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[Test Drive] A First-Class Ride With 544 Horsepower: The New BMW i7 60
Mobility1 min read
A Korean test drive of the new BMW i7 60 xDrive, a 544-horsepower electric luxury sedan. The reviewer praised the smooth ride, quiet cabin, and rear-seat comfort, but found the many screens hard to use.
A luxury electric sedan that feels like a sofa in back
A reviewer drove the new BMW i7 60 xDrive from Walkerhill in Seoul to Cheongpyeong in Gyeonggi Province. Later, they rode in the back seat to try the chauffeur-driven style. The car glided over the road and hardly shook, even on speed bumps. At high speed, it turned quickly when the driver moved the wheel. At low speed, it felt like a comfortable large sedan.
Key facts and numbers
- Price: 214.9 million won (Pure Excellence) or 217.9 million won (M Sport Package).
- Power: 544 horsepower combined, from one electric motor on each axle. Torque is 76.0 kgf·m.
- Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The car weighs 2,805 kg.
- Range: 508 km on one charge, based on Korean certification. The battery is 118.1 kWh.
- Fast charging: up to 250 kW. Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 28 minutes.
Why it matters
The car shows that a big electric sedan can be both comfortable and fun to drive. Its rear seats, with reclining chairs and a 36-speaker sound system, aim at buyers who want a luxury lounge on the move. But the review shows that more screens and features can make the car harder to use while driving. This is a problem BMW still needs to fix.
What to watch
- Whether BMW makes the screens and menus easier to use while driving.
- Real-world range and charging times in everyday driving.
- How the 2.8-ton car's luxury and sound features compare with rival flagship electric sedans.
Glossary
- xDrive
- BMW's all-wheel-drive system, which sends power to all four wheels.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit of energy. It shows how much electricity a battery holds or a car uses.