With the 2023 i7, BMW enters the luxury EV market with a full-size sedan brimming with the marque’s luxury and technology. Sharing its styling and interior layout with the 7 Series sedan makes the i7 easier for BMW loyalists to digest. However, buyers seeking a more futuristic look may find the Mercedes-Benz EQS, Porsche Taycan, and Tesla Model S more appealing.
Dual electric motors provide all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction and stability while producing 536 horsepower. BMW promises a 300-mile range, rapid charging times, and the ability to hit 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
For now, the 2023 BMW i7 comes in only one well-appointed trim with several options and package upgrades, allowing for more personalization.
2023 BMW i7 xDrive60: $119,300
As its price suggests, the 2023 BMW i7 features a long list of standard equipment befitting a luxury sedan.
It rides on 20-inch Aerodynamic gunmetal gray alloy wheels wearing run-flat tires. Under its distinctive skin are an adaptive self-leveling air suspension, Integral Active Steering with rear-axle steering, and specially designed brakes that repel water buildup on the rotors.
The i7 features adaptive LED headlights, power-folding heated side mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming glass, rain-sensing wipers with headlight control, and a power-opening rear trunk.
BMW’s Comfort Access keyless entry allows unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle without removing the fob from your purse or pocket. Soft-close doors pull themselves shut, and a panoramic Sky Lounge glass roof features LED light threads creating a magical nighttime light show.
The Advanced Vehicle and Key Memory remember the most recent settings for climate controls, driver’s seat, outside mirrors, audio, and central lighting preferences.
Clever touches include a passenger side mirror that tilts down when the i7 is backing up, ground-illuminating lights, an LED Light Carpet (forms a carpet of light that leads to the doors), and power sunshades for the rear window and rear door glass.
BMW equips the i7 with a plethora of sophisticated driver aids. Naturally, features like forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, speed limit info, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic detection are standard. But so are automatic high-beam headlights and front and rear parking sensors.
Acoustic pedestrian protection generates a unique sound that alerts nearby cyclists and pedestrians to your presence.
There are even more systems available in the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package, which adds adaptive cruise control with stop/go, lane-keeping assist, front cross-traffic detection, and hands-free semiautonomous driving on select highways.
Luxury elements inside the i7 range from a massive curved digital instrument and infotainment screen to a full-color head-up display. The infotainment section can be controlled by voice or through the iDrive controller. It includes navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
Also included are BMW ConnectedDrive services, with access to such features as on-street parking information, traffic updates, a stolen vehicle locator, and a voice-activated onboard assistant.
A wireless charging pad, numerous USB-C charge ports, and over-the-air updates all come with the price of admission, as do rear-seat door panels that include 5.5-inch display screens for controlling the audio, power sunshades, and seat adjustment settings.
A Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound system with 17 speakers and a 655-watt 11-channel amplifier is an audiophile’s dream.
The i7’s interior is awash in rich Merino leather, Mirror Oak wood trim, and numerous fine touches like the glass controls on the center console.
Additional luxury touches include a 3-spoke power tilt/telescoping heated steering wheel, multifunction power front seats including power adjustments for shoulder and thigh support, heated and ventilated front seats, heated multifunction rear seats, multicolor ambient interior lighting, and 4-zone automatic climate control.
Options for the i7 include wheels ranging in size from 19 to 21 inches, exterior styling upgrade packages, various colors for the Merino leather upholstery, and several wood or carbon-fiber trim choices.
The Rear Luxury Seating Package adds massaging and ventilated rear seats.
The Executive Package 2 adds Crystal LED headlights, power-operated opening-and-closing doors, and massaging front seats.
Opt for the Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package. You’ll get electric reclining rear seats with a passenger-side footrest, a 31-inch panoramic rear-seat theater screen with Amazon Fire 4K connectivity, and an enhanced rear center console fitted with a writing table and storage compartment.
The Parking Assistance Package adds a self-parking feature, a 3D Surround View camera, and an illuminated BMW kidney grille.
Performance fans will find much to like in the M Sport Performance Package, which brings M Sport brakes with black or blue calipers, extended Shadowline trim, and a rear spoiler.
Specific package features such as the rear seat theater, massaging front seats, and M Sport brakes (with blue calipers) can be purchased as standalone options, along with an even more impressive Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with 39 speakers and a 1,965-watt amp.
With the $995 destination charge, the 2023 BMW i7 sedan costs $120,295. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $2,162. See 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 models for sale near you
2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 includes:
- Heated and ventilated seats – You’ll get year-round comfort with both heated and cooled seats. They come standard for front-seat passengers and are available for the rear.
- Bowers & Wilkins audio system – The standard system, with 17 speakers, is superb. The upgraded Diamond Surround Sound System, with a mind-boggling 39 speakers, is Nirvana for audiophiles.
- Rear-axle steering – The i7’s Integral Active Steering includes rear-axle steering that improves the turning radius and maneuverability at low speeds. At highway speeds, it aids stability.
