2024 BMW 7 Series and i7 Australian pricing and features

BMW unveiled the i7 M70 at Auto Shanghai, with the new i7 flagship boasting 485kW/1100Nm outputs giving it the accolade of BMW's most powerful sedan ever.

The i7 M70's Australian release is locked in for the fourth quarter of this year when it will be priced from $344,900 before on-road costs and options – a $38,000 premium over the xDrive60.

Differentiated by an M-specific body kit and standard iconic glow kidney grilles (standard in Australia), bigger brakes, and 21-inch M alloy wheels, the M70 also offers further customisation with two-tone colour schemes.

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Our original story, below, has been updated with new information

UPDATE July 2022: BMW locks in 7 Series and i7 Pricing

Pricing and features for the 2023 BMW 740i and i7 have been revealed, with the former set to start from $268,900, and the all-electric i7 xDrive60 from $297,900 (both before on-road costs).

That’s a not-insignificant $64,000 increase over the outgoing 740i, although the flagship i7 undercuts the previous halo M760Li xDrive by almost $85,000.

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Both variants will be sold on the local market exclusively in long-wheelbase configuration.

Headline features include the gargantuan BMW Theatre Screen for the Very Important Passengers in the back. The 31.3-inch 8K monitor comes fitted standard on the i7, and is available along with the optional Connoisseur Lounge package on the 740i. The luxurious option pack also adds a number of finer touches, such as automatic doors.

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2023 BMW 7 Series pricing

2023 BMW 7 Series features

740i

In addition, the i7 xDrive60 features:

Headlining the range, BMW's i7 M70 gets:

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

The more affordable 740i is driven by a petrol 3.0-litre inline-six aided by two turbochargers and a 48-volt mild hybrid system producing 280kW and 540Nm. Just the rear wheels are driven in the 740i, with power coming through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The i7 xDrive60 boasts a 101.7kWh battery with a claimed driving range of up to 625 kilometres on the WLTP cycle. It produces a peak of 400kW and 745Nm. High speed DC charging allows the i7 to charge at a rate of up to 195kW, achieving approximately 170km of driving range in just 10 minutes. At that rate, the i7 will be able to charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 34 minutes.

Headlining the range, the M70 xDrive gets an extra 85kW at 485kW, with torque up nearly 50 per cent, to 1100Nm. Its range falls to 560km on the combined WLTP cycle.

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Fuel consumption figures are still to be announced, as BMW has yet to publish any claims.

Safety

Both the 740i and i7 xDrive60 will be fitted as standard with BMW’s Driving Assistant Professional package, and Parking Assistant Professional package.

Subsequently, each variant will include:

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Dimensions

The 2022 BMW 7 Series has grown in size over its already sizeable predecessor.

The wheelbase is five millimetres longer than the outgoing sixth-generation 7 Series, with an ultimate wheelbase of 3215mm.

Dimensions have grown in every other metric, too, with the new vehicle measuring 5369mm in length (up 131mm), 1950mm in width (up 48mm), and 1544mm in height (up 65mm).

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Warranty and servicing

Despite BMW’s relative popularity amongst the local market, it remains one of the few stalwarts that persists with a three-year warranty (unlimited kilometres) on all new vehicles sold.

BMW’s battery warranty covers eight years or 160,000kms, whichever comes first.

BMW also offers a variety of pre-paid service packages, of which will be included in the sale of any new 7 Series.

The 740i will include a five-year service-inclusive package, while the i7 will enjoy a six-year service inclusive package.

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