The release of BMW's new electric flagship BMW i7 has made this year's electric vehicle market more interesting, and the two forces of the new and old will be a good trick in how to define the future intelligent electric mobility market in 2022. BMW i7 has many new technology applications, but it gives people the intuitive feeling that people have the desire to buy, it may not erode the territory of new forces, and attract more is the BMW-loving Bimmer.
Wen 丨 wisdom driving network YCC
Around the same time, BMW and Mercedes-Benz simultaneously perfected their pure electric flagships: the iX and i7 vs EQS SUV and EQS.
Although the Beijing Auto Show has been postponed for two consecutive years due to the epidemic, the three major German car companies have still maintained their own starting rhythm.
BMW's new 7 Series lineup, which was supposed to be unveiled at the auto show, made its world premiere tonight at the scheduled time.
Although the X7 is not a new generation, the big change in the front face design has attracted attention since the release of the official map. In 2022, which is fully electrified, the global debut of the BMW i7 gives the outside world a glimpse of its deep thinking in the field of electric power.
As we all know, the Mercedes-Benz electric flagship sedan is EQS, and BMW seems to have insufficient power in the field of pure electricity. After the iX, the pace of the follow-up product is slightly slower. However, the emergence of the BMW i7, the design style it shows, the application of new technologies and the completeness of its presentation, all have a sense of certainty.
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The longest 7 series in history
Two days ago, Zhinegnqiche was invited to statically experience the i7 as an invited media, of course, not only the i7, but also the new 7 Series and the new X7.
BMW i7 is based on the BMW G70 platform to create, the entire design completely subverted the appearance of the current 7 Series, split headlights, a huge grid grid, the entire front of the car looks quite personal, but also highlights the noble feeling.
The body size of the new car is 5391mm/1950mm/1548mm, and the wheelbase is 3215mm.
It is the longest 7 series in history.
Compared with the current 7 series, the size of the chinese network is further increased, and the "ring light strip" is also added in the function, which has a stronger sense of ceremony when approaching the vehicle to unlock and lock the car.
The headlights adopt a split style design, the upper part is a crystal daytime lamp, the lower part is a near and far headlight, the light group configuration level is quite high, whether it is day or night has a strong recognition.
The side lines of the vehicle can be seen that the front of the car is raised, which is more aggressive, and because it is a pure electric model, there is a charging interface on the front fenders. At the design level, compared to the fuel version of the 7 Series, the i7 adds matrix geometric dark grain at the rear window, which looks more beautiful and personalized.
In addition, the BMW i7 features a hidden door handle design, and not only that, but the door also supports an electric opening and closing function, and the door opens automatically by tapping on the black circle.
Of course, if there is an obstacle next to it, the door will also open at an appropriate angle, and it will not cause an impact, through a button in the car, you can "open" all the doors with one key, which is convenient for passengers to get on and off the car.
The BMW i7 uses multiple stripe lightweight rims, with a beautiful shape and blue elements embellished, highlighting the new energy identity. Because the new car is currently in the test car stage, the vehicle configuration and specifications will be slightly different from the mass production version, but one thing is certain, the new wheel rim size will be 20 or 21 inches.
The design of the rear of the car has also changed, first of all, the entire rear of the car is more layered, and the shape design line treatment is more three-dimensional, the 3D suspension LED taillight is definitely the finishing touch of the tail, and there are matrix-type geometric dark pattern decorations on both sides of the lampshade, which looks dazzling.
After introducing the exterior, let's get inside the car.
First of all, the entire center console modeling design has been fully upgraded, and the surround interactive light belt extending from the door to the center console is very beautiful, and it is equipped with the integrated suspension screen, so that the entire center console is full of technology.
In terms of interior materials, BMW i7 is equally luxurious, the interior of the car for the first time using the "leather + cashmere" combination, with crystal decorative accessories, solid wood decoration, metallic sound cover, the interior elegant atmosphere has been improved a lot.
The steering wheel shape has become a double-width style, and the left and right buttons have also been optimized, which is BMW's latest "Shy Tech" invisible technology concept, the entire interior is optimized as much as possible unnecessary physical buttons, and other functional operations only need to be operated through car-machine interaction.
The 12.3-inch instrument screen display is more delicate than the current model, and the focus is on the multimedia screen of the center console.
In addition, the new car also upgraded the "BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant", and added a "double eyes" design and provided six memes, making the human-computer interaction more anthropomorphic and vivid. Not only that, the BMW Smart Personal Assistant also supports front and rear wake-ups, and adds more than 20 functions, including opening and closing doors, activating seat massage, etc.
