Frank Weber, CTO de BMW, informa a la prensa sobre la electrificación y el BMW i7 24 de marzo de 2022 Aunque todos estamos entusiasmados con los próximos modelos de rendimiento de BMW M, el futuro de la marca, y donde está su enfoque principal, es la electrificación. Los próximos modelos eléctricos de BMW serán sus modelos más importantes, ya que se convierte lentamente en un fabricante de automóviles principalmente eléctrico. Recientemente, el CTO de BMW, Frank Weber, informó a la prensa sobre el futuro de la electrificación, así como del BMW i7. El próximo vehículo eléctrico importante para BMW es el i7 . El i7 no solo se basará en la Serie 7 de próxima generación, que es el automóvil de lujo más caro de la marca, sino que el i7 será el buque insignia tecnológico de BMW. El BMW i7 combinará todas las características de lujo que hacen que el BMW Serie 7 sea el automóvil de lujo insignia de BMW con su tecnología de batería y motor eléctrico más avanzada. “La Serie 7 no es solo un producto para nosotros. La Serie 7 es una colección de nuestras capacidades. Es lo que realmente somos capaces de hacer. El i7 no solo es el vehículo eléctrico más potente que haremos, tiene una experiencia de cine en la segunda fila, las puertas se abrirán y cerrarán automáticamente, y tiene una larga, larga lista de cosas. Tiene un modo de arte, por lo que tiene arte digital real en su interior”, dijo Weber. Curiosamente, el próximo BMW i7 tendrá un paquete de baterías ligeramente diferente al del BMW iX . “Fundamentalmente, la Serie 7 usa la misma máquina eléctrica en la parte trasera y en la parte delantera, usando la misma tecnología inverter , por lo que aquí son idénticos. El i7 sin embargo, tiene una batería única paquete." él dijo. Según Weber, el tren motriz eléctrico y el paquete de baterías del i7 son aproximadamente un 80 por ciento similares a los que se encuentran en el iX. Lo que es aún más emocionante es que más adelante habrá una versión muy especial y más potente del BMW i7. Según Weber, el motor de doce cilindros fue una parte tan importante de la historia de la Serie 7 que, para el i7, BMW necesitaba un equivalente eléctrico. “Lo que pensamos es que, después de que el motor de doce cilindros murió en la Serie 7, creemos que merece un reemplazo adecuado que sea completamente eléctrico . Entonces verá una versión especial de la Serie 7 que en realidad es también la versión más poderosa de la Serie 7 ” , dijo. Sin embargo, si espera un aspecto drásticamente diferente entre la Serie 7 y el i7, se sentirá decepcionado. BMW quería que ambos autos tuvieran un aspecto similar, de modo que los clientes de la Serie 7 simplemente eligieran el sistema de propulsión que quisieran. “ Queremos hacer los mejores vehículos eléctricos y queremos ser los mejores vehículos con motor de combustión y , es un 7 A erie, la gente toma sus decisiones ”, dijo Weber. “[No hay] diferencias visuales , es una [Serie] 7, elige lo que prefieras. El BMW Serie 7 y el i7 harán su debut oficial el próximo mes, lo que dará inicio al futuro de la tecnología de lujo de la marca. BMW CTO Frank Weber Briefs Press on Electrification and BMW i7 March 24, 2022 ADVERTISEMENT As excited as we all are about BMW M’s upcoming performance models, the future of the brand — and where it’s main focus is — is electrification. BMW’s upcoming electric models will be its most important models, as it slowly transitions into a mostly electric automaker. Recently, BMW CTO Frank Weber briefed the press on the future of electrification, as well as the BMW i7. The next important EV for BMW is the i7. Not only will the i7 be based on the next-gen 7 Series — which is the brand’s most expensive luxury car — but the i7 will be BMW’s technological flagship. The BMW i7 will combine all of the luxury features that make the 7 Series BMW’s flagship luxury car with its most advanced battery and electric motor tech. “The 7 Series is not just a product for us. The 7 Series is a collection of our capabilities. It is what we are really able to do. The i7 is not only the most powerful electric vehicle we will do, it has a cinema experience in the second row, the doors will open automatically and close automatically — and it has a long, long list of things. It has art mode, so it has real digital art inside,” said Weber. Interestingly, the upcoming BMW i7 will get a slightly different battery package than the BMW iX. “Fundamentally, the 7 Series uses the same electric machine in the rear and in the front, using the same inverter technology so here they are identical. The i7 however, has a unique battery package.” he said. According to Weber, the i7’s electric powertrain and battery pack are about 80-percent similar to those found in the iX. What’s even more exciting is that there will be a very special, more powerful version of the BMW i7 coming later on. According to Weber, the twelve-cylinder engine was such a big part of the 7 Series’ history that, for the i7, BMW needed an electric equivalent. “What we thought is, after the twelve-cylinder died in the in the 7 Series, we believe that it deserves an adequate replacement that is all electric. So you will see a special version of the 7 Series which is actually also the most powerful version of the 7 Series,” he said. If you’re hoping for drastically different looks between the 7 Series and i7, though, you’re going to be disappointed. BMW wanted to keep both cars similar looking, so that 7 Series customers really just choose whichever powertrain they want. “We want to do the best electric vehicles and we want to be the best combustion engine vehicles and, it’s a 7 Aeries, people make their choices,” Weber said. “[There are] no visual differences, it’s a 7 [Series], pick whatever you prefer. The BMW 7 Series and i7 will be making their official debuts next month, which will kick off the brand’s future of luxury technology.
