The world of high-end luxury cars is rapidly evolving, with the biggest change right now being the switch from internal combustion engines to electric power. Mercedes-Benz has long been considered the segment leader, with over 3.5 million units of its flagship S-Class sedan having been sold since its launch in 1951. But, the paradigm shift occurring with the advent of electrification has left the door open for Mercedes’ rivals to claim the top spot, snatching the crown from the brand’s newly-launched EQS and EQS SUV. One of the brands hoping to do just that is BMW, who for 2023 has completely revamped its 7 Series sedan in order to thrive in this new age of luxury.


The new 7 Series lineup includes the all-electric i7, which will be the most widely available variant at launch and is what the brand describes as “central to their reinterpretation” of the range. But, alongside the i7 will come a selection of combustion-powered and hybrid models, which will vary in their availability from market to market. With this new range of powertrains comes a new suite of technology and convenience features that are shared across every variant. Cinema-style screens, automated parking, and even optional bulletproofing all combine to make the new generation car the most advanced and connected yet.

Market-specific powertrain options
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The first variants of the new 7 Series are set to make their way to customers by November 2022, with production commencing at the brand’s Dingolfing plant at the start of July. Initially, the only variant of the car to be available worldwide will be the i7, which will launch in China, Europe, the US, and all other major markets. In China and the US, two gasoline hybrid models will also be available from launch, equipped with 48V mild hybrid technology. The plan is that BMW will then launch its plug-in hybrid 7 Series models globally from the beginning of 2023, although at the time of writing, an exact release window hasn’t been confirmed.

In its launch press release, BMW states that China, as the biggest market for the 7 Series, will see “exclusive offerings,” but it’s not clear exactly what those offerings will be yet. In Europe, a diesel model with mild hybrid technology is set to launch shortly after the i7, and it’ll remain exclusive to the continent. Sadly, none of the upcoming models will feature the glorious V12 engine that was found in top-spec versions of the previous generation car.

The most powerful BMW M car ever
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The 7 Series might have lost its V12, but for 2023, it has gained two new M models, one of which is set to be the most powerful BMW M car ever registered for road use. The first of those, the BMW M760e xDrive, is set to launch at the start of 2023 and will feature a hybrid electric drive system making 571 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It’s electric motor will be able to generate an extra boost of up to 40 horsepower temporarily, to push its acceleration even further into sports car territory. As well as featuring an M-specific design for the interior and exterior, the car will also sport a unique exhaust system, including twin tailpipes.



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