2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive review
The 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive is the largest and most powerful electric vehicle produced by the marque, yet it still lives up to its core values of performance vehicles. Despite weighing around 2.7 tonnes, the electric Bimmer can accelerate from rest in 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 250km/h. It also features chassis adjustments and M-specific tuning to make it ride and handle like something befitting the iconic M badge. Find out more in this 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive review The i7 M70 comes standard with the Connoisseur Lounge rear seating and 31.3-inch rear entertainment display. It features a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.9-inch Curved Control Display, running the latest BMW Operating System 8.5. The i7 M70 xDrive is powered by a dual-motor electric drive system fed by a 101.7kWh (net) lithium-ion battery pack. The rear drive motor makes 360kW/650Nm, with total outputs of 485kW and 1100Nm. The rear motor is 25.5% more energy dense than that of the i7 xDrive60. The WLTP cycle has a claimed range of 488-560 kilometers, based on energy consumption figures of 20.8-23.8kWh/100km. BMW has tuned the all-wheel drive system, steering, dampers, and stability systems specifically for the M70. The M-fettled i7 rides on adaptive two-axle air suspension with electronically controlled dampers and automatic self-levelling, with M-specific air springs tailored to increase the number of vibrations on each axle to provide a “noticeably direct connection to the vehicle body”. The i7 M70’s acceleration makes it feel like a lighter, more athletic vehicle than its dimensions would suggest. On the open road, the M70 feels most at home. The M70 dials in that extra dash of driver engagement that BMW is renowned for, with more communicative controls and tighter body control striking a great balance between enjoyment and comfort. Despite its performance capabilities, the i7 M70 still retains a solid electric range claim, which should be achievable in normal driving. Its distinctive looks and opulent cabin appointments make it a value alternative to luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Ghost or Bentley Flying Spur, neither of which offer all-electric drivetrains. Read Full Article CarExpert