On the audio level, the new car is equipped with a Bowers & Wilkins 4D Diamond surround sound system, and the vehicle has reached 36 speakers with a total power of 1965kW. But unfortunately, because of the test loading, there was no actual experience on the spot.
In addition to the features described above, the new car has added 7 theme modes, and for the first time there should be a new theme mode, including: soothing mode, joyful mode, digital art mode and cinema mode.
The air-conditioning operating area buttons have also been optimised, while the floor has a wireless charging panel and cup holder. The blocking area has also added crystal decoration, and the sense of luxury is highlighted.
The all-car seats are also available in a leather + cashmere combination, and the Merino leather option is also supported.
The front seats of the new car have been upgraded to be closer to the barrel seats, which is more wrapped and increased ride comfort. In addition, the cushion and leg drag are combined to make the thigh feel more comfortable.
The biggest highlight in the rear row is the overhead hovering screen, the entire screen resolution reaches 8K, the size of 31 inches, can play 32:9 video, entertainment content and so on. In addition, the system also integrates many local apps such as iQiyi and Huawei App Store.
In addition to the overhead screen, there is a 5.5-inch armrest touchscreen on the rear door panel, in this area, it is possible to set up for the vehicle, such as the opening and closing of the screen, seat adjustment, settings, and the various theme modes just mentioned, which can be operated.
Finally, a brief introduction to the power level, BMW i7 is equipped with the fifth generation BMW eDrive system, the cruising range is more than 600 km, the maximum output power of the dual motors is 400 kW (544Ps), and the acceleration time of 0-100 km/h is 4.7 seconds.
At the driver assistance level, with the L2+ level assist driving function, OTA upgrades can be supported in the later stage.
The interior cockpit is equipped with a driver's eye surveillance camera, which can monitor the driver's status in real time. The front windshield is also equipped with high-resolution cameras and multiple millimeter-wave radars, which can achieve lane keeping, blind spot warning, automatic lane change, automatic parking and other auxiliary driving functions. In the future, it can support the use of L3 level intelligent driving functions.
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"Big Mouth" + M kit, fuel version of the new 7 series
In addition to showing the BMW i7 at the tasting meeting, there is also the new 7 series, the whole car maintains a high degree of consistency with the i7 in terms of styling design, but because of the M kit version, the front insurance side of the "fangs" shape is very domineering, and the treatment of the air bypass also makes this flagship sedan very aggressive.
The side lines of the body are the same as those of the i7, and the hidden door handle + electronic door is used, but compared to the i7, the fuel version of the 7 series does not design geometric patterns in the rear triangle window area.
Compared with the i7, the shape of the rear is more three-dimensional, and because of the hidden exhaust pipe design, the overall feeling of the entire rear is stronger.
And the new car has upgraded the digital key to unlock and start the vehicle without having to pull out your phone.
Also the same as bmw i7, the new 7 series in the "BMW intelligent personal assistant" added 6 new emotional expressions, it is worth noting that the new UI image will be synchronized with the European and American markets, originating from China, to the world, which is enough to see BMW's emphasis on the Chinese market.
The newly designed M-shaped steering wheel is very beautiful, and the functional buttons on both sides feel very good.
The whole car seats are covered with Merino leather, the front row is richly configured, as the flagship model of the family, the whole set of seats is extremely wrapped in both wrapping and comfort, and because it is the M kit version, carbon fiber decoration is also added on the back of the headrest.
The rear seats are as comfortable as the BMW i7, and the rear seats also offer a floating display that supports a 32:9 panoramic playback mode.
At the power level, the new 7 Series will be equipped with a 48V light hybrid system, but the specific parameters have not been announced, and the transmission level is still ZF 8AT.
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Split headlights make the new X7 even more offensive
After introducing the above two 7 Series sedans, the following is to introduce the 7 Series SUV - X7. Not long ago, BMW just released the new X7 official picture, look at the picture to feel that the car line processing is not so exaggerated, but after seeing the real car, the first reaction to the intelligent driver (ID: zhinegnqiche) is that compared to the current model, the new X7 is more domineering. Look back: "Official map analysis丨 from the inside to the outside of the comprehensive upgrade, BMW's new X7 & X7 M60i is not angry, split headlights at a glance ten thousand years"
Domineering comes from the front of the car, the most obvious feature, in addition to the "split headlights", is the size of the further increased middle net, the newly designed front of the car looks "not angry".
