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 CO2emissions tax