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YES! The world will get a chance to know more about our little red dot.

BMW i7 Singapore Icons Is a Bespoke Electric Luxury Sedan With Rolls-Royce Paint (https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-i7-singapore-icons-is-a-bespoke-electric-luxury-sedan-with-rolls-royce-finish-254367.html)

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BMW is strengthening its presence in Asia by unveiling a one-of-a-kind i7. Designed to commemorate Singapore's 60th anniversary, as well as the company's local 40th birthday, the model is aptly called the BMW i7 Singapore Icons and has just celebrated its premiere.

According to BMW Group Asia's Managing Director, Lars Nielsen, "planning for this masterpiece began 18 months ago and was a labor of love." The car in question "exhibits the best BMW has to offer, including refined materials, supreme craftsmanship, and individualization, all to honor the Lion City."

The all-quiet luxury sedan is presented in Madeira Red, a dark red metallic paint finish sourced from Rolls-Royce's portfolio. The hue is available through BMW Individual, the company's personalization division, and sports "opulent tones of rich madeira wine and dark cherry-black hues." The company says that it chosen this color due to its multi-layered pearlescent effect, adding that the i7 Singapore Icons is the first car in Singapore to be presented in it and it will remain that way.

Besides the special color, the all-new and unique BMW i7 Singapore Icons sports a 'Singapore Icons' logo on the Hofmeister kink, and that is another way to tell it apart from the rest of the lineup. The automaker says that this position was specially chosen to honor the Hofmeister kink's roots, as it first appeared on a Bimmer back in the 1960s, and it was the 1500. The 20-inch wheels were crafted by BMW Individual and feature a two-tone look and a diamond-cut finish, further highlighting the model's special nature.

Opening the door of the BMW i7 Singapore Icons will reveal the Smoke White Merino leather upholstery, said to echo the colors of the Singapore flag (red and white). The high-end upholstery also came from BMW Individual's portfolio and is said to be robust, breathable, and soft. The car manufacturer states that "each hide is carefully selected for its immaculate, unblemished quality," so the attention to detail is certainly on deck. The 'Singapore Icons' design bedecks all four headrests in Alaska Gray, another special touch from the company's personalization division.

A dashboard inlay pretty much rounds off the special design of the car, featuring seven of the country's icons. Some of the landmarks on deck include the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove, Singapore Changi Control Tower, Anderson Bridge, Merlion Statue, and ArtScience Museum. Crafted from a 25.7-cm (10.1 in) wide single-piece metal thinner than 1 mm, it is integrated into the fine wood in oak gray metallic and sports a mirror-like finish.

The most affordable BMW i7 in Singapore is the eDrive50 Pinnacle, which starts at S$625,888 (equal to US$488,355), and in the United States, the model carries an MSRP of US$105,700 (S$135,440).

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Singapore icons should include the world renowned HatchDeeBee...at least should include THE pinnacle at late ah gong turf mah...🙏😁

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Supersonic

no one is buying i7s. hence waste time. 

anyway publicity of SG on other platforms more than enough already. this little stunt was probably someone's KPI... 

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if i wanted a BOAT, I will buy a BOAT!!🤣

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On 7/17/2025 at 8:59 AM, RadX said:

if i wanted a BOAT, I will buy a BOAT!!🤣

Yessi...global warming...your waterfront home to get hit first...better seek refuge at that back pulau in your ev sampan...😁

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On 7/17/2025 at 10:16 AM, Lala81 said:

S class looks nicer than BMW 7 series.

Totally agree

 

sleeker and more aesthetic 

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On 7/17/2025 at 11:32 AM, RadX said:

Totally agree

 

sleeker and more aesthetic 

don't mind me. sour grapes only. can't afford either.

😅

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On 7/17/2025 at 11:55 AM, Lala81 said:

don't mind me. sour grapes only. can't afford either.

😅

Can lah...buy preloved...rear  legroom enuf to do yoga challenge at dark carpark or quiet mscp...🙏😁

Edit to add emoji...

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On 7/17/2025 at 10:16 AM, Lala81 said:

S class looks nicer than BMW 7 series.

All new BMW model the 2 big nose getting ugly..

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chey.....

LTA did a better job than this

got colour and free some more

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On 7/17/2025 at 4:32 PM, Gnahp said:

 

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I wonder if can hack and change the "Hello" to our favourite MCF LTA phrase. 

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On 7/17/2025 at 4:41 PM, Volvobrick said:

I wonder if can hack and change the "Hello" to our favourite MCF LTA phrase. 

Maybe need to solder out the chip.

Reprogram it and solder the chip back

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On 7/17/2025 at 10:16 AM, Lala81 said:

S class looks nicer than BMW 7 series.

At that segment and price level, without hesitation should top up a bit and go for Flying Spur...

Heads and shoulders above BBA and even Maybach.

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On 7/18/2025 at 1:45 AM, 107fan said:

At that segment and price level, without hesitation should top up a bit and go for Flying Spur...

Heads and shoulders above BBA and even Maybach.

7 series starts from $600+k. 
Flying Spur starts from $1m

Panny usually the alternative for both 7 and S

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Nice but I Cantonese, don't like i7...... :darkmood:

Sound like "i Ah Chat" number 7 aka the traitor.... [sweatdrop]

:XD:

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On 7/18/2025 at 9:03 AM, Maxus-MIFA9 said:

Nice but I Cantonese, don't like i7...... :darkmood:

Sound like "i Ah Chat" number 7 aka the traitor.... [sweatdrop]

:XD:

Buy i Fatt lor😂

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On 7/18/2025 at 8:08 AM, inlinesix said:

7 series starts from $600+k. 
Flying Spur starts from $1m

Panny usually the alternative for both 7 and S

True. But is it just me or is the rear too coupe styling? Rear legroom for sure no problem as car is long, but headroom?

For that reason it is too sporty to compare to S or 7series.

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