2024 BMW i7 M70

In the 2024 AAA Car Guide, the BMW i7 xDrive60 EV was our top-rated large car and the No. 3 ranked vehicle overall. In 2024, BMW one-upped that stellar vehicle with a high-performance variant, the M70. Designed for quicker acceleration and sharper handling, the M70 is the xDrive60 on steroids. Power from its dual electric motors jumps from 536hp to 650hp; BMW claims that its 0-to-60 time drops by 1 second, to 3.5 seconds; and the base price soars nearly $45,000, to $168,500. The i7 M70 is indeed a study in superlatives. It’s blazingly fast, with power distributed well throughout its range. AWD is standard. And it’s a luxury cruiser as well: Its air suspension pampers occupants with a supremely comfortable ride, soaking up bumps and imperfections in the tarmac. And finding a vehicle with a more spacious, luxurious interior would be a thankless challenge. Comfort and convenience features on our test i7 included a panoramic sunroof; 14.9-inch infotainment touch screen; reclining rear seat and footrest; 31-inch rear-seat entertainment screen that drops down from the headliner; and heated, ventilated, and massaging front and rear seats. In sum, the i7 M70 succeeds fabulously on virtually every front. It’s the ultimate—or close to it—in performance, comfort, and luxury.