Recently, BMW released a set of upcoming i7 test spy photos, and the new car is undergoing NVH testing at BMW's New Research and Innovation Center (FIZ) in Munich, while confirming its official debut in April. This all-electric luxury sedan will be launched alongside the entire range of the next-generation 7 Series as its most powerful version.
Innovate on the basic elements of BMW's classic design elements and create a new interpretation of grandeur
In terms of appearance, bmw i7 subversively interprets BMW's classic design elements such as headlights and double kidney grille, presenting a modern and unique atmospheric appearance. Among them, the daytime running lights above the front of the car are composed of luxurious crystal elements, with BMW ring-shaped shiny grille, which looks imposing and impactful.
It can be seen that the size of the grille seems to be reduced compared to the current model, and a newly designed illuminated grille is adopted. The two side headlight groups adopt a split shape, the day running light is located at the edge of the hood, and the far and near light is located on both sides of the grille, which is quite personalized. The lower part of the encirclement adopts a three-stage design style, the two sides are equipped with vertical layout of the diversion groove, the middle part adopts the trapezoidal air intake design, and the interior is also decorated with a banner structure, which effectively increases the sense of hierarchy of the front.
On the side of the body, the overall line looks more tough, the through-type waist line makes the entire body look more slender, and the door handle adopts a semi-hidden design, which reduces the wind resistance and also enhances the sense of luxury.
The tail design is relatively flat, the overall feeling is very simple, and the specific details cannot be judged for the time being.
The new BMW fully demonstrates a new understanding of modern luxury and announces the "Digital Vision Car" plan
The new My Modes and the latest generation of BMW iDrive operating systems will bring customers an engaging and innovative digital experience.
With the new themed mode, the driver can set the driving characteristics and interior atmosphere of the vehicle according to their personal needs, and enjoy a personalized multi-sensory experience with great emotion. The BMW integrated suspended curved screen, together with the BMW Wrap-around interactive light strip that runs through the entire front panel and doors, delivers an unparalleled visual and tactile feel. The BMW Wrap-around Interactive Light Strip combines ambient lighting with functional buttons to make the cockpit modern luxury and futuristic. In addition, the newly designed panoramic orbit canopy creates a more spacious, modern and comfortable interior space. Users can also control the color of the LED light on the canopy according to their personal preferences, so that the car is always full of light and shine.
The rear row of the new BMW 7 Series introduces a BMW floating giant screen to create an exclusive mobile private theater. The screen measures up to 31 inches, boasts an ultra-wide ratio of 32:9 and a resolution of up to 8K. With these leading digital technologies, the new generation of the BMW 7 Series sets a new benchmark for in-car entertainment systems. In the future, BMW's floating giant screen can provide massive streaming entertainment content, allowing customers to enjoy an immersive sensory experience.
How BMW eliminates all the irritating sounds of the i7
In the tests conducted by BMW at the Research and Innovation Center in Munich, some of the tests focused on noise, because BMW noted that "the comfort of the luxury car depends to a large extent on the degree to which the noise can be kept away from the occupants". This is especially true in electric vehicles, which are relatively quiet and make the noise sound more pronounced.
In order to ensure that the car is quiet, the engineers examined various potential noise sources, recorded the noise found during the test drive, and then recreated it in the laboratory for "selective elimination." For example, the electric motor has a "newly developed noise encapsulation", special tires with foam absorbers inside, and sound absorbers on the pillars, seats, roof pads and rear frame to minimize noise and vibration.
The maximum output power is expected to reach 750 horsepower
The BMW i7 will likely use the same eDrive pure electric power system as its own iX electric vehicle, while the BMW i7, as the flagship model, which is equipped with three motors, will likely have the same pure electric range (WLTP) as the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
BMW executives have mentioned that the BMW i7 also has an M version of the model, and the power output of the M version will be no less than that of the M760i xDrive model equipped with a V12 engine.