Photo: Kolesa.ru
Developed in response to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW 7 Series has always differentiated itself from the three-pointed star’s model in terms of handling. For the seventh generation of the luxury sedan, the Bavarian brand will also stand out in terms of exterior styling.
Rendered by Russian publication Kolesa, the G70 before your eyes may polarize opinion. On the one hand, enthusiasts and prospective customers don’t want BMW to follow in the footsteps of the Nissan Juke and Hyundai Kona. But at the end of the day, a stylistic change is inevitable.
Time and again, the carparazzi spied the facelifted X7 and X8 with split-design headlights under the camo. BMW even had the audacity to feature a Hyundai Kona in the behind-the-scenes video for “The Drop.” Spy shots of the 7 Series EV – also known as the i7 – further suggest that something is going on with the lighting system, something that BMW hasn’t done before.
You also have to remember the divisive grilles of the M3, M4, 4 Series, and iX, which leads us to Domagoj Dukec. The head of design at BMW reports directly to BMW Group design director Adrian van Hooydonk. Neither cares too much about the controversies spurred by their latest designs and with them at the helm, I’m pretty sure the G70 will break the mold as well.
Under the skin of the all-new 7 Series, the Bavarian automaker let it slip that diesel options will survive, and “an electric version” will help BMW meet the CO2 targets imposed by the European Commission. Although unconfirmed, the driving range for the i7 is estimated at just under 400 miles (645 kilometers) on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure.
Also worthy of mentioning, BMW is expected to drop the most gas-guzzling engine options in favor of six- and four-cylinder mills and a plug-in hybrid. Both the 4.4-liter V8 and 6.6-liter V12 are getting on a bit, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them go given that the i7 promises crazy performance.
Time and again, the carparazzi spied the facelifted X7 and X8 with split-design headlights under the camo. BMW even had the audacity to feature a Hyundai Kona in the behind-the-scenes video for “The Drop.” Spy shots of the 7 Series EV – also known as the i7 – further suggest that something is going on with the lighting system, something that BMW hasn’t done before.
You also have to remember the divisive grilles of the M3, M4, 4 Series, and iX, which leads us to Domagoj Dukec. The head of design at BMW reports directly to BMW Group design director Adrian van Hooydonk. Neither cares too much about the controversies spurred by their latest designs and with them at the helm, I’m pretty sure the G70 will break the mold as well.
Under the skin of the all-new 7 Series, the Bavarian automaker let it slip that diesel options will survive, and “an electric version” will help BMW meet the CO2 targets imposed by the European Commission. Although unconfirmed, the driving range for the i7 is estimated at just under 400 miles (645 kilometers) on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure.
Also worthy of mentioning, BMW is expected to drop the most gas-guzzling engine options in favor of six- and four-cylinder mills and a plug-in hybrid. Both the 4.4-liter V8 and 6.6-liter V12 are getting on a bit, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them go given that the i7 promises crazy performance.
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