The G11 BMW 7 Series has been sighted in Malaysia, again. This time, paultan.org reader Qusyairi Az-Zubaldi sent us a few photos of not one, but two units of BMW’s flagship sedan at the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) centre in Putrajaya.
Based on the photos sent to us, the black 7 Series to sport the 740Li badge (technically the long-wheelbase version or G12). It also appears to benefit from 19-inch wheels and the Design Pure Excellence package. Under the hood of the 740Li, there is a 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six petrol engine paired to an eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission.
As for the grey 7 Series (seen only from the front), the wheels appear to differ in terms of design, which could indicate one of two things. One, Malaysians might have the option of a lower spec 740Li. Or two, this could signal the imminent arrival of the 730Li, a model that was rumoured to be offered for the Chinese market only.
The G12 730Li is likely to feature the same B48 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo mill that be found in the 740Le. In its PHEV configuration, the combustion engine alone produces 258hp and 400 Nm, a couple of more horses and 50 Nm more than the 330i, but less than what can be obtained from the 740Li’s 326 hp and 450 Nm straight-six.
Should this come to be true, it will certainly be good news for premium sedan buyers who are looking at a more affordable 7 Series variant to choose from, should the 740Li be a little too much for their needs.
Beneath the metal of BMW’s latest flagship lies its new Carbon Core skeleton, where a combination of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), magnesium, aluminium and steel is used, resulting in weight savings by as much as 130 kg from its predecessor.
BMW Malaysia has already begun teasing the arrival of the all-new BMW 7 Series with a dedicated website that you can visit here. When the flagship BMW sedan arrives, it will face off against the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and you can check out our comparison of both models’ lounge seats, here.
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Don’t wste Rm600k to RM700k on this car. Wait a few years. I just bought a 2011 740li with 50k mileage for RM160k. I pity the first guy who held this car for 4 years and saw his value drop from RM880k to RM160k. Sure he cry losing RM700k in 4 years.
My advice to people and even corporates, don’t waste your money on brand new cars. Let the car sellers suffer a bit
Good advice. when the buying stops, then they will reduce prices. Now car manufacturers this year went even higher from their already high prices.
Malaysia has the highest car prices in the world but one of the lowest GDP per capita income in the world.
Talk: Support Proton
Action: Drive 7 series
Even John himself is not driving Proton, Proton is for the talk, not the purchase.
Yeah same goes to you. You bought your son a saga
7Series definitely can’t better my S400 Hybrid.
whats wrong with his english/ learn some words they can be used in various contexts
sadly he doesn’t need good english…. got money can already…
That’s cheap, was it a personal sale or from dealer? The cheapest same model & year I could find form dealers is RM240k.
Bro, a RM700K investment already helped this guy made RM7mil deal in that 4 years … no big deal selling it off for RM160K!!
Yea, good luck trying to find loads of money to repair should the engine components or electronics fail on your out of warranty 2011 740Li …. Ohhh it will open a black hole in your wallet for good …. LOL :p
ask yourself why are they using honda engine then? this is due to hondas reliability that in turn will reduce warranty claims unlike preve that uses the proton engione.
dont say bmw only…mercedes also the same -_- i owned 2nd hand s300
There is a reason its only 50K mileage and you got so cheap, sure got hidden problems which will come out after awhile and BMW owners know if a car with very little mileage done, it has major problems coz BMW’s cannot sit for too long not driven, it will crap out on you for not driving it daily !!!
RM 880k to RM 160K ?? HAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
That car u bought must have got into multiple accidents or maybe its even a stolen car
Hope you enjoy a lifetime of discards. Those who bought them brand new probably have been making millions elsewhere while you wait for their castoffs in your medium cost flat dreaming of owning a BMW, someday.
You bought a cloned car
If nobody buys brand new, then how to get cheap secondhand units?
when too many stocks cant be sold, they will lelong the car with cheaper price la..or give more rebate, just see how proton do this every year.
There are 29 000 millionaire in Msia. Assume 2000 millionaire in each state.
These ppl before they die and get buried in grave after all hard work finding money,
they will want to taste latest model, latest facelift cars before die.
cant the copycats not copy proton perdana the new one this looks like it all the same. just looks like the perdana from, proton perdana
then why are they designing to look like perdana? if they are rich they will designt it themselves and not steal protons blueprint and come up with this mess
millionaire i just asked you and yet all you can do is reply with the same question mark. learn how to answer a question wisely otherwise you’re no better than a child
Pretty much all 7 series bmws go from 880k to 20k in 10 years.
If at all the 730Li comes in, it’s going to be petty interesting to see how it will go against the S400h, as most likely it will be priced around that.
The new B48 is a solid engine, sounds nicer and definitely is smoother than the outgoing N20, so by no means this is a bad thing that the 7 series now gets this option.
only stupid buy mercedes
Adoi, the taillight design same like dummy elephant Camry(from the side), My goodness!