BMW 7 Series facelift arrives in Malaysia: India launch by April 2013

In all 3 variants of the new 7 Series have been launched in Malaysia – 730Li with 3.0L inline 6 offering 258 hp & 310 Nm torque, 740Li with same 3.0L but features TwinPower Turbo Technology offering 320 hp &450 Nm torque, and top of the line ActiveHybrid 7L with same inline six and additional 55hp electric motor, taking total output to 354 hp and 500 Nm torque. The prices of respective models are – RM648,800 (INR 1.13 crores), RM818,800 (INR 1.44 crores), and RM938,800 (INR 1.64 crores). Surprisingly, BMW Malaysia has not introduced the diesel model as the 730Ld facelift was not launched. We wonder if the same is in store for India when the car is going to be launched next month.

On the exterior, the 7 Series facelift carries, new LED headlamp clusters, side indicators integrated into the side-view mirrors, 9 slat kidney grille, chrome strip between the taillights, and redesigned bumper apron. The new 7er is also sportier as the height is reduced by 8 mm. On the inside, you will find 9.2-inch flat screen displays each for rear passengers, Bang & Olufsen music system with 16 speakers (only in hybrid). Top of the line 7er facelift does 0-100 kmph in just 5.7 seconds.

BMW India had confirmed last year that they will be launching the new 7 Series for car buyers in India by April 2013. They also announced to commence local production of the same from their facility in Chennai, which might offer some respite in pricing, as the budget 2013 stated: import duty on completely built cars will go up from 75% to 100%. Story source: PaulTan.