BMW has detailed Australian pricing and specifications for its seventh-generation 7 Series flagship sedan, as well as the all-electric i7, ahead of customer deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of 2022. Show Pricing starts at $268,900 before on-road costs for the 740i and extends to $297,900 before on-road costs for the flagship all-electric i7 xDrive60. This new-generation 740i is $23,000 more expensive than the outgoing 740Li, but BMW says the new model “offers significantly expanded level of specification, technology and dynamic capability”. As detailed previously, the i7 is the first time the 7 Series has been available with all-electric power. It rivals the likes of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ ($328,400 before on-road costs).
The 2023 BMW 740i is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, with total system outputs of 280kW of power and 540Nm of torque. This 48V mild-hybrid system is able to produce up to 9kW and 200Nm and is used as a starter motor to fire up the combustion engine. It’s also able to act as a generator and recuperate kinetic energy during coasting and braking at a rate of up to 15kW. The all-electric i7 xDrive60 is powered by a dual-electric motor setup which produces 400kW and 745Nm. It’s mated to a 106kWh battery pack and BMW claims it has a range of up to 625km on the WLTP cycle.
i7 xDrive60 owners also receive a third-generation BMW Wallbox as standard, as well as a complimentary five-year Chargefox charging subscription. This new BMW 7 Series is larger in every single dimension than the outgoing model and has a number of new design elements. The front end of the new 7 Series is dominated by a humongous double-kidney grille that’s illuminated and is flanked by a split headlight setup with adaptive LED technology and Swarovski crystal internals. The 7’s side profile is described as “monolithic” by the German automaker, and has an angular interpretation of the company’s Hofmeister kink. As with other recent new models and refreshes from BMW, the 7 Series and i7 features a Curved Display containing a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen. Another notable new interior feature is the 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre screen for rear passengers which folds down from the headliner. It’s available as standard on the i7 xDrive60 and optional on the 740i. There a number of different sustainable interior elements BMW has used throughout the interior of the new 7 Series including synthetic yarn floor covering, as well as recycled PET bottle trim for the headliner and pillars. Pricing
All prices include GST and LCT but exclude on-road costs.
DrivetrainsThe 2023 BMW 740i is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, with total system outputs of 280kW of power and 540Nm of torque. This is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with drive sent to the rear wheels only. BMW claims the 740i can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.4 seconds. The all-electric flagship i7 xDrive60 uses a dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrain with total system outputs of 400kW and 745Nm. It’s mated to a 106kWh battery pack. BMW claims it can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds. EfficiencyBMW hasn’t detailed official consumption figures for either the 740i and i7 xDrive60. The i7 xDrive60 has an electric range of up to 625km according to WLTP testing and has a maximum DC fast-charging speed of 195kW. BMW says the i7 xDrive60 can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 34 minutes. The i7 xDrive60 also comes standard with a third-generation BMW Wallbox for home charging, as well as a complimentary five-year Chargefox subscription. DimensionsThe 2023 BMW 7 Series and i7 measure 5391mm long, 1950mm wide, and 1544mm tall with a 3215mm wheelbase. Compared to the outgoing long-wheelbase model, the new range-topping sedan is 123mm longer, 48mm wider, 65mm taller, and has 5mm longer wheelbase. The 7 Series is now offered globally in a single length, instead of short- and long-wheelbase variants. The 740i offers 540L of boot space whereas the i7 xDrive60 has 500L. Servicing and WarrantyBMW continues to offer a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, where many rival brands have moved to five-year warranties. The 2023 BMW 740i comes standard with a five-year BMW Service Inclusive package and the i7 xDrive60 comes with a six-year BMW Service Inclusive package. This particular service package includes all logbook service requirements. SafetyThe 2023 BMW 7 Series and i7 haven’t been crash tested yet by ANCAP or Euro NCAP. BMW hasn’t fully detailed every single safety feature the 2023 BMW 740i and i7 xDrive60 comes with just yet, but they include:
Standard EquipmentThe 2023 BMW 740i comes standard with the following features:
The all-electric i7 xDrive60 adds the following:
Optional EquipmentThe no-cost Design Pure Excellence package adds the following:
The no-cost M Sport Pro package adds:
The Connoisseur Lounge package ($27,900 for 740i, $9000 for i7 xDrive60) adds:
There are also a range of different alloy and titanium wheels available. ColoursThe 2023 BMW 740i and i7 xDrive60 are available with the following exterior paint colours:
There are also a range of BMW Individual two-tone metallic paintworks available with either a Black Sapphire metallic or Oxide Grey metallic upper sections. These cost an additional $17,500. MORE: Everything BMW 7 Series What is the range of i7 BMW?OVER 382 MILES RANGE.
Discover efficient driving dynamics in the new BMW i7: Up to 387 miles* of electric range. Low consumption of only 3.2 – 3.4 mi/kWh* through technologies such as recuperation during braking.
What is the range of the BMW iX?With its 106.3-kWh battery and optional 22-inch wheels, our iX xDrive50 test vehicle had an EPA-estimated range of 315 miles.
What is the WLTP * Range on the all new electric BMW i7?WLTP Ratings (TEL). What is the range of BMW i4?RANGE & CHARGING
With a battery capacity of up to 81 kWh and an estimated range of up to 301 miles, the BMW i4 models can take you anywhere you need to go.
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