BMW Updates 7-Series With Plug-In Hybrid For 2020
The new sedan will include extensive improvements in design, technology, and powertrain for the sixth generation.
The new BMW 745e (Photo: BMW)
For 2020, BMW introduces the revised version of the 7 Series luxury sedan with extensive updates in design, technology, and powertrain for the sixth generation.
A new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid joins turbocharged six-, eight-, and 12-cylinder engines. The iDrive 7 system along with Mobileye interior camera and available Driving Assistant Pro ($1,700) are BMW’s latest technology contributions toward self-driving cars.
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