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Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night

Shaun Β· Jan 4, 2023 12:12 PM

Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night 01

Thailand model shown

The BMW i7 is expected to make its official launch in Malaysia soon, as the car has been spotted on the road and registration of interest has been open since mid-2022.

Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night 02

Thailand model shown

Just a little refresher, BMW i7 is the all-electric (EV) version of G70 BMW 7 Series. The BMW i7 integrated into the 7 Series range unlike Mercedes-Benz with a separate EQ range.

In terms of exterior, the BMW i7 is nearly identical to the G70 7 Series, save for the optional blue accents.

Also read: 14 photos comparing the G70 BMW i7 against 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS, which is your pick?

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Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night 01

International model shown

It has a split-headlight design as seen on the facelifted BMW X7 and a massive glowing grille as well.

Also read: RIP V12 as G70 2023 BMW 7 Series PHEV has replaced the M760Li, up to 571 PS/800 Nm

Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night 02

Thailand model shown

Globally, the BMW i7 is currently available in the xDrive60 form, which has a dual-motor setup on each axle (AWD) that outputs 544 PS/745 Nm.

It gets a 101.7 kWh battery, capable of a WLTP range of up to 625 km. Max AC and DC charging are rated at 11 kW and 195 kW respectively.

Also read: 20 photos to help you decide if the 2023 (G70) BMW 7 Series is forward-looking or just ugly

Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night 03

International model shown

The company said that a more powerful i7 with β€˜over 600 PS and 1000 Nm’ will be announced in the future.

In Thailand, prices and range start from:

  • xDrive60 M Sport (First Edition) - THB 7,599,000 (around RM 976k)
  • xDrive60 M Sport - THB 7,849,000 (around RM 1m)
  • xDrive60 M Sport Gran Lusso - THB 8,599,000 (around RM 1.1m)

Glowing on your rear-view mirror soon, this is what the BMW i7's illuminated grille looks like at night 04

Thailand model shown

Looking at prices in the UK (which is closer to our prices for EVs based on direct exchange rates), the BMW i7 starts from GBP 110,545 (around RM 583k).

Also read: BMW i7 EV teased in Malaysia; 544 PS/745 Nm, 625 km range, ROI open

Shaun

Senior Writer

The quest for automotive knowledge began as soon as the earliest memories. Various sources information, even questionable ones, have been explored including video games, television, magazines, or even internet forums. Still stuck in that rabbit hole.

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