BMW i7 electric - Coming in 2022 Save the date – April 20, 2022. The BMW i7 will be finally unveiled. This is the first BMW 7 Series electric car. BMW confirms the BMW i7 will have over 650 hp, making it the most potent 7 Series. The unspecified battery pack will enable a maximum range of 379 miles (610 kilometers) in the WLTP cycle. For the US, BMW i7 has an estimates a range of 305 miles (491 kilometers). The i7 electric supports Level 2+ autonomy and is technically capable to meet Level 3 requirements. BMW i7 will get the iDrive 8 with dual screens and the 31-inch, 8K-compatible Theatre Screen in the back. The familiar crystal finish has been implemented in the dashboard of the i7 where it’s illuminated by the ambient lighting. Speaking of which, there are LED light threads that can be individually adjusted. Interestingly, there is an extra screen with built-in controls on the passenger side of the dash, called “Interaction Bar.” For its next-gen range topper, BMW has developed a new Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof. Here is a first look at the BMW i7!
Nombre y opciones del BMW i7 xDrive60 confirmados por BMW USA 25 de marzo de 2022 BMW aún no ha lanzado oficialmente el i7. Hasta ahora, ha sido objeto de burlas y discusiones; BMW ciertamente no está ocultando su existencia. Pero ninguna revelación oficial significa que no hay especificaciones, nombres o precios oficiales. Sin embargo, BMW acaba de revelar uno de esos detalles en su sitio BMWUSA . A partir de ahora, hay al menos una variante de modelo confirmada: el BMW i7 xDrive60 . En el sitio web de BMW, revela algunos detalles interesantes sobre el BMW i7 xDrive60, lo suficiente como para que podamos comenzar a hacer algunas suposiciones probablemente precisas. Para empezar, tendrá un alcance máximo reclamado por BMW de 324 millas. Esa cifra de alcance nos dice que podría tener el mismo paquete de batería utilizable de 105,2 kWh que el BMW iX xDrive50 , ya que ese automóvil también tiene un alcance máximo de 324 millas. Si tiene el mismo paquete de baterías y el mismo rango, asumimos, con bastante seguridad, que también tendrá el mismo tren motriz. Espere 516 caballos de fuerza y 564 lb-pie de torque de los motores eléctricos duales, al igual que en el iX. Sin embargo, no nos sorprendería del todo si BMW le diera algunos ponis adicionales, solo por antigüedad. Donde diferirá el BMW i7 xDrive60 es en su diseño. Si bien el i7 también tendrá grandes parrillas en forma de riñón, estarán iluminadas, al igual que muchos de sus vehículos tradicionales ICE (motor de combustión interna). Además de la parrilla iluminada, el BMW i7 también obtendrá lo que BMW llama faros de cristal, que se integrarán en su nuevo diseño de faros divididos. No estoy del todo seguro de cómo funcionan, pero, según BMW, "elaborados con el cristal más exclusivo, los faros delanteros de cristal disponibles son una declaración de lujo audaz". Otras dos cosas interesantes sobre el interior. Uno es algo que ya sabíamos: obtendrá la opción de pantalla de cine masiva que vimos en CES. La pantalla conectada 5G de 31″ con resolución 8K brindará entretenimiento épico en el asiento trasero a los pasajeros, todo mientras los sumerge en el fantástico sistema de sonido envolvente Bowers & Wilkins del automóvil. La pantalla en sí parece plegarse con el forro del techo cuando no está en uso y volver a plegarse cuando es necesario. La otra parte interesante es la nueva "Barra de interacción BMW". Esencialmente, es una hermosa barra de vidrio iluminada que corre horizontalmente a lo largo del tablero. La barra cuenta con paneles sensibles al tacto que controlan las salidas de aire delanteras. Habrá modelos adicionales; un modelo de mayor rendimiento y un posible modelo de nivel de entrada. El modelo de mayor rendimiento ya se nos mostró durante una entrevista con el CTO de BMW, Frank Weber. Dijo que el modelo Serie 7 más potente será totalmente eléctrico, lo que nos lleva a creer que teníamos razón sobre el BMW i7 M70 (o simplemente BMW i7 xDrive70). ¡Más sobre eso pronto! Sin embargo, por ahora el BMW i7 xDrive60 es todo lo que está confirmado y estas opciones son todo lo que BMW ha lanzado. Veremos el resto el 14 de abril.
