The BMW i7 is here with 536 hp and an abnormally large front grille
Published on Nov 08, 2022 at 2:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 08, 2022 at 3:08 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
The range-topping BMW i7 xDrive60 is here to change the paradigm for luxury sedans.
It has a lot of power, amazing technology and an abnormally large front grille.
But BMW has made it clear: the grille is here to stay.
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The BMW i7 sets itself apart from equivalent EV luxury sedans thanks to (or because of) its looks.
The large grille, for example, is a contentious issue.
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BMW has reinvented the iconic kidney grille and nearly every single model unveiled in recent years has an oversized one.
However, CEO Oliver Zipse himself is adamant that the controversial grille is here because it drives sales.
Grille or no grille – the new i7 doesn’t look like other sedans in the same category.
The slim headlamps and the relatively small windshield stand out against the massive, slightly raised hood.
By contrast, the rear section is more subtle and simple.
The side profile is perhaps the only thing about the car that’s BMW 7-esque.
Perhaps we’d have to squint a bit, but we can recognize the proportions and shapes of a BMW 7 Series.
The powertrain delivers 536 hp and it consists of two electric motors.
The one at the front (255 hp) is slightly less powerful than the rear one (308 hp), which makes the AWD system in the i7 rear-biased.
The claimed 0-60 time is 4.7 seconds and, even more importantly, it has a range of 388 miles.
This car is also a tech fast.
For starters, the i7 can drive itself on the highway and park itself remotely via the BMW app.
And then of course you’ve got several different displays.
The dashboard in the i7 incorporates BMW’s signature Curved Display, which combines a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen.
In addition to that, there are smaller, iPhone-like displays in the door panels that you can use to adjust your seat.
That’s impressive, but not as impressive as BMW’s hotly-anticipated 8K Theatre Screen.
It is located right behind the head-rests so that passengers in the back seats can enjoy it during long journeys.
However, BMW uses a completely new set-up because the screen folds out of a recess in the headliner.
Among other things, it has built-in Amazon Fire TV.
The 2023 BMW i7 is available now, starting at $119,300.
And if you can get over the massive grille, it might just be worth it.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
