Updated BMW 7 Series super sedan pricing, timing confirmed

BMW’s local arm has confirmed that its updated 7 Series is set to hit New Zealand showrooms in Q4 of this year, and it will be offered in both hybrid petrol and pure electric ‘i7’ trim. 

Each powertrain has a single core variant; the 740 mild hybrid and the i7 60 xDrive. The pairing is priced from $277,900 and $306,900, respectively. 

The 740 pairs a 48-volt hybrid system with BMW’s TwinPower 3.0-litre engine, producing 280kW of power and 580Nm of torque, and capable of taking the large luxury sedan to 100kph in 5.4 seconds.

The i7 60 xDrive meanwhile, essentially the nameplate’s mid-spec variant overseas, gets dual motors producing 400kW of power and 745Nm of torque. It is a smidge quicker to 100kph, taking just 4.8 seconds. 

The i7’s powertrain is paired to a sixth generation 112.5kWh BMW eDrive battery pack, with a WLTP-rated range of 727km. With a peak charging speed of 250kW, it can be charged from 10–80% capacity in as little as 28 minutes according to BMW.

Standard equipment in the 740 includes heated and ventilated seats in both rows, BMW’s signature light-up front grille, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, massage seats, parking assist, soft-closing doors, and plenty more. 

The i7, meanwhile, adds automatically closing doors, 21-inch wheels, adaptive chassis control, and BMW’s 8K widescreen ‘Theatre Screen’ set-up in the back seat — a feature previously not offered in New Zealand. 

Inevitably, there are plenty of options for the new 7 Series. For an additional $12,900 on the 740 and as a no-cost option for the i7, customers can opt for a First Edition package that includes a merino wool and cashmere interior combination and two-tone paintwork.

And there are five wheel options spread across three different sizes (20-inch, 21-inch, and 22-inch), with the largest Individual 22-inch wheels a $4500 optional extra.

BMW 740 equipment highlights: 

• 20-inch wheels
• Heated and ventilated front and rear seats (outers in the rear only)
• Adaptive 2-axle air suspension
• Ambient light
• Powered tailgate
• BMW 3D head-up display
• Light-up grille
• Passenger Screen
• Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system
• Carbon Fibre M interior trim
• Comfort Access system incl. Digital Key Plus
• DAB+ tuner
• Driving Assistant Plus
• Executive Lounge rear console
• Integral Active Steering
• M Sport Brakes, Blue
• M Sport Package
• Massage seats front and rear
• Multifunction seats at rear
• Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger
• Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge
• Parking assistant
• Remote engine start
• Roller sunblinds
• Soft-close function for doors
• Sports steering wheel
• Steering wheel heating
• Wireless charging tray Plus

i7 60 xDrive adds: 

• 21-inch wheels
• Acoustic protection for pedestrians
• Adaptive chassis control 
• Automatic doors
• Rear-seat entertainment Experience