The arrival of the new BMW 7 Series elevates the driving pleasure experience in a luxury sedan to new heights through the integration of cutting-edge innovations into each car’s powertrain. Available in Thailand with either a six-cylinder diesel plant in the BMW 730Ld sDrive M Sport or a plug-in hybrid drive system with enhanced range, performance, and efficiency in the BMW 745Le xDrive M Sport, the new BMW 7 Series builds upon the flagship range’s distinguished legacy by balancing sumptuous driving comfort and the dynamic BMW flair while also ensuring complete control and safety at any moment with comprehensive driver assistance systems.

The exterior design of the new BMW 7 Series exudes significantly greater presence and elegant precision in line with true 7 Series heritage. The supreme dynamics and exclusive comfort of the new 7 Series’ luxury driving experience are heightened by its alluring bodywork. The refreshed design at the front end yields more powerful presence, dominated by the iconic kidney grille that is now 30% larger than its predecessor, framed by a single-piece surround. The grille has active air flap control with adjustable vanes which only open when the need for cooling air is increased. The super-slender adaptive LED headlight units in the BMW 730Ld sDrive M Sport, or BMW Laserlight in the BMW 745Le xDrive M Sport, create contrast with the significantly enlarged BMW kidney grille adding more distinctive appearance to the new BMW 7 Series.

Also among the striking changes made to the front of the car, which rises 50 millimeters taller at its foremost point, is the redesigned bonnet that carries more sharply cut and powerfully sculpted contour lines. The BMW badge on the bonnet is now 13-millimeter larger in diameter. The outer air intakes in the lower section of the front apron are now overlaid with large air deflectors to guide the onrushing air to the brake air ducts and the Air Curtains. L-shaped trim strips in High-gloss Chrome border the Air Curtains on their outer edges and below. In addition, the dynamic appearance of the front end is accentuated by the particularly striking and aerodynamically optimised contouring of the front apron’s lower border.

The side view of the new BMW 7 Series is dominated by the upright Air Breathers forming a 90-degree angle. Apart from complementing the overall design with more precision and clarity, the Air Breathers are also designed to optimise the flow of air through the wheel arches, which helps to reduce aerodynamically undesirable turbulence. The Air Breathers and trim strips come in Dark Chrome from the BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line in both model variants.

With emphasis on modernity and elegance, the rear has been extensively redesigned with rear apron contours that reflect the look of the vehicle’s front, combining well with integral exhaust tailpipes with larger chrome surrounds. Slimmer three-dimensional rear lights with red/black surfacing are around 35 millimetres slimmer that the outgoing model. A slim light strip below the chrome bar between the rear lights provide an extra stylistic flourish. The BMW 745Le xDrive M Sport comes equipped with 20-inch M light alloy wheels in Star-spoke style, while the BMW 730Ld sDrive M Sport is fitted with 19-inch M light alloy wheels in Bicolour Double-spoke style.

The new BMW 745Le xDrive M Sport is powered by a newly developed plug-in hybrid drivetrain system that combines a six-cylinder inline BMW EfficientDynamics petrol engine with an electric motor. Altogether, the system unleashes a combined output of 290 kW / 394 hp with a maximum combined torque of up to 600 Nm. The new plug-in hybrid drive technology, together with the 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, enables the BMW 745Le xDrive to record times of 5.1 seconds for the 0 – 100 km/h sprint on the way to its 250 km/h top speed. The speed threshold in hybrid-mode has also jumped to 140 km/h, allowing the pleasure of driving in a luxury sedan with zero local emissions to be now enjoyed far beyond the city limits too. The energy required for this is stored in a latest-generation lithium-ion battery located underneath the rear seats with an increased gross capacity of 12.0 kWh, allowing for pure electric driving range between 50 and 58 kilometres according to the NEDC test cycle.

The drivetrain works hand in hand with the specially-tuned suspension system, which takes into account the significant increase in power output over the previous-generation 7 Series to provide the vehicle with appreciably enhanced agility, precision, and directional stability, while the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system delivers maximum power and traction to the road surface in any condition.

The new BMW 730Ld sDrive M Sport brings to the road exceptional performance and ground-breaking efficiency. Commanding power and silky smooth running are the hallmarks of the new BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder diesel engine, which generates a maximum output of 195 kW / 265 hp and a peak torque at 620 Nm at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm with 250 km/h as the top speed. The powerful engine works in tandem with 8-speed Steptronic transmission and adaptive two-axle air suspension. The Executive Drive Pro chassis technology, meanwhile, teams up with the suspension system to provide exceptional comfort, agility, and stability.