7 Series (G70) [Official] New BMW 7-Series / i7 (G70/G71)

[Big Sam]

Saw it and the XM production version (closed room) at Villa d’este yesterday. Pretty good stuff from BMW. Big, heavy, tech machines is what I’d call them. Interior on point in both, especially, the roof headliner in XM. Interestingly, the 7 LCI will receive same size wheels as XM, 23“.

Oh Jesus, don't you start!

Ha ha! Only joking. You don't have a history of lying on the forum, so thanks for the info.

 

[azeez samara]

Saw it and the XM production version (closed room) at Villa d’este yesterday. Pretty good stuff from BMW. Big, heavy, tech machines is what I’d call them. Interior on point in both, especially, the roof headliner in XM. Interestingly, the 7 LCI will receive same size wheels as XM, 23“.

Does the interior of the XM resemble the interior of the concept?

 

[Jacke]

I have a cars related IG,and these are the votes i got for a comparison between the 7-Series and the S-Class
Spoiler:its not a BMW fanpage?

 

[Titot]

Saw it and the XM production version (closed room) at Villa d’este yesterday. Pretty good stuff from BMW. Big, heavy, tech machines is what I’d call them. Interior on point in both, especially, the roof headliner in XM. Interestingly, the 7 LCI will receive same size wheels as XM, 23“.

I wonder if the pre-facelift G70 is going to receive the 22 inch rims on the M Sport package and M Performance models?

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I have a cars related IG,and these are the votes i got for a comparison between the 7-Series and the S-Class
Spoiler:its not a BMW fanpage?

That a 2 years old car is equally popular as the brand new kid on the block speaks volumes.

 

[Jacke]

That a 2 years old car is equally popular as the brand new kid on the block speaks volumes.

I don't think so , it doesnt matter if the beautiful 20 40 or 60 year old car is compared with a brand new kid on the block they still wouldnt want the new kid on the block if its ugly.

 

[Deleted member 57437]

I don't think so , it doesnt matter if the beautiful 20 40 or 60 year old car is compared with a brand new kid on the block they still wouldnt want the new kid on the block if its ugly.

To dismiss the G70/71 as being "ugly" would be harsh. Sure, its' front end is arguably polarizing and may or may not be something of an "acquired taste". On the other hand, much else is precisely penned and well-executed. The G70/71 may tend to turn many seriously off due to its' (almost grotesquely) obscene exterior dimensions. It's a 4 wheeled titanosaur.

 

[hovabongZA]

Saw it and the XM production version (closed room) at Villa d’este yesterday. Pretty good stuff from BMW. Big, heavy, tech machines is what I’d call them. Interior on point in both, especially, the roof headliner in XM. Interestingly, the 7 LCI will receive same size wheels as XM, 23“.

Why doesnt the 7er get 23” sized wheels now ?

 

[Titot]

Why doesnt the 7er get 23” sized wheels now ?

Yeah I wondered too. Even the 22 inch alloy wheels are not available as the options on the current vehicle configuration.

 

[Jacke]

Yeah I wondered too. Even the 22 inch alloy wheels are not available as the options on the current vehicle configuration.

The 22' are available

 

[Titot]

The 22' are available

Is it the 912 M Performance Alloy Wheels? Or a slightly different styles of wheel (but they are still the 22 inch) for the an upcoming configuration, and is it only reserved for the high performance models such as the M760e xDrive along with the i7 M70 xDrive?

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I don't think so , it doesnt matter if the beautiful 20 40 or 60 year old car is compared with a brand new kid on the block they still wouldnt want the new kid on the block if its ugly.

You don’t hear me saying it’s ugly, because it’s not. All I’m saying is, that people tend to want to have the newest, hottest, most modern one can get. If than it’s a tie between the newest and a car that’s already almost two years old, yes, that speaks volumes, at least in my book.

 

[Jacke]

Is it the 912 M Performance Alloy Wheels? Or a slightly different styles of wheel (but they are still the 22 inch) for the an upcoming configuration, and is it only reserved for the high performance models such as the M760e xDrive along with the i7 M70 xDrive?

Yes these are the 22' i dont know if they are only reserved for the high performance modeld maybe just for now

 

[Mick Briesgau]

To dismiss the G70/71 as being "ugly" would be harsh. Sure, its' front end is arguably polarizing and may or may not be something of an "acquired taste". On the other hand, much else is precisely penned and well-executed. The G70/71 may tend to turn many seriously off due to its' (almost grotesquely) obscene exterior dimensions. It's a 4 wheeled titanosaur.

It would barely fit in my garage.

 

[Jacke]

It would barely fit in my garage.

Understandable,if only they made a short version of this it would sell like hot cakes wouldnt it?

 

[Titot]

Yes these are the 22' i dont know if they are only reserved for the high performance modeld maybe just for now

I guess the upcoming G60/G61/G68 5 Series and G90 M5 will possibly going to have the 21 inch alloy wheels as the largest and most expensive rims.

 

[klier]

But the 7 series is bought predominatly in China. Why do they need cars with such big interiors?

I am not Chinese so I wouldn't know.

But it'll be along the lines of bigger = better = more status

 

[SCOTT27]

Saw it and the XM production version (closed room) at Villa d’este yesterday. Pretty good stuff from BMW. Big, heavy, tech machines is what I’d call them. Interior on point in both, especially, the roof headliner in XM. Interestingly, the 7 LCI will receive same size wheels as XM, 23“.

You saw the Cape York Green Car in the Courtyard too?

 

[tristatez28lt1]

You saw the Cape York Green Car in the Courtyard too?

No. What was it? The only green car I saw was the 275 GTB

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Does the interior of the XM resemble the interior of the concept?

Yes a ton. The XM is really a monster. When I first walked in I thought it was the concept. Lots of gold detailing like on the first versions of the 8 coupe. Everything is brutal about the XM even the doorhandles, mirrors, exhaust (it has a fully real exhaust meaning four exits with four pipes), lighting (headliner, ambient, footwells), 23“ wheels, headlights, trunk is tiny though. I estimate 450L and high entry height due to the battery (80 km in e mode). Also pricing will max out around 230k and options will be kept simple as to not give the wealthy clients an insane amount of options and complicate the sales journey - one step towards D2C online agency model.