BMW not only unveils new BMW 7 Series in China, but to roll out 21 new models there in 2019

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On January 16, German premium car maker BMW Group showed off its new full-size luxury line-up in Shanghai, including the BMW X7 all-new flagship SUV, the all-new BMW 8 Series coupe and the new BMW 7 Series.

Particularly, this is also the world's premiere for the new BMW 7 Series. The automaker chooses to unveil the new flagship model in China rather than the on-going North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) which somewhat underlines the great importance BMW attaches on Chinese market.  

BMW said it plans to roll out 21 new models (including the three models mentioned above) in China this year to further promote the brand's development in the world's largest auto market.

The BMW X7 is expected to hit China's market in the second quarter of the year. Besides, the all-new BMW 8 Series and the new BMW 7 Series will be launched in the second half of 2019.

The BMW 7 Series currently sold on market is the BMW's sixth-gen luxury sedan, and also the automaker's first model based on the CLAR (Cluster Architecture) platform. The model presented yesterday is a mid-cycle refresh version.

As BMW's first full-size SUV model, the BMW X7 measures 5,151mm long, 2,000mm wide and 1,805mm with a wheelbase length up to 3,105mm. The X7 offers seating for either six or seven. The back row seats two adults, while the middle row seats either three or two people, depending on trim.

The all-new BMW 8 Series measures 4,843mm long, 1,902mm wide and 1,341mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,822mm. Five variants in total will be rolled out in China this year, including coupe (2 doors), convertible (2 doors) and gran coupe (4 doors).