The New BMW X7 Signature Edition Launched In India
The first element to catch attention is the new digital BMW Curved Display which is harmoniously unified into the cockpit area, so it almost looks like it is floating
Hyderabad: BMW India launched the new BMW X7 Signature Edition on Thursday. Locally produced at BMW Group Plant, Chennai, the car will be available exclusively in the petrol xDrive40i variant.
The new vehicle makes for an innovative and exclusive ambience. The first element to catch attention is the new digital BMW Curved Display which is harmoniously unified into the cockpit area, so it almost looks like it is floating. It’s typical BMW driver-orientation, clear reduced design along with interplay of eye-catching graphics, modern colours and futuristic textures create an immersive visual appearance. The Individual Instrument Panel lapped in genuine leather brings a particularly progressive feel to the modern premium ambience. Another premium feature is the ambient light bar extending from the centre stack to the passenger side. It beautifully elevates the overall Ambient Lighting effect available in 14 colors. Moreover, its crystalline appearance and prismatic structure perfectly complement the crafted clarity components such as the gear selector, iDrive control wheel, audio control button and start/stop button.
The overall experience of the occupants of the vehicle is further enhanced by the Ambient Air Package. Filling up the cabin with a sense of space and natural light flow is the large Sky Lounge Panoramic glass sunroof extending till the third row. The Sky Lounge comes with over 15,000 individual light points which can be altered via the ambient light setting to create a stunning light pattern. Crystal Door pins add to the overall aesthetic appeal inside the car. Also available as standard are Backrest cushions in Alcantara for the rear seat passengers. Captain Seats lapped in genuine leather Merino offer the perfect individual luxury experience for rear seat passengers. Harman Kardon surround sound system with 16 speakers provides an intense musical feast for the ears. Handsfree operation of split tailgate gives easy access to a boot capacity of up to 2,120 litres.
The petrol engine melds maximum power with exemplary efficiency and offer spontaneous responsiveness even at low engine speeds. The 3-litre 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine of the vehicle produces an output of 381 hp and maximum torque of 520 Nm at 1,800 – 5,000 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km / hr in just 5.8 seconds. Additionally, the engine features a 48V Electrical Motor that with a power output of 12 hp and torque output of 200 Nm, helping achieve even better efficiency and dynamics.
BMW Connected Drive technology breaks the innovation barrier and turns the car into an interconnected digital device. Host of connected drive features include BMW ID, BMW App, Digital Key, Emergency Call, Real-time Traffic Information, Remote Services and smart phone parking. BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes the freestanding BMW Curved Display with Navigation with real-time traffic information and augmented view, a 12.3-inch digital information display behind the steering wheel, a 14.9-inch Control Display and BMW Head-up Display.
The latest BMW iDrive with Operating System 8.5, offers all the possibilities for interaction between occupants and the vehicle – using touch, gesture or speech. It is complemented by the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant system which has a self-learning intelligence that adopts a driver’s individual habits, proactively provides useful tips on new driving functions and seamlessly integrates smartphone apps. Wireless smartphone integration and regular Remote Software Upgrades ensure that the car is always up to date.
My BMW app functions include popular options for keeping an eye on the current vehicle status at all times as well as Learning Navigation, which offers destination suggestions and traffic information based on the owner’s driving habits. In addition, customers can use the My BMW app to generate the BMW Digital Key Plus, which turns a smartphone into a digital vehicle key. It will enable customers to physically open the doors when unlocking them this way. If the Digital Key Plus is activated, it’s also possible to perform automated parking manoeuvres.