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Next Generation BMW 7 Series, i7, X7 and XM: Launch Timeline and Expected Powertrain


The XM will be BMW’s most powerful production vehicle in India, while the i7 will be the third model in the brand’s electric vehicle lineup.

BMW India is lining up four new launches that will join the automaker’s luxury segment in the coming months. German car manufacturer iX electric SUV was sold out and it has also seen strong demand for X7 SUV. However, the top tier of the luxury car segment in India is dominated by Mercedes-Benzwith its new S-Class, GLS and recently released EQS . electric sedan Whirlpool.

But BMW won’t be left too far behind. The all-new 7-Series, the new i7 electric sedan, the upgraded X7 and even the XM super SUV are all lined up for consecutive launches. Here, we take a close look at each of the upcoming BMWs in India.

BMW X7 facelift: second week of December 2022

The X7 is the only car of these that will be a facelift, but it offers a fundamental change in styling. Released in April this year, the facelifted X7 features a completely redesigned front end while also debuting the brand’s new split headlight design. The interior also gets a major update with BMW’s latest curved infotainment display including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen – running the latest iDrive 8 software. .

In India, the X7 will be offered as xDrive 40i and xDrive 30d. The former uses a 380hp inline six-cylinder petrol engine, while the second uses a 352hp inline six-cylinder diesel engine – 40hp and 87hp more respectively. with their current specs in India. Both engines are mated to 48V mild hybrid technology and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive as standard.

BMW XM: second week of December 2022

The XM is only the second custom BMW Motorsport product since the mid-engined M1 supercar of the late 1970s. Revealed at the beginning of last month, the XM is the first M model to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain – it combines a 4.4-liter, 483-hp, twin-turbocharged V8 with mild hybrid technology with a single electric motor fitted. inside an 8-speed automatic transmission. 194hp, for a total power output of 653hp. The combined torque figure is 800Nm. It can even be run in pure EV mode with a range of up to 80km.

Similar in size to the X7, the XM certainly looks very well-groomed and will split opinions on its styling. However, the interior has a familiar BMW layout, although the rear seat area has been redesigned into the ‘M Lounge’, focusing more on occupant comfort than any previous M car. . It is also equipped with the latest iDrive 8 system with the most driver assistance systems ever installed on a BMW vehicle.

Next-generation BMW 7 Series: January 2023

The The latest 7-Series now in its seventh generation and based on BMW’s CLAR platform. Unsurprisingly, the new 7 Series adopts the new home look that debuted with the X7 facelift and, although polarizing, the new design has been largely driven by customer feedback from markets like China Country and United States. The interior has also been completely redesigned with new hidden AC vents, a curved screen infotainment system, touchscreens on the rear door pads, automatic doors and new crystal effects for the panels. controls, but the biggest highlight has to be the hood option- mounts a 31.3-inch, 8K ‘cinema’ monitor.

It also has a plethora of powertrain options including mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, and even a petrol plug-in hybrid. India will likely get a 299hp, 3.0-liter inline-six diesel (730d), 380hp, 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (740i) petrol and a 543hp twin-turbo V8. , 4.4 liter (M760i) – replaces the 609 hp, 6.6 liter V12 on the upcoming 7-Series. All of these engines come standard with 48V mild hybrid technology and full-time four-wheel drive. Notably, the new 7-Series does not have a short wheelbase version and only a long wheelbase version as standard.

BMW i7: January 2023

The new i7 sedan essentially an all-electric version of the ICE-powered 7-Series and underpinned by the same CLAR architecture – like all-electric i4 Sold in India based on ICE supply 4 Lines. The new i7 looks almost identical to the regular 7 Series save for electric blue highlights on the outside and a prominent ‘I’ badging on the grille to mark it as an all-electric model. The interior is also largely the same, including the rear cinema screen.

The i7 draws its power from a 101.7kWh lithium-ion battery mounted in a floor pan, giving it a claimed range of 590-625km during the WLTP test cycle. In spec xDrive 60, which is expected to arrive in India, the i7 generates a combined 544hp from two electric motors mounted on each axle. BMW claims the i7 is compatible with up to 195kW of power on DC systems, where a six-minute charge can add 100km to the range.

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