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BMW 7 Series (G70)

G70 is the internal designation for the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series, a range of Full-size luxury cars produced by the German luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW since July 2022. Introduced in April 2022, "7 Series" and "i7" serve as the respective designations to the automaker's full-size luxury flagship models in internal combustion and battery electric configurations. BMW had unveiled the model on 20 April 2022 during the nameplate's 45th anniversary. Sold onwards as a 2023 model, it is longer than its predecessor model. This model offers petrol and diesel models, that come standard with a 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain; a plug-in hybrid system is available. The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series is often collectively referred to as the G70. The G70 commenced production on 1 July 2022, exactly seven years after the previous model. The i7 is the first 7 Series to offer a fully electric powertrain, which shares powertrains with the smaller G60 i5. Both 7 Series and i7 offer optional rear- or all-wheel drive drivetrains. The V12 model is no longer offered, instead getting replaced by the M760e plug-in hybrid.

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Predecessor: BMW 7 Series (G11)

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Development

Development of the G70 commenced in 2017 when BMW began conceiving ideas on how they would replace the G11 / G12. Design concepts had been received from design centres in the United States, Europe and Asia. In 2020, the automaker had announced that diesel models would be carried over, as well as an announcing an electric variant, called the "i7", would be available. The model was spied testing in October 2021, which was the same month that BMW CEO of development Frank Weber had announced the G70 and the G60 would both optionally offer Level 3 autonomous driving. Weber had also made plans for the iX to also offer self-driving. On 4 February 2022, the 7 Series was seen testing again, while on the 22nd, the 7 Series had undergone acoustic testing as a pre-production model. The 7 Series was unveiled on 20 April 2022, with a headlight design reminiscent to those of the X7 facelift. The G70 7 Series is offered with petrol, plug-in hybrid, diesel, and battery electric powertrains, with the latter being marketed as the i7. A V12 petrol engine option is no longer offered. The vehicle is 130 mm (5.1 in) longer, 48 mm (1.9 in) wider and 51 mm (2.0 in) taller compared to the previous generation long-wheelbase model. China is expected to account for 45 per cent of 7 Series sales. Unlike previous generations, BMW will offer only one length of the G70. The G70 is built upon the rear-wheel drive based Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform shared with the smaller G60 5 Series. This platform was used on the previous model and underpins vehicle that feature a longitudinally mounted combustion engine or a fully-electric drivetrain.

Markets

=== Europe === In Europe, the initial range only consisted of the i7. Internal combustion versions were available at a later date: the 740d xDrive with a B57 3.0-litre turbo six-cylinder outputting 300 PS (296 hp; 221 kW), along with the 750e xDrive and M760e xDrive plug-in hybrid models. The M760e xDrive is the successor to the V12-powered M760Li. North America. In North America, three trims are available for its late 2022 introduction, including the electric i7 xDrive60, and the internal combustion 740i and 760i xDrive, both equipped with 48 V mild hybrid systems. In 2023, BMW had announced that the 750e xDrive, eDrive50, and M70 had joined the lineup for the 2024 model year. Asia. ==== Thailand ==== In Thailand, three trims are available for its November 2022 introduction, including the i7 xDrive60 in 3 models: M Sport, M Sport First Edition, and the range-topping M Sport Gran Lusso. The internal combustion variant with plug-in hybrid model is the 750e xDrive M Sport CKD, introduced in 2023. Malaysia. In Malaysia, three variants are available which are the fully electric i7 xDrive60 M Sport, the 750e xDrive Pure Excellence and the 750e xDrive M Sport. The two 750e variants are locally assembled. Indonesia. In Indonesia, two variants are available which are the 735i M Sport and i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso. The 735i M Sport is locally assembled, while the i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso comes completely built-up from Germany.

Presentation

=== Design and suspension === On the front, the G70 incorporates what the brand calls "Iconic Glow", which is BMW's iconic kidney grille that will optionally light up at night to create a kidney effect. The unit features Swarovski crystals as headlamps, which are backlit by fourteen individual LEDs on each side of the vehicle. Unlike the previous model, the G70 aligns the daytime running lamps (DRLs) towards the top of the grille, while a separate panel unit contains the low and high beams positioned towards the middle of the grille, but not connected to it. M Sport models feature a lower front bumper in a contrast colour to the rest of its body, which allowed BMW to add distinct front wheels which creates a more aggressive design compared to its standard specification. Its side profile continues in a familiar way of the front, by keeping its characteristic lines to a minimum. A shoulder line below the glass connects from the daytime running lamps to the edge of the taillights. The Hofmeister kink, an element characteristic of BMW vehicles since the 1950s is placed on the window of the G70. Monotone paint is standard, however two-tone paint is available. The i7's drag coefficient is rated at 0.24 Cd, while on ICE models it increases to 0.26 due to engine cooling. As standard, the G70 features double wishbone aluminium suspension at the front, while it features Integral-V multi-link aluminium rear suspension. The G70 additionally features adaptive air suspension, active anti-roll bars, and adaptive dampers. The G70 also features all-wheel steering (Integral Active Steering) with up to 3.5 degrees of turning angle and a 0.76 m (2.5 ft) smaller turning circle of 13.1 m (43 ft) at low speeds. The "Executive Drive Pro" package is available and adds Active Roll Stabilisation

