BMW i7 Car
BMW i7: The craze for electric vehicles continues to grow in the Indian automobile market. People are increasingly choosing electric cars over petrol-diesel cars, primarily because they are environmentally friendly and don’t require frequent petrol-diesel replacements. While Tata and Mahindra cars have maintained their dominance in the budget segment of electric cars, BMW has introduced its electric sedan, the BMW i7, offering a remarkable blend of luxury and futuristic technology, which is rapidly becoming a favorite among the wealthy. According to data, the car recently surpassed 1,000 sales, demonstrating the continued growth of luxury cars in India. Let’s learn more about it in detail.
A unique blend of design and looks
BMW 6 Series is a luxury electric sedan car that offers a striking appearance. Its exterior features a striking front end, featuring a large, illuminated kidney grille combined with a split headlamp design. Large 21-inch, aerodynamically designed wheels provide a striking look. The sleek door handles maintain a clean side profile and enhance its premium appeal. Its design is aggressive and predictable. The interior is also premium and luxurious, featuring a 31.3-inch 8K cinema screen that drops from the ceiling for the rear seats. It also features luxury seats with massage, ventilation, and reclining features. The cabin features premium Merino leather and glass controls, and a large, curved digital display on the dashboard.
Performance and Range
As attractive as the BMW looks, it also offers equally powerful performance. It is backed by a 101.7 kWh lithium ion battery. It is said to provide a range of 560 to 625 km on a single full charge. Its top model M172 drives the power of 650 hp and gives a torque of 1015 m. It can go from start to 100 kmph in 3.7 seconds. It also features advanced charging technology that can be charged from 10% to full capacity in just 34 minutes with a 195W DC fast charger.
Safety Features
BMW i7 is a safe electric luxury sedan car. It has been provided with many great and attractive features for safety. It has been introduced with safe safety features like 7 air bags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, ABS (Anti-lock Braking), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), and ESP (Electronic Stability Program), front and rear parking sensors, active cruise control, tire pressure monitoring, auto dimming mirror, speed sensing door lock.
Pricing and Competition
BMW i7 is a luxury car that starts at ₹20.5 million (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹25.8 million (ex-showroom) for the top-spec variant. This EV has achieved impressive sales figures since its launch. It competes with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, Audi RS e-tron GT, and Porsche Taycan.
