New BMW 7 Series pricing announced in South Africa
BMW South Africa has announced the local pricing for its flagship sedan, the new 7 Series, with prices commencing at R2,804,439. According to information provided by Duoporta Vehicle Information Specialists, the luxury vehicle is now available for ordering on the company’s website. The 7 Series is offered in three distinct variants, cementing its position as the most expensive sedan in BMW’s lineup.
The updated 7 Series sedan is equipped with a 3.0-litre turbocharged engine across all three models, with the key difference being the type of fuel used – diesel, petrol, or a combination of both in the hybrid version.
Engine and Performance
The 740d model boasts a diesel engine, producing 230kW and 670Nm, and features the brand’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Despite being designed with comfort in mind, the 740d can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 250km/h, with a fuel consumption of 6.9l/100km.
In contrast, the 740 model utilizes a petrol engine, generating 294kW and 580Nm, and is rear-wheel-drive, enabling it to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds, albeit with a higher fuel consumption of 8.8l/100km. The M760e, a plug-in hybrid, combines a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with two electric motors, resulting in a combined output of 450kW and 800Nm, and an impressive 0-100km/h time of 4.1 seconds. The hybrid’s electric range is 80km on the WLTP cycle, courtesy of a 112.5kWh battery.
The 7 Series boasts an array of premium features, including cabin surfaces finished in leather, cloth, wood, crystal, and polished metal, as well as multiple screens, such as an iDrive panoramic display, front passenger screen, and an 8K entertainment monitor for rear passengers. Additional features comprise ambient lighting, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system with Dolby Atmos support, a new steering wheel, updated automatic doors, a digital interior mirror, a panoramic glass roof with Sky Lounge, and four-zone automatic climate control. The diesel and petrol models come with a standard 2-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan, while the hybrid benefits from an extended 8-year/100,000km battery warranty.
The sedan features adaptive LED headlights and signature kidney grille accents. It sits on 21 or 22-inch alloy rims.
Pricing Breakdown
- BMW 740d xDrive M Sport – R2,804,439
