. While the i7 will have big kidney grills, they will be lit, similar to many of the company's traditional ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) automobiles. The BMW i7 will receive crystal headlights, which will be integrated into the new split headlamp design, in addition to the illuminated grille. I'm not sure how these operate, but according to BMW, "available Crystal Headlights make a stunningly elegant statement, crafted with the most rare crystal glass."
There are a couple of other intriguing details regarding the decor. One thing we already knew was that it would get the huge theater screen option that we saw at CES. Passengers will enjoy epic rear seat entertainment on the 31-inch, 8K resolution, 5G linked screen, all while being immersed in the car's superb Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system. When not in use, the screen appears to fold flat with the headliner and then fold back down when needed.
The all-new "BMW Interaction Bar" is another intriguing feature. It's essentially a beautiful lit glass bar that runs horizontally across the dashboard. The front air vents are controlled by touch-sensitive screens in the bar.
Additional versions will be available, including a high-performance model and a possible entry-level model. BMW CTO Frank Weber teased us about the higher-performance variant during an interview. He stated that the most powerful 7 Series car will be all-electric, confirming our suspicions regarding the BMW i7 M70 (or simply BMW i7 xDrive70). Soon, more on it! For the time being, the BMW i7 xDrive60 is the only confirmed model, and these are the only options that BMW has shown.On April 14, we'll see the rest.
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