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El BMW i7 2023 regresa en un adelanto de 30 segundos para generar expectación 3 de abril de 2022 En aproximadamente dos semanas y media a partir de ahora, BMW finalmente levantará el velo sobre el Serie 7 G70 y su hermano i7 totalmente eléctrico. Mientras tanto, espere que la marca de lujo alemana mejore las cosas en términos de teasers, como lo demuestra el clip adyacente. Publicado en las redes sociales, el video de 30 segundos destaca la versión EV. La elección del modelo eléctrico como tema de la última vista previa demuestra que BMW está priorizando el i7 sobre la Serie 7 con motor de combustión. Eso es tanto bueno como malo dependiendo de qué lado esté, ya que estamos seguros de que algunos están ansiosos por ver el vehículo eléctrico, mientras que otros solo están interesados en el automóvil con motor de combustión. Independientemente, el video es indicativo de ambos, ya que los dos compartirán en gran medida el diseño y las características. ¿Qué hay exactamente para ver en el nuevo teaser? Bueno, BMW pone el foco en la elegante iluminación ambiental detrás del acabado de cristal del tablero y los paneles de las puertas. También podemos echar un vistazo a la barra de interacción táctil , esencialmente una pantalla trapezoidal solo para el pasajero delantero. Además, el i7 muestra una sección de su nuevo techo panorámico de cristal Sky Lounge con hilos LED ajustables individualmente. La Serie 7 y el i7 serán los primeros BMW con un nuevo sistema de entretenimiento en el asiento trasero Theatre Screen , una de las novedades más importantes que presenta el buque insignia, hace acto de presencia en cámara. Originalmente lo vimos en Las Vegas durante el CES 2022 en enero. Sin embargo, en ese momento BMW se abstuvo de mencionar que se instalaría en el Serie 7/i7. Por supuesto, todos asumieron que ese sería el caso, y en el adelanto del mes pasado, se confirmó. La pantalla de 31 pulgadas está unida al techo y baja para llevar el entretenimiento del asiento trasero de BMW a un nuevo nivel. Te recordamos que tiene formato 32:9 y soporta resolución 8K, creando así una experiencia de cine. Por primera vez, también podemos ver la parte posterior de la consola central delantera donde puede haber o no otra pantalla. Todo será revelado el 20 de abril. Fuente: BMW i / Instagram
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2023 BMW i7 Prototype First Drive: Bavaria’s Big, Bodacious BEV An early taste of the BMW i7 previews a bold take on the luxury EV. Apr 04, 2022 at 6:01pm ET By: Jeff Perez Published by: Jeff Perez The BMW i7 is a newcomer in the full-size electric sedan space, a segment currently dominated by brands like Mercedes-Benz, Lucid, and Tesla. But, Bavaria’s first big BEV brings technology, power, and poise to the party, even if it is a late arrival. BMW invited me to Munich to test the new i7 prototype (and the V8-powered 7 Series) at its testing facility just outside of the city. There, I got the chance to sample the electric i7 and its laundry list of new technology, which includes Level 2 hands-free driving, advanced remote parking, and the latest version of BMW's infotainment interface. Although I didn't get a ton of time in the new i7, this short test was proof that BMW is betting on beating the competition. Huge Impression Since the i7 is still in the prototype stages, the car I drove wore more camouflage than G.I. Joe. BMW wasn't ready to show me the final product yet, and that won't happen for another few weeks. The i7 and 7 Series debut in full on April 20. But there was some obvious evidence underneath that black-and-white exterior. For one, this thing is massive. The BMW i7 is way bigger than the outgoing 7 Series. And in person, it's jarring how large this luxury sedan looks, even underneath camouflage. At around 213 inches in length – exact measurements haven't been released – the i7 is longer than the current Mercedes-Benz EQS (206 inches) and the Lucid Air (196 inches) and Tesla Model S (197 inches). The i7 and 7 Series, admittedly, do have a lot to carry. This particular car will likely have a huge battery pack – probably the same 111.5-kilowatt-hour pack as in the iX – while the traditional gas model has diesel options in Europe and a mild-hybrid V8 on the top end. And all of those powertrains need to fit onto a single, unified chassis, as opposed to a more traditional skateboard platform designed for BEVs exclusively. While extending the 7er, the new platform also yields a fresh exterior design. A quick peek beneath the camouflage, courtesy of an engineer who gratuitously displayed the car in 3D form on the touchscreen, helped paint a clearer picture of the i7's final look. If you thought BMW's oversized grilles were polarizing, wait until you see this new split headlight treatment, which horizontally cuts the light fixture in two and creates two slim housings on the fascia, similar to what we’ve seen on X7 renderings and spy photos. The signature lighting fixture debuts on the 7 Series first before making its way officially to the X7 SUV, and the unusual look definitely won’t be beloved by all. Thankfully, that's really my only point of contention with the design. The rest of the i7 is handsome and high-end – again, from what I could see via 3D renderings. Slim LED taillights make for an exceptionally pretty rear end, and a dramatic C-pillar design forgoes the ultra-streamlined styling of the EQS and Lucid Air for a more traditional four-door appearance. The view from behind the wheel, blissfully, is much prettier than that sure-to-be-polarizing front fascia, with the latest iDrive 8 infotainment system sitting pretty atop the dash, as it does in the iX. That setup consists of two large screens hidden behind a single continuous piece of glass, with the digital instrument cluster measuring 12.3 inches and the central touchscreen at 14.9 inches. The rest of the cabin, unfortunately, was covered up. Batteries TBD At this point, you're probably wondering, what kind of batteries and motors the i7 uses exactly. That's a good question. Specifics like power, capacity, and range remain mysteries until the i7 debuts, but engineers did tell me that the i7 has about as much power as the BMW iX 50. As you might remember, the electric SUV uses a 111.