Video Summary
The 2023 BMW i7 is an electric 7-series sharing body panels with the gas version.It achieves a 308-mile range on a full charge with 21" wheels or 318 miles with standard 19" wheels.
The car has 536 horsepower and a dual-motor, rear-biased all-wheel-drive system.
The MSRP is $120,000 starting but over $152,000 as tested, due to numerous options.
The car features the BMW individual interior and has Kashmir wool seats.
It has automatic opening and closing doors.
The car's interior tech includes touch controls rather than haptic buttons; touch controls have a corresponding sound effect.
It's possible to open all doors at once via on-screen controls, or individually.
There are cool driving assistance modes.
There is an integrated ambient lighting effect in the crystal details.
A max charge speed of 195 kW charges 10-80% of the battery in around 34 minutes.
It offers about 80 miles of range in just 10 minutes at a DC fast charger.
There is just 11 cubic feet of trunk space, but also added under-floor space.
There's no frunk.
The reviewer called out the BMW I7 as a top luxury option, highlighting the next-level luxury feel, but also cited how the aesthetics are more impactful on first glance.
The car is quick off the line but has steering that feels feather-light.
Driving assistance tech is a bit aggressive; drivers must keep hands on the wheel for autonomous driving.
He stated while some elements are tedious and the amount of technology to consider can be overwhelming, there is a lot to like.
