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BMW’s flagship models, the BMW X7 and the BMW 7 Series, were launched today in India and have gone on sale. Like the new X7, BMW 7 Series is Facelift gets the new large signature grille, presumably, to maintain consistency in design between the two flagships. The two models also draw their power from the same petrol and diesel engines. The BMW 7 Series is also available in a plug-in-hybrid option as BMW 745Le xDrive.
BMW 7 Series Variants
In all, the 2019 BMW 7 Series is available in six variants: BMW 730Ld Design Pure Excellence, BMW 730Ld Design Pure Excellence Signature, BMW 730Ld M Sport, BMW 740Li Design Pure Excellence, BMW 745Le xDrive (CBU) and BMW M760Li xDrive (CBU).
Engine
The BMW 730Ld’s three-litre six-cylinder diesel engine produces an output of 265 hp and a maximum torque of 620 Nm at 2,000-2500 rpm enabling the car to go from 0-100 kph in 6.2 seconds. The BMW 740Li’s three-litre six-cylinder petrol engine produces an output of 340 hp and a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1,500-5,200 rpm making the car go from 0-100 kph in just 5.6 seconds. But it’s the BMW M760Li xDrive’s massive six-litre twelve-cylinder M Performance petrol engine that beats everything else, producing an output of 609 hp and a maximum torque of 850 Nm at 1,550-5,000 rpm. The car accelerates from 0-100 kph in a jaw-dropping 3.8 seconds.
The polar bear-friendly BMW 745Le xDrive has been powered by a new lithium-ion battery that produces 108 hp and a maximum torque of 265 Nm. Its TwinPower Turbo three-litre six-cylinder petrol engine produces an output of 286 hp and a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1,380-5,000 rpm. Between the two units, they deliver a total of 384 hp and maximum torque of 600 Nm and a mileage of up to 39.5 km/litre. The BMW 745Le xDrive goes from 0-100 kph in 5.3 seconds and reaches top speeds of 250 kph and when running only on battery power, hits 140 kph
With its new enlarged kidney grille and logo and fewer lines, the BMW 7 Series comes across as being more imposing and powerful than its predecessors without losing its inherent sportiness. Bespoke leather upholstery, improved sound insulation, ambient lighting, panoramic glass roof with LED light graphics, four-zone automatic climate control, electrically adjustable comfort seats, massage function and active seat ventilation are among the long list of features that come as standard in all BMW 7 Series variants.
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2019 BMW 7 Series interior
With two 10.2 inch full-HD touch displays with a Blu-ray player and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (with the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System), the rear-seat entertainment features are more or less the same as the BMW X7. The vehicle systems are connected to a 7-inch tablet (that can be used outside of the car too) with touch function integrated into the centre armrest.
Among the features it shares in common with the X7, the BMW 7 series also has the Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension that makes it possible to adjust the height of the car. Also in common with the X7 are other features such as six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash sensor, ISOFIX child seat mounting and integrated emergency spare wheel under the load floor. And there is, of course, the Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View Camera and the Reversing Assistant. What the X7 doesn’t have is the 7 Series’ Remote Control Parking so you don’t have to be in the car while parking it in a tight space.
BMW 7 Series Price in India (Ex-showroom) for each of the variants:
BMW 730Ld Design Pure Excellence: ₹1,22,40,000
BMW 730Ld Design Pure Excellence Signature: ₹1,31,50,000
BMW 730Ld M Sport: ₹1,34,60,000
BMW 740Li Design Pure Excellence: ₹1,34,60,000
BMW 745Le xDrive (CBU): ₹1,65,00,000
BMW M760Li xDrive (CBU): ₹2,42,50,000
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