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack (with a usable capacity of 105.2 kWh), 516 horsepower, and 564 pound-feet. And the i7 did feel as quick as its crossover counterpart in my brief stint behind the wheel, probably a touch quicker. Acceleration was strong off the line, and there was still plenty of power available at higher speeds. The i7 pushed past 100 miles per hour easily on the Autobahn but still stuck to its core missions of comfort and poise, with promising early signs relating to noise, vibration, and harshness, but the early signs are promising. This was still a prototype, after all. BMW's pre-determined highway route, unfortunately, did prevent me from taking the i7 onto Bavaria's beautiful twisty back roads. But a few brief onramps and roundabouts previewed a well-balanced chassis and a responsive steering feel. And don't be fooled by the i7's daunting size either as the advanced adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering made this car drive much smaller than it actually is. In fact, the air suspension is ripped directly from the new Rolls-Royce Ghost, although tuned a bit tighter here for sportier driving. Hands-Free Driving… But in many ways, the i7 is less about driving and more about being driven – and I mean by the car itself. BMW’s new “Level 2 Plus” hands-free driving system makes its world debut on the i7 and 7 Series, and wow, was it impressive in this initial test. Level 2 Plus is basically Bavaria’s answer to Cadillac SuperCruise and Ford BlueCruise, complete with eye-monitoring cameras, an eight-megapixel camera in the windshield, and at least five radar sensors dotting the exterior. That gives the i7 lane-change functionality, and more. But here, BMW offers additional level 2 equipment out of the box. The same hands-on stuff already available – and already very good – on vehicles like the iX. So that includes lane-keep assist, lane-centering, and adaptive cruise control. Activating the Driving Assistant Plus takes those elements and turns them into a fully hands-off experience. With my hands on my lap and my eyes still firmly on the road, the i7 semi-autonomously drove for nearly an hour on the Autobahn. The only thing I had to do was flick the indicator stalk periodically to move from one lane to the other. But it goes even deeper than simple lane changes, which Super Cruise can also do. For example, if you’re using the baked-in navigation and the hands-off system notices you need to get off at an exit soon, a single flick of the indicator stalk in the right direction will move you into the lane closest to your next exit. In my test, the i7 moved over three lanes, left to right, without me doing anything other than flicking the indicator stalk once. And because everything needs to be branded, BMW calls that Active Lane Guiding. The system works at speeds up to 85 miles per hour (or 137 kilometers per hour in our test) and will only be available in the US and Canada at launch. And BMW says, without specifics, that Level 2 Plus does have access to more roads than Super Cruise and BlueCruise thanks to BMW’s advanced mapping and navigation data. BMW will be able to provide specific numbers in the future to support that. I can lob a few minor complaints at the system, but nothing overly annoying. Activation of the hands-off system does take a few tries, but it shouldn’t be a problem for owners who drive the same car every day. And when switching between hands-on and hands-off, there aren’t any obvious warnings to alert you as to which mode you’re in. BMW engineers tell me the lack of bings and bongs common in some other systems was a conscious decision to not make the driver feel overly penalized. Gallery: 2023 BMW i7 Prototype: First Drive 30 Photos 2023 BMW i7 Prototype First Drive 2023 BMW i7 Prototype First Drive 2023 BMW i7 Prototype First Drive "); background-size: 18px 18px;"> "); background-size: 18px 18px;"> …And Hands-Free Parking Without diving too deep into the BMW Parking Assistant, which has been around for a few years already, the i7 builds upon that with more features. Remote Smartphone Parking completes the job of pulling into or backing out of space from outside of the vehicle if you’re feeling so inclined. And the addition of Reverse Assist allows the i7 to steer itself out of a tricky situation. Tick the Reverse Assist option on the screen, or use the steering wheel-mounted controls to activate, and manage the braking pressure; the i7 reverses its way out of tight spots, avoiding obstacles with automatic steering inputs. A Great First Taste The new BMW i7 is so technologically impressive that my hour with it simply wasn’t enough time to garner a full impression. But, this initial test did leave me extremely excited about what this car could be when it reaches production: a serious competitor to the current crop. The hands-free driving system is incredibly advanced, the powertrain is smooth, the chassis is balanced, and even though there wasn’t much to see inside – what with the camouflage and all – the inclusion of iDrive 8 tells me most of what I need to know. When the BMW i7 eventually reaches production, sometime later this year, this big BEV should be an immediate hit.
Prototype Drive: 2023 BMW 7-Series Is an Indulgent Modern Marvel The velvety ride and quiet cabin are sublime, but the cleverly integrated technology features are what make the 7-series and electric-powered i7 models impressive. APR 4, 2022 BMW The partially decommissioned Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base is just a short drive west of Munich. It served as the home of the training school for the German Air Force during World War II and is a fitting place for BMW, which started out as an aeronautical engineering firm, to set up a driving academy. We're here to sample the next generation of the BMW 7-series. Against the backdrop of retired airplane hangars and air strips, the company's most advanced and luxurious sedan appears conjured from science fiction. The new 7-series will hit the market before the end of the year as a 2023 model, and the lineup will include a new all-electric variant called i7. We drove heavily camouflaged prototypes of both gas and EV models on some of Bavaria's most idyllic rural roads, as well as several miles of unrestricted autobahn. VIEW PHOTOS BMW THE FUTURE OF LUXURY AT BMW 2023 BMW i7 Will Have a Massive Grille BMW i7 Confirmed as an Electric 7-Series In addition to the new electric variant, the 7-series will continue to offer the turbocharged 3.0-inline-six and twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engines, both utilizing a 48-volt hybrid system. There will also be a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Of the internal-combustion models, we only drove the V-8, and it proved to be both smooth and powerful, with just enough muted engine burble seeping through to the cabin to remind you that you're not in an EV. BMW hasn't released horsepower figures, but, judging by the seat of our pants, it's at least as much as what's in the current 523-hp 750i model. The electric powertrain in the i7 offers similar quickness. BMW has yet to share specific power ratings or battery capacity, but we're told to expect something near to the iX xDrive50 SUV's 516 horsepower and 105.2-kWh battery pack. Range figures are unknown, too, although the iX offers up to 324 miles of driving per charge, according to the EPA. Neither car's tuning is quite finished, so we'll reserve judgment until we can sample a production version of each, but we're hoping the hiccups we noticed—occasional harsh upshifts from the V-8 car's eight-speed automatic transmission and a brake pedal that exhibited a too-soft initial travel on the i7—will be worked out before the cars' launch. VIEW PHOTOS BMW All models will come standard with air springs, and the new car rides on a wider front and rear track than its predecessor. Those hoping for the return of sports-sedan handling, however, will find themselves disappointed that the new 7-series again concentrates on luxury, ride comfort, and cabin isolation. But thanks to a new rear-wheel-steering system and adaptive dampers, this next-generation car feels more agile than the outgoing model. The Sport driving mode tightens things up further and dials in more body control than what you get with the default setup, which curiously is called Personal mode despite the lack of personalization options. Hustling the big sedan on twisty sections of two-lane country