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G70 is the internal designation for the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series.

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. 

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. 

The BMW ConnectedDrive system features Intelligent Emergency Call, BMW TeleServices, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, Remote Software Update, and Remote Services. The G70 features multi-functional seats, with front electric adjustment with lumbar, electric adjustment of headrests, and a memory function. Six USB-C sockets are featured, as well as four 12-volt power sockets. The 7 Series models feature a 655-watt, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, however the i7 features a 1965-watt, 35-speaker Diamond Surround system with 4D technology. 

Multiple BMW models from 2022 feature the “Connoisseur Lounge” package, which allows the rear-left passenger to recline their chair. Heating, ventilation, as well as massaging functions come with this package. These are all controlled by 5.5 in (140 mm) touchscreens integrated into the doors.For the first time on a 7 Series, this model is available in a leather-free configuration. This 7 Series features perforated Veganza leather trim covering the seats, dashboard, and steering wheel. The synthetic material offers improved haptics and optimises climate assets. 

The 7 Series features airbags for the driver, front passenger, two on the curtain, drivers side, front passenger side, and front center. The 7 Series and i7 feature the Driving Assistant Professional package as standard, which adds adaptive cruise control with the Stop & Go system, lane change warning, lane departure warning, both front and rear cross-traffic alert, rear collision prevention, road exit warning, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, automatic Speed limit assist, invasion assistant, Front Brake Intervention, and forward collision warning.

This model also features a boot/trunk of 540 litres (19 cu ft), while plug-in hybrid models have a space of 525 litres (18.5 cu ft) due to electrical components such as the battery and motor. Wheel sizes range from 19- to 21-inches.