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G70 is the internal designation for the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series, a range of luxury cars produced by the German luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW since July 2022.

Introduced in April 2022, 7 Series and i7 are the respective designations for BMW's internal combustion and battery electric full-size luxury flagship models. BMW had unveiled the model on 20 April 2022 during the nameplate's 45th anniversary. Sold as a 2023 model, it is longer than its predecessor model. This model offers petrol and diesel models, come standard with a 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain; a plug-in hybrid system is available. Additionally, this model is also the first 7 Series offer a mild hybrid powertrain. The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series is often collectively referred to as the G70.

The G70 commenced production on 1 July 2022, exactly seven years after the previous model. The i7 is the first 7 Series to offer a fully electric powertrain, which shares powertrains with the smaller G60 i5. Both 7 Series and i7 offer optional rear- or all-wheel drive drivetrains. The V12 model is no longer offered, instead gets replaced by the M760e plug-in hybrid.

On the front, the G70 incorporates what the brand calls "Iconic Glow", which is BMW's iconic kidney grille that will optionally light up at night to create a kidney effect. The unit features Swarovski crystals as headlamps, which are backlit by fourteen individual LEDs on each side of the vehicle. Unlike the previous model, the G70 aligns the daytime running lamps (DRLs) towards the top of the grille, while a separate panel unit contains the low and high beams positioned towards the middle of the grille, but not connected to it. M Sport models feature a lower front bumper in a contrast colour to the rest of its body, which allowed BMW to add distinct front wheels which creates a more aggressive design compared to its standard specification. Its side profile continues in a familiar way of the front, by keeping its characteristic lines to a minimum. A shoulder line below the glass connects from the daytime running lamps to the edge of the taillights. The Hofmeister kink, an element characteristic of BMW vehicles since the 1950s is placed on the window of the G70. Monotone paint is standard, however two-tone paint is available.

The i7's drag coefficient is rated at 0.24 Cd, while on ICE models it increases to 0.26 due to engine cooling. As standard, the G70 features double wishbone aluminium suspension at the front, while it features Integral-V multi-link aluminium rear suspension. The G70 additionally features adaptive air suspension, active anti-roll bars, and adaptive dampers. The G70 also features all-wheel steering (Integral Active Steering) with up to 3.5 degrees of turning angle and a 0.76 m (2.5 ft) smaller turning circle of 13.1 m (43 ft) at low speeds. The "Executive Drive Pro" package is available and adds Active Roll Stabilisation and Active Roll Comfort. Unlike its predecessor, the G70 fails to maintain a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, instead has a 49:51 distribution for the base model, and 45:55 for the 760i variant.

A Pure Excellence design package is available and adds chrome exterior elements and grey brake calipers. The M Sport package offers M Sport Pro package adds M Sport brakes with black gloss calipers, black gloss rear spoiler, an individual high-gloss shadow line on the grille frame and struts, and rear apron trim. The M Performance package adds high-gloss grille surrounds and grille struts, M Sport brakes and a high-gloss black rear spoiler.

The G70 receives the "BMW Live Cockpit" setup, which combines a 310 mm (12.3 in) digital instrument cluster with a BMW's 14.9 in (380 mm) Curved Display for the infotainment touchscreen, which both run BMW iDrive 8, the newest iteration of BMW's infotainment system. The G70 also features navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ radio, over-the-air updating, and a range of third-party apps as well as in-car gaming. Additionally, a head-up display with different views is standard. Optional on the 7 Series, standard on the i7 is a large 800 mm (31.3 in), 8,000-pixel "Theatre Screen". When being used, this display can stream movies and shows from Amazon Fire TV via the eSIM connection, or a device can be hooked up via an HDMI cable to stream any show. A camera is featured, which can stream meetings or video calls while in the vehicle. Buyers may subscribe to other streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Max. Additional luxuries include heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, heated surface, front centre console armrest, front seat ventilation, front seat massage function, quad-zone climate control, and BMW's Panoramic Glass Roof Sky Lounge.

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