roads that connect the area's tile-roofed villages proved that the 7-series can hold its own, but peaceful cruising is where the 7-series shines the brightest. The i7, in particular, is whisper quiet at highway speeds with little wind or road noise penetrating the cabin. VIEW PHOTOS BMW When equipped with the optional Highway Assistant, the new 7-series is even better set up to tackle long-distance slogs. This hands-free tech allows the driver to let the 7-series pilot itself during highway stints. The system works similarly to GM's Super Cruise in that it uses a driver-facing camera to ensure whoever is behind the wheel is paying attention to the road while it handles all the steering, braking, and accelerating automatically. It is not limited to pre-mapped roads, however. Highway Assistant works well and allows for easy transitions between automated and traditional driving. For example, if the driver taps the brakes to take control temporarily, the system doesn't need to be reactivated. Instead, touching a steering-wheel-mounted button reverts the system to the previous setting and returns it to the task of driving. Highway Assistant works at speeds up to 85 mph, and it initially will be exclusive to North America. BMW has also revamped the car's automated parking feature, called Parking Assistant Professional. The My BMW smartphone app controls the feature, and it now allows the driver to remotely park the car from outside the vehicle. The system can also reverse the car out of tight spaces, and if you can't be bothered to park it yourself, it can even be programmed to navigate its way up your driveway and into your garage. This is no robot valet, however, as the driver is required to remain near the vehicle and control it via the app during these maneuvers. VIEW PHOTOS BMW Through the interior's heavy camouflage, we saw peeks of what looked like textured glass trim, and heavily piled carpet floor mats with quilted stitching seem to indicate BMW has taken a cue from Rolls-Royce and is stepping up the 7-series's plushness. For those who prefer to be chauffeured, the rear seat is as spacious as you'd expect and will offer an optional entertainment system that BMW is calling Theatre Screen. It deploys from the ceiling and measures a massive 31.0 inches across. The 8K high-definition screen utilizes Amazon's Fire TV interface so you can stream movies, as well as access internet browsing via a 5G data connection, all controlled by touchscreens integrated into the rear door panels. The 2023 7-series and i7 will both be revealed later this month, when we'll get to see more of what the interior has in store. BMW expects the new 7-series to enter production this summer with deliveries starting in November. Regardless of its styling and interior design, the next-generation 7-series is shaping up to be impressive based on its technology features alone, which would have easily blown the minds of Fürstenfeldbruck's historical occupants.
BMW 7 Series Will Have Expanded Parking Assist Tech The sedan can automatically drive forward or backward, and you'll be able to control it from outside the car. April 4, 2022 2023 7 Series and electric i7 prototypes in Germany last week, BMW gave me a demo of its enhanced automated parking assist technologies. The Reversing Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant Professional and Remote Maneuver Assistant functions will all be available on the new 7 Series, which will debut on April 20. Right now, BMW already offers a parking assist function that can remember 820 feet of traveled distance and automatically back the car up along the same path, with the driver only controlling the throttle and brakes. The updated systems improve upon this tech by allowing the driver to control the vehicle's operation both inside or outside of the car, where the 7 Series can be automatically driven forwards or backwards along a predetermined route. See all photos
2023 BMW 7 Series Prototype First Drive: V8 Cruiser The gas-powered 7 Series is sure to make an impact in the States. Apr 04, 2022 Even though the i7 is going to grab the most headlines when the new BMW 7 Series line debuts, don't forget about the ol' gas-powered version. This 7er remains in the lineup for 2023 alongside the EV and comes with a new mild-hybrid V8 powertrain. It will be exclusive to the US at launch, and as I found out recently, should pack a pretty significant punch. BMW gave me the chance to sample an early camouflaged prototype of the new 7 Series at its remote testing facility in Munich. And again, while the electric i7 may still be the biggest draw for online commenters, the impressive V8 flagship is so good in this early test that it will be impossible to ignore. Suspension Wizardry The BMW 7 Series is new from the ground up, and with that comes a thorough redesign. As with the i7, the styling will be… polarizing. Even with camouflage covering most of the important bits on this prototype, it's obvious the 7 Series will get the same horizontally split-headlight design and corresponding large-ish grille as other modern BMWs like the XM and facelifted X7. Thankfully, there won't be any huge vertical kidneys like on the M3 and M4, so that's good news. As expected, this is a large vehicle – but it’s even bigger than before. BMW engineers tell me that the new 7 Series stretches out to around 213 inches in length and has a wider overall track, which makes for a sizable upgrade over the outgoing model. That makes the new 7 longer than alternatives like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (208.6 inches) and Audi A8 (209.0 inches). New suspension tech helps the 7 Series feel less boat-like on the road. A standard air suspension with adaptive dampers – borrowed from the Rolls-Royce Ghost – gives the 7 a sublime ride, and optional 48-volt active stabilizers assure less body roll. And much like the technology introduced by Mercedes, the 7 Series can anticipate turns with a curve tilting function that leans the body in the right direction to counteract body roll and provide a calmer environment for passengers. SAVE OVER $3,400 ON AVERAGE OFF MSRP* ON A NEW BMW 7 SERIES SHOP NOW Full-Size Firepower BMW engineers are coy on powertrain specifics. They simply tell me that there’s a V8 under the hood of this prototype, and as mentioned, this engine will only be available in the US at launch. The most likely and obvious candidate is BMW's ubiquitous twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with a 48-volt hybrid assist from the M5. And this V8 is powerful – it's borderline unruly for a large luxury sedan like the 7 Series. In Sport mode specifically, the throttle response is EV-like quick, with a burst of nearly instant torque aided by that 48-volt hybrid setup and its integrated starter-generator. Paired to the buttery smooth acceleration of the gas V8, the 7 Series squeals its tires off the line like a certified performance sedan, and my butt dyno tells me this thing is quicker to 60 and beyond than the comparable S-Class or A8. The advanced technology underneath the car helps shrinks the 7 Series around the driver – this vehicle definitely doesn't feel like it's 17 feet long. The steering is quick and precise thanks to an electric variable-ratio rack, the body stays flat courtesy of that active anti-roll mentioned earlier, and the addition of rear-wheel steering at a rate of up to 3.5 degrees