Facelift

The facelifted version for the G70 7-Series (and i7) was unveiled on 22 April 2026 for the 2027 model year. The exterior was thoroughly updated. The front includes new daytime running lights that retain the dual-lamp signature, optionally offered with diamond-cut crystal glass elements featuring 12 pieces per light, new Iconic Glow kidney grilles and a reshaped bumper. Similar to the i3 and iX3, the hood was also reshaped with sharp creases that emphasize the updated BMW roundel logo. New monotone and two-tone paint finishes are available, with a new Individual option that combines a metallic upper section and a matte lower section, requiring 75 hours of manual paint processes. The new taillights use a smoked glass housing and include a dual-line motif with inner chrome lines, while the rear bumper was redesigned with fewer lines. The front and rear fascias differ based on whether the Pure Excellence or M Sport appearance packages are chosen. This is also the first 7-Series to offer 22-inch wheels. The interior was redesigned, with influences from the Neue Klasse design language first seen on the i3 and iX3. This includes revised steering wheels, the Panoramic Vision display, 17.9-inch central touchscreen and 3D heads-up display, as well as a new 14.6-inch passenger display. The rear retains the optional 31.3-inch theatre display. In terms of powertrains, the G70 facelift retains petrol, diesel, hybrid and battery electric (for the i7) powertrains. This includes the 740, 740d, 750e, M760e, i7 50, i7 60 and i7 M70, all with xDrive. For the i7, BMW claims up to 452 mi (727 km) of WLTP range and 350 mi (563 km) of EPA range, as well as a peak charging speed of 250 kW, enabling a 10–80% charge in 28 minutes.

Specifications

Mild hybrid models feature a 48-volt starter-generator/electric motor integrated into the transmission, which is paired with a 20 Ah lithium-ion battery to increase efficiency and power delivery. Plug-in hybrid models feature a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, paired with an 18.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. All models except the i7 feature a ZF 8HP transmission, which is an 8-speed automatic transmission produced by ZF Friedrichshafen. Rear-wheel drive is standard, however four-wheel drive which use BMW's xDrive system is available on higher-end models. All 7 Series models have a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Maximum charging for the plug-in hybrid models has been upgraded from 3.7 kilowatts to 7.4, allowing the battery to be charged from 0 to 100 per cent in just shy of three hours using BMW's wallbox charger. The 750e model has a fully-electric driving range of 77–87 km (48–54 mi), while the M760e has an all-electric range of 77–85 km (48–53 mi), both as per WLTP standards. Driving in fully electric mode for plug-in hybrids allows speeds up to 140 km/h (87 mph). Notes.

BMW i7

The BMW i7 model is the battery electric variant of the G70. Unveiled simultaneously with its ICE counterpart, the vehicle features a similar powertrain setup to the iX crossover SUV: an excited synchronous electric motor at the rear on rear-wheel drive models and a motor at both front and rear axles on all-wheel drive models. These models are built upon a 400 V battery architecture. The i7 is the only model to be available with the Executive Lounge package. These models are built at the same assembly line in Dingolfing has the internal combustion models, as well as its E-segment counterpart. The models are fitted with BMW's in-house electric motors, seen on the I20 iX and the G60 i5. The i7's gross and usable battery capacities are 105.7 kWh and 101.7 kWh, respectively. The lithium-ion units have a battery voltage of 376.4 V, producing an all-electric range of up to 625 km (388 mi). The single-motor eDrive50, which was introduced in May 2023 as the entry-level i7, features BMW's eDrive which produces an output of 335 kW (449 hp) and 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft). Its estimated all-electric range is 575–611 km (357–380 mi) at a WLTP standard. The xDrive60 features dual eDrive motors which produce a combined output of 400 kW (540 hp) and 745 N⋅m (549 lbf⋅ft). All-electric driving ranges from 591–625 km (367–388 mi). The range-topping M70 xDrive model features dual eDrive motors that produce a combined output of 485 kW (650 hp) and 1,100 N⋅m (811 lbf⋅ft). The i7 has minimal updates to the regenerative braking system from the full-electric iX and i4 models. The driver can select different regenerative braking levels and use the highest level for one-pedal driving. Adaptive recuperation is the standard configuration when in driving position D. The driver can experience three levels

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Specifications

name

BMW 7 Series / i7 (G70)

Manufacturer

BMW

Production

July 2022 – present

Model years

2023–present

Assembly

Germany: Dingolfing (Dingolfing Plant), Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand), Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom), Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor)

Designer

Jozef Kabaň, Domagoj Đukec, Sebastian Simm (exterior), Henri von Freyberg (interior)

Class

Full-size luxury car (F)

Body style

4-door sedan

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive), Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (i7 eDrive50), Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (i7 xDrive60, M70)

Engine

Petrol mild hybrid:, 3.0 L B58 turbo I6, 4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8, Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 3.0 L B58 turbo I6, Diesel mild hybrid:, 3.0 L B57 turbo I6

Transmission

8-speed ZF 8HP automatic, Single-speed (i7)

Platform

Cluster Architecture (CLAR) (CLAR-II/WE)

Related

BMW X7 (G07), BMW 5 Series (G60), BMW iX

Battery

20 Ah lithium-ion (mild hybrid), 18.7 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid), 105.7 (101.7 usable) kWh lithium-ion (i7)

Electric range

488-625 km (WLTP, i7)

Charging

7.4 kW (AC, PHEV), Three-phase 11 kW / 22 kW (AC, i7), 195 kW (DC, i7)

Wheelbase

3215 mm

Length

5391 mm

Width

1950 mm

Height

1544 mm

Kerb weight

2075-2270 kg, 2595-2770 kg (i7)

Predecessor

BMW 7 Series (G11)

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111666207CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_7_Series_(G70)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1373603696 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BMW_7_SERIES_(G70)_China_(resized).jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Dinkun Chen · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.bmw.se/sv/alla-modeller/7-serie/sedan/2022/overblick.htmlLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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