BMW teases i7 flagship electric sedan with 610km of range and theater screen

MANILA: BMW revealed that on April, it will take the wraps off its i7 electric sedan alongside its conventionally powered and all-new 7 Series counterpart. 

BMW projected that the i7 will have an energy consumption of 19.7 – 18.9 kWh/100 kilometers and a range between 580 to 610km. 

Outside the BMW i7, the characteristic design elements of twin round headlights and BMW grille have been completely reinterpreted to achieve a modern and distinctive look.

Some of the special design statements are upper light elements made of exclusive crystal glass and the illuminated contour of the kidney grille.

Inside, the focus is on user experience created with new My Modes and the latest generation of the iDrive operating system.

My Modes enable the driver to precisely customize the car’s driving characteristics and interior ambience. BMW Curved Display, a new type of light and function strip on the instrument panel, and the doors provides a visual and haptic quality are added to the interior.

The BMW Interaction Bar is part of the ambient lighting and also features integrated control buttons. In addition, the newly developed Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof adds to the feeling of spaciousness, modernity and well-being that prevails in the interior of the new BMW 7 Series with LED light threads that can be individually adjusted.

The rear of the BMW i7 offers outstanding travel comfort and sets new entertainment standards offering a unique cinematic experience. The BMW Theatre Screen, which moves out of the roof liner, is an ultra-wide 31-inch screen with panoramic display format and 8K streaming resolution.

The Theatre Screen transforms the rear seats into an exclusive, private cinema lounge where passengers can select their personal entertainment program from a diverse range of streaming offers BMW said its new top-of-the-range models will be equipped with the screen. 

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