makes the back end feel nimbler than its length suggests. On the Autobahn, the 7 Series glides confidently to 100 miles per hour. That V8 clearly has plenty of power to give at high speeds, with ample torque still on tap near the top of the rev range. A braver driver than I would easily be able to push this car past 150 and beyond. But more importantly, it's comfortable as hell at these high speeds; the suspension floats over pavement and insulates driver and passengers alike from outside noise. Jumping in the back seat of the 7 is further evidence of its expert levels of comfort. The legroom in the second row is palatial – even with the passenger seat in a normal position, the rear bench is insanely spacious and exceptionally comfortable. Its cousin, the Ghost, clearly gave it some good pointers in this respect. Tons Of Tech BMW promises an optional 31.0-inch Theater Screen, complete with Amazon Fire streaming capability, in the second row of the 7 Series when it reaches production, a first for the brand. It's absent for this early test, sadly, but sitting in the second row did afford me access to some smaller, equally neat technologies. A smartphone-sized touchscreen lives in the rear door panel on both sides of the 7, allowing rear passengers to control features like climate, settings, and audio. The system is managed by the latest iDrive 8 infotainment system, which makes its way from the iX crossover to the 7 Series. The iDrive 8 setup consists of two large screens atop the dash, surrounded by a single continuous piece of glass that extends from the driver's side of the dash to the center. The digital instrument cluster measures in at 12.3 inches while the central touchscreen is 14.9 inches. Other technologies, like Level 2 Plus hands-off driving and the latest Remote Parking Assist also make their way to the 7 Series. I only got the chance to test those two technologies on the fully electric i7 – if you want to read up on them, head to that prototype drive. Great V8 The latest BMW 7 Series debuts on April 20, 2022, and it goes on sale in the US and other markets by the end of the year. We'll know details like pricing and availability closer to that on-sale date. But with a fully electric model and a plug-in-hybrid joining the 7 Series range, there will be no shortage of options for buyers in the market. But for the US specifically – at least, at launch – the V8 mild-hybrid might be the most interesting option. This is a sporty sedan with a powerful engine that delivers impressive dynamics for the size. And on the flip side, the 7 Series is a ridiculously comfortable cruiser with ample passenger space and loads of technology in the second row. BMW should have a winner on its hands.
BMW i7 prototype review (2022) – early drive of new electric 7-series Electric cars create all sorts of opportunities for cleverness. In the new BMW i7 – the electric version of the next-generation 7-series – this manifests itself not just in the exceptionally intuitive one-pedal driving capability, but also in the form of a single paddle attached to the steering wheel. Which has Boost written on it. A weird thing to install in a luxury limo, perhaps. Arguably a gimmick. But as a means of underlining just how old fashioned the equivalent V8 petrol has become it’s the automotive equivalent of being struck by a cattle prod. Pull this paddle and the entire car snaps taut as the twin-motor ‘generation 5’ electric powertrain spikes with potential and prepares itself for putting whatever piece of highway trash that’s been bothering you back into its box. If you’ve even noticed it, of course. For riding in even this pre-production prototype of the i7 is a cocoon of comfort and serenity. The latest 7er will come as standard with maximised luxe, and the i7 is here to stake a claim as the end of level boss. So the i7 is just a variant of the 7-series? ‘Just’ is probably a little unkind, but yes, the i7 goes on sale at the same time as every other type of seventh-generation 7er in November 2022. At which point, BMW will offer its customers a full range of powertrain choices all based on the same fundamental package: conventional petrol and diesel models (albeit brand new, equipped with mild-hybrid tech and ready to take on Euro 7 regs whenever they’re finalised), plug-in hybrids and full electric. The new 7-series has been designed this way from the start. The approach is in contrast to Mercedes, which offers the EQS on a separate platform to the S-Class. As with every other 7-series, the i7 will come as standard with air suspension, electronically controlled damping, variable ratio steering and a massive suite of technology. The full sensor package includes over 30 elements, including high-resolution lidar and a new radar system with vertical separation capability that allows it properly make a distinction between static and moving objects. The main camera is an 8-megapixel unit for better clarity – a first for a car. Where the i7 diverges is at once obvious and telling. It has an electric motor on each axle – giving it four-wheel drive – and the front and rear subframes are linked by the gigantic battery pack as well as the bodyshell. It’s super rigid as a result, as well as super heavy. Initial WLTP estimates suggest a BMW iX-matching driving range of as much as 380 miles per charge. Any idea how it’s going to look? What you see in the pictures here is as much as we’ve seen in real life. Evident features include the iX-style recessed door releases and the slinky three-box lines, although the manner in which it appears low-slung is mildly deceptive as the car in the pictures is nearly 5.4 metres long, stretching further along the road than the LWB version of the previous 7-series. The degree to which anyone should take offence at the grille remains unclear at this stage, though a recent official teaser image isn’t especially reassuring. The inside comes with the same dual-screen layout as the iX, and a similar crystalline iDrive puck. Pretty much everything else was under wraps, though there’s definitely a kind of amphitheatre vibe to the dashboard – reminiscent of the last Jaguar XJ – and we did sneak a peak at the rear climate controls when we got a chance to test out riding in the back. These are smartphone-sized touchscreens mounted in the door armrests. Very fancy. Though not as fancy as the 31-inch cinema screen rear-seat passengers will optionally be able to enjoy. We didn’t get to see this, but gather it’s mounted in the ceiling and streams movies over 5g. Legroom is unequivocally generous. What’s the i7 like to drive? Given the variations in mass and technology, BMW says creating the new 7-series has been like signing-off three different cars at once. The aim was to have them all driving the same way, but the weight difference between the i7 and the least complicated combustion models is rumoured to be in the region of half a tonne. And there ain’t no fooling that much physics. This is in part why you want the i7 if you crave the ultimate in luxury. The extra heft in combination with that active air suspension setup means it smothers all but the meanest road imperfections, while the electric drive makes it silent and effortlessly effective at covering ground. Power output is unconfirmed but will be greater than the 516bhp the iX xDrive50 musters – perhaps even as much as 600 horses in final production trim. Though it