BMW has released new teaser images of the all-electric i7 luxury saloon ahead of its launch next month -
, and it looks like this new 7-series will be equally bold. While the test mules seen up to this point are still early prototypes lacking many production elements, the kidney grille looks to yet again be a focal point, taking up a vast majority of the real estate at the front end.
From here, the design deviates however, keeping hold of a resolutely upright three-box shape that channels the E38 7-series that was in production between 1994-2001, rather than the more homogeneous models that followed. We can also see that the new 7-series will adopt the split brightwork quirk of the current 3-series, which visually stretches the side windows, finishing with an upright and boxy tail.
Under the skin, the changes are likely to be less significant in the ordinary ICE 7-series lineup, with rear- or all-wheel drive, a range of six and eight-cylinder combustion engines, and a range of plug-in hybrid options on offer. The all-electric i7 will be part of the 7-series range, deviating from Mercedes Benz’s strategy of introducing a totally distinct electric model line as it has with
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