Of course, the net is not only larger in size but also has a richer scientific and technological configuration, first of all, the net has a built-in active grille opening and closing function, which helps to reduce wind resistance at high speed.
In addition, X7 Zhongwang has also added a self-illuminating function, the same as the current X6; official name: dazzling light curtain grille. When the vehicle is turned on/off, the central network will be lit together with the welcome light to further enhance the sense of grade.
The emergence of split headlights can be described as surprising to many people, the upper part is the day running lights and turn signals, the near and far light groups are below, and the light source of the current model light group is LED + laser headlight combination, and the high probability of the new X7 lights still continues this combination.
The new X7 body size and the current model is not much different, the length, width and height are: 5162mm / 2000mm / 1819mm, wheelbase 3105mm, consistent with the current model, the new X7 in the body internal structure using a large area of aluminum alloy material, mainly including the engine cover, doors, front and rear fenders and other components, the main purpose is to reduce weight.
The side lines have hardly changed from the current model, but the details have been optimized, the rear row provides intimate glass, and the double-layer soundproof glass has been upgraded throughout the car's windows, but this is not the focus.
The focus is that the official provides 23-inch rims, and according to another introduction: 20-inch rims will be the basic configuration of the global market, and the current X7 in the Chinese market is 21-22 inch rims, and 23 inches will become an option.
The change in the front of the car is unforgettable, but the change in the rear is relatively small, except for the tail lights and chrome decoration, the other details of the rear are the same as the current model.
Come to the car, although the entire center console modeling layout is still very BMW style, but there are still many changes, compared to the current model, the new X7 interior looks more technological, first of all, the entire car uses a two-color design, the sense of grade is improved. The co-pilot area also added "LED ambient light bar" to further enhance the luxurious atmosphere, and the official introduction of light belt color options up to 15.
The current independent dashboard and central control screen no longer exist, the new X7 uses a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + 14.9-inch central control large screen, the shape layout is more concise, but the sense of technology has been enhanced to the explosion.
In the button area below the multimedia, the number of buttons has been further optimized, and along with the change is the air conditioner air outlet, which looks more technological.
The vehicle seat layout is still available in 2+2+2, 2+3+2 forms, the same as the previous i7 and the new 7 series, and the X7 is still in the trial car stage, so some configurations will be different from the mass production version.
The entire car seats are clad in BMW Individual Merion, and the premium version will be covered in softer Sensafin leather.
In terms of power, the new X7 will have a 40i version corresponding to a 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine, and add a 48V light hybrid system, the maximum power of 280kW (380Ps), the peak torque of 540Nm, and the data parameter level is increased by 40Ps and 90Nm compared with the current model.
The official speed of 0-100km/h is 5.8 seconds.
The transmission is still the ZF 8-speed Strptronic transmission, but the gearing style has changed from "chicken legs" to "paddles", and despite its small size, the style is more refined.
In terms of chassis, it is still a front double wishbone rear multi-link, with air suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers as standard, and the xOffroad all-terrain off-road kit is available throughout the series, including rock, sand, gravel and snow driving modes.
Smart Driving Summary:
BMW exhibited three cars this time, undoubtedly the most important is the BMW i7, as the family flagship of the pure electric model, BMW i7 officially competed with the Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Tesla Model S Plaid is also a competitor. Compared with the EQS, the interior configuration of the i7 is more abundant, especially the sense of technology luxury in the back row is very powerful.
Of course, unlike the EQS, neither the BMW i7 nor the new 7 Series has lidar options, but BMW says its intelligent driving capabilities can reach L3 levels.
But if the intelligent driving ability of the above three cars is comprehensively evaluated, although it is also not equipped with lidar, with the help of FSD, Model S Plaid should be better.
But in terms of the overall vehicle feeling, the i7 and EQS of the three cars are obviously more luxurious.
The only slight regret is that the date of delivery of the i7 listing may be delayed until 2023.
Competition from these three flagship electric vehicles is still very exciting.
Compared with the i7, the fuel version of the 7 series is also worth paying attention to, whether it is the configuration or the comfort level, there is no doubt that the 7 series is once again ahead of the opponent.
Finally, as the family flagship SUV - X7, after the use of a new appearance and interior design, coupled with a wealth of scientific and technological configuration blessings, I believe this is another explosive product.
The BMW 7 Series family has launched new models, and there is no doubt that in the luxury car segment, the BMW 7 Series family has taken the lead, and we will also look forward to being able to experience the power performance of the three new cars first. (Text/Figure Intelligent Driving Network YCC)
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