didn’t feel quite that obviously powerful during most of the test drive we were restricted to following an enthusiastic but generally law-abiding X7 chaperone, so only really wrang its neck on the autobahn. Aside from the ride, super-impressive aspects include the B mode, which may as well stand for Brilliant given how well sorted the one-pedal driving is, and – conversely – the actual brake pedal. As with the iX, the i7 has a neat system that maintains the consistency of brake feel no matter if it’s friction or regen slowing you down. All electric cars should be like this. What’s the catch? While the weight works for the ride it works against the handling. So although this is still one determined disco dancer – it is genuinely not going too far to say the familial ties to the 3-series are clearly apparent – it can’t quite muster the nimble fleetness of foot the equivalent V8 petrol manages to deliver. To this end you are definitely going to want the active ride control – an optional extra based on the same 48v technology that Rolls-Royce uses, this keeps faster direction changes civil, especially in the heightened state of alert that Sport mode offers, something that is achieve without ruining the ride quality. Similarly, the rear-wheel-steering option is surely a must-have for its added incisiveness and stability. Plus it makes wriggling around car parks much less terrifying. And what about that Boost paddle? The rush nominally lasts for 10 seconds, which counts down in the head-up display while also switching the graphics to something that would appear suitable for bombing the Death Star – though you can simply pull the paddle again to keep extending the moment, assuming you have the battery capacity to spare. The car’s reaction is instantaneous – it even tightens the seat bolsters if you’re not already in Sport mode – and decisive, like chucking a boatload of extra horse off a cliff or something. Presumably this is in part because it changes the accelerator pedal map. The i7 seems to leap forward even if your right foot doesn’t so much as twitch; pin it and that anticipated 600bhp seems suddenly more believable. Equally, once the time is up it’s as if the whole car breathes a sign of relief, palpably dropping out of high tension and relaxing. Not something many will be encouraging their chauffeur to experiment with on a regular basis, but if you really must make it to the ballet on time it could be priceless. Any other tech to tickle the fancy? BMW is working on Level 3 autonomy for this car – which is extended self-driving in specific circumstances, such as traffic jams and on motorways. In the USA this means it will, in theory, be able to cross six lanes to exit a highway junction without intervention; European legislation isn’t quite so accommodating. Regardless, Level 3 won’t be made available until BMW is sure it’s ready, a distinctly different approach to that of a certain electric car brand you could mention. Other high-tech flexing includes augmented reality now appearing in the instrument display rather than on the central infotainment screen, and the ‘Professional’ version of the parking assistance. This can be taught to follow 200 metres of complex manoeuvres in 10 different locations – and can automagically reverse back in the direction you’ve just come for the same distance, should you be presented with an unexpected dead end. This is the kind of self-driving we can all get behind, since it will save you from silly low-speed scrapes when you arrive at home or office (or wherever) dog tired. The augmented reality shows you what the car is seeing and the path it plans to follow, while safety systems will take evasive action should the unexpected happen. In more routine parking scenarios, the system will give you a choice of spaces, the choice to drive in forward or backward, and park using the lines as guidance. Leaving you neatly positioned no matter how wonky the surrounding vehicles. Having tested all of this parking trickery, it seems to work superbly. BMW i7 prototype – verdict With this kind of car the looks and interior play a big part in their appeal, so we’ll reserve final judgement until we’ve seen the full finished article – later in April 2022. But based on this prototype, the driving experience is every bit as good as you’d hope from an electric version of BMW’s flagship, and for most buyers the extra degree of comfort will surely out-weigh the slight deficit in handling chops. Pun intended. Specs Price when new: £0 On sale in the UK: November 2022 Engine: Front and rear mounted electric motors, max system horsepower 600bhp (est) Transmission: Single-speed transmission, electric all-wheel drive Performance: 4.5sec 0-62mph, 124mph top speed (electronically limited), 105kWh net battery capacity – all est – plus 380-mile WLTP driving range, 0g/km CO2 in motion Weight / material: 2600kg (est) / CFRP, aluminium, steel Dimensions (length/width/height in mm): 53
BMW Serie 7 G70 & i7: Más detalles, datos y primeras impresiones de conducción 5 de abril de 2022 Dos semanas antes de la presentación oficial del BMW Serie 7 (G70) y el i7, un video de Thomas Geiger brinda numerosos detalles nuevos sobre la séptima generación del sedán de lujo. El BMW i7 que conduce , presumiblemente la variante xDrive60 que ya ha sido confirmada, ronda los 550 CV, alcanza fácilmente una velocidad punta muy por encima de los 200 km/h y, gracias a una batería con más de 100 kWh, ofrece una autonomía de más de 600 kilómetros. Gracias a la posibilidad de cargar la batería con hasta 200 kW, también se puede recargar muy rápidamente en una estación de carga rápida correspondiente. De momento no se conocen muchos detalles sobre la propulsión del BMW Serie 7 (G70) normal, al menos ninguna sorpresa: habrá una variante diésel al menos en Europa, y también habrá un motor de gasolina como híbrido enchufable con unos 100 kilómetros de autonomía eléctrica. En lo que respecta a los motores de gasolina, ya se ha dicho que el nuevo V8 biturbo S68 asumirá el papel de modelo superior con motor de combustión, porque, como es bien sabido, el V12 biturbo del predecesor no será reemplazado por razones de emisión y ya no se pueden ofrecer. Thomas Geiger también brinda algunas impresiones desde la parte trasera del BMW Serie 7, después de todo, la segunda fila juega el papel principal, especialmente para los clientes asiáticos en la clase de lujo. En este contexto, se revela que el BMW Serie 7 (G70) prácticamente solo estará disponible en la versión larga: la entrada anterior en forma de "distancia entre ejes corta" ya no es aplicable, lo que convierte a la anterior versión larga en el estándar. variante. En consecuencia, todos los Serie 7 e i7 ofrecerán una generosa cantidad de espacio en la parte trasera. Como es bien sabido, la pantalla de cine 8k de 31 pulgadas estará disponible para los pasajeros traseros con fines de entretenimiento . Las primeras impresiones de manejo al conducir los prototipos fuertemente camuflados aparentemente pudieron convencer a Thomas Geiger: para un vehículo de su tamaño, la Serie 7 tiene una distancia entre ejes de 3,20 metros y una longitud total de alrededor de 5,30 metros, el sedán de lujo es muy ágil y Práctico, que es lo que pretende cumplir el Munich cuando se trata de puro placer de conducir. Todos los demás detalles sobre el nuevo buque insignia se pueden revelar el 20 de abril de 2022.
