How much will the new BMW 7 Series cost in South Africa? The Munich-based firm has released indicative pricing for its new flagship luxury sedan range, which includes the all-electric i7…
BMW Group South Africa has announced local indicative pricing for its seventh-generation 7 Series line-up, which is scheduled to touch down in the fourth quarter of 2022. The global reveal was as recent as April 2022.
In South Africa, the long-wheelbase G70-generation luxury saloon range will include petrol (though not the twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8), diesel and all-electric powertrains at launch. Three specification packages will be available: Design Pure Excellence, the M Sport Package and the M Sport Package Pro.
The 740i uses a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-6 petrol engine (with a 48 V mild-hybrid system), offering the rear axle peak outputs of 280 kW and 540 Nm through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The result is a claimed 0-100 kph time of 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 240 kph. Indicative pricing for the 740i starts at R2 160 000 .
The local market is also set to receive the 740d xDrive, a derivative that wasn’t detailed at the global reveal, but which will kick off here at around R2 280 000 . This all-wheel-drive derivative’s 3.0-litre straight-6 turbodiesel heart generates 210 kW and 650 Nm, facilitating a claimed 6.3-second sprint to three figures.
Finally, the fully electric i7 tops the range, with indicative pricing starting at R2 825 000 . Offered in xDrive60 guise, the i7 has two electric motors that draw their urge from a 101.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted beneath the floor. Delivered through a two-stage, single-speed transmission, maximum system outputs come in at 400 kW and 745 Nm. The claimed 0-100 kph time is 6.1 seconds, top speed is limited to 240 kph and claimed range is between 590 and 625 km (on the WLTP cycle).
The V8-powered 760i xDrive unfortunately won’t be offered in South Africa at launch.
A highlight inside includes the so-called BMW Theatre Screen (measuring a whopping 31.3 inches) that extends down from the headliner to entertain rear-seat passengers. In addition, the rear armrests feature 5.5-inch touch-operated screens.
Up front, the driver and front passenger are treated to a curved display comprising a 12.3-inch infotainment system with 5G connectivity as well as a configurable 14.9-inch digital instrument cluster.
How much does the BMW 7 Series cost in South Africa?
BMW 740i Design Pure Excellence – R2 160 000
BMW 740i M Sport Package – R2 235 000
BMW 740i M Sport Package Pro – R2 275 000
BMW 740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence – R2 280 000
BMW 740d xDrive M Sport Package – R2 355 000
BMW 740d xDrive M Sport Package Pro – R2 395 000
BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence – R2 825 000
BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport Package – R2 900 000
BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport Package Pro – R2 940 000
*note these indicative prices include VAT but exclude CO2 emissions tax
