Scheduled to arrive in SA in November, the car is able to store steering movements over distances of up to 200-meters and subsequently reproduce them in reverse, relieving the driver of having to navigate tricky driveways in reverse
Scheduled to arrive in SA in November, the car is able to store steering movements over distances of up to 200-metres and subsequently reproduce them in reverse, relieving the driver of having to navigate tricky driveways in reverseThe i7 is the first all-electric 7 Series and can travel up to 480 zero-emission kilometres in silence. Picture: SUPPLIED7 Series on Wednesday, featuring for the first time an all-electric luxury sedan as well as hybrid and internal combustion engine models.
The brand’s hallmark twin circular headlights and BMW kidney grille have been re-interpreted; the light functions are now divided into two separate areas, with the upper elements acting as the more prominent focal point, especially when highlighted by optional Swarovski crystal details. A BMW Interaction Bar debuts in the new 7 Series as a new breed of control and design element. Extending across the full width of the instrument panel and into the door panel, it houses touch-sensitive control panels for adjusting the ventilation and air-conditioning, activating the hazard and opening the glove compartment.
The Executive Lounge option ramps up the rear luxury with a reclining seat function with integrated leg rest behind the front-passenger seat, plus an optionally quilted and heated armrest with high-quality glass insert and integrated smartphone tray for inductive charging. With the optional Parking Assistance Package, the car is able to store steering movements over distances of up to 200-metres and subsequently reproduce them in reverse, relieving the driver of having to navigate tricky driveways in reverse.
Three-quarters of EVs sold in the US in 2021 were Teslas, compared with just 16.4% in Europe, with the Volkswagen
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