BMW Reversing and Parking Assistant Professional - DEMO 6 abr 2022 BMW debuts a new Reversing and Parking Assistant Professional system in the 2023 BMW 7 Series. Currently, BMW offers a parking assist system that can remember 50 meters of traveled distance and automatically back the car up along the same path, with the driver only controlling the throttle and brakes. The new Reversing and Parking Assistant Professional will now remember up to 200 meters of traveled path. Furthermore, the BMW Parking Assistance Tech can locate spaces in a parking lot and self park the car, either forward or backwards. A future update to the My BMW App will give you the option to reverse the car or self-park the car via the mobile application. In this demo, we explore all the use cases and scenarios of using the BMW Reversing and Parking Assistant Professional. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Self-parking 07:00 Inside garage parking 09:35 My BMW App
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World Premiere of the new BMW i7 Coming April 20th Munich. On 20 April, 02:00 PM CEST, the BMW Group will present the new BMW 7 Series including the new BMW i7. The digital world premiere will be streamed live by BMW Press Streaming at bmwgroup.com and can be viewed here https://www.live.bmwgroup.com/de/live-streaming/. After the broadcast, the video will remain available on demand. At the same time, the BMW Group will broadcast the global premiere of the BMW i7 on the social media channels of the BMW Group and the BMW brand. On Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook, interested parties can follow Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of the BMW Group, and Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group Head of Design, among others, as they present details of the new all-electric luxury sedan.
Artículo en alemán de sport auto https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/bmw-7er-mit-hybrid-v8-und-750-ps-gibt-es-einen-m7/ ¿BMW SERIE 7 CON V8 HÍBRIDO Y 750 CV?¿Todavía hay un M7? Durante años, los fanáticos de la marca han querido que M GmbH se enfrente a la Serie 7. Pero incluso en la próxima séptima generación, no habrá nada con un BMW M7. Las suposiciones de que el BMW Serie 7 ahora está listo para una cura M, por primera vez en la larga historia del buque insignia bávaro, están rondando los boletines de automóviles e Internet. Porque ahora es el momento de un verdadero BMW M7, porque... No un BMW M7, sino un i7 M70 Todos estos argumentos son concluyentes y, sin embargo, no habrá BMW M7, según nos informan los expertos de BMW. El modelo superior de la serie probablemente será un Serie 7 eléctrico. Un BMW i7 xDrive 60 debería ser bueno para 540 hp. El modelo tiene una capacidad total de batería de 111,5 kWh y suministra energía para una autonomía de hasta 561 kilómetros. Al mismo tiempo, se escucha que el nuevo BMW Serie 7, también como modelo con motor de combustión, está más orientado hacia el lujo y la amplitud que su predecesor, así como hacia los clientes del Lejano Oriente. Eso simplemente podría hacer que el sedán sea demasiado pesado y demasiado grande para los estándares de rendimiento dinámico de M GmbH. Y, sin embargo, los fanáticos pueden estar felices. Porque por encima del i7 xDrive 60, probablemente BMW esté posicionando otro modelo M-Performance basado en el iX M60. Podría alcanzar los 700 hp en las regiones de rendimiento. Después de todo, el tren de transmisión del iX puramente eléctrico con los dos motores eléctricos tiene hasta 1.015 Nm y una potencia del sistema de 619 hp. En la Serie 7, el modelo eléctrico M-Performance podría estar a la par con lo que es esencialmente el mismo tren motriz en el próximo Rolls-Royce Spectre. y el nombre del modelo? BMW i7 M-algo xDrive: el 7er, por supuesto, ofrecería el i7 M70. Y luego todavía hay un pequeño M7 en él. Demasiado grande, demasiado pesado, demasiado lujoso y demasiado cómodo: todo esto habla en contra de un BMW M7 con un motor PHEV de 750 hp. Y, sin embargo, seguramente habrá un modelo M-Performance de la nueva Serie 7, pero esta vez como una declaración sobre la movilidad eléctrica. El i7 superior debería tener 650 hp y, por lo tanto, más que el V12 anterior. El i7 M7 0 xDrive es una designación adecuada.
El 20 de abril a las 14:00 CEST, BMW Group presentará el nuevo BMW Serie 7, incluido el nuevo BMW i7.
Como el X7, han elegido para la presentación de ambos hasta el mismo color... empieza nueva etapa de diseño con faros divididos y riñonada a granel
BMW Spied Testing Fleet Of i7, 7 Series, XM, X7 And More In South Africa 15 abr 2022 A fleet of BMW prototypes has been spotted by a CarScoops reader while doing the rounds in South Africa.
