BMW 730 Li on sale for those who want a taste of luxury
BMW 730 Li on sale for those who want a taste of luxury
Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The party mood that filled the air at the beginning of this year
was utilized by the German carmaker BMW to launch its latest 7
Series model, the four-door BMW 730 Li recently.
PT BMW Indonesia used the party atmosphere, which included the
provision of cigars and cognac, to officially launch the car here
at a cafe in Kemang, South Jakarta.
The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG, had launched
BMW 735 Li in November 2002 and last June introduced its BMW 760
Li, the so-called masterpiece of the 7 Series.
"Our aim is to increase the 7 Series volume in Indonesia and
strengthen our position in the top luxury segment," PT BMW
Indonesia financial director Bernhard Peltner said during the
launch.
"The 7 Series range is now more accessible to those who fancy
a luxury BMW."
BMW 730 Li uses a six-cylinder 3,000cc in-line engine
delivering maximum power of 215 horsepower (hp) at 5,800
revolutions per minute (rpm) and maximum torque of 300 Newton
meter at 3,500 rpm.
For comparison, BMW 735 Li uses an eight-cylinder 3,500 cc in-
line engine and BMW 760 Li uses a V-12 5,972cc engine.
The newly introduced car can reach speeds of up to 240
kilometers per hour (kph) while acceleration from zero to 100 kph
can be reached in 8.7 seconds.
The front design particularly focuses on the kidney grille and
dual headlights that blend with the dynamic lines of the engine
compartment.
The dynamic lines continue to the baggage compartment giving
the vehicle a sportier look. Meanwhile, BMW's star-spoke 18-inch
alloy wheels with 245/50 R18 tires provide an imposing stance.
As for the interior, BMW's image of luxury and craftsmanship
is represented by all-leather Nasca upholstery and fine wood
trim.
The cockpit is simplified to minimize the complexity of
control panels with all driving functions located in the area
surrounding the steering wheel.
Frequently used basic functions are located on the instrument
panel while less frequently used functions are pooled in the
iDrive controller.
Just like other BMW cars, the 730 Li comes with standard
safety features such as dynamic stability control (DCS) ensuring
optimum levels of traction and lateral grip in extreme
situations, antilock braking system (ABS), dynamic brake control
(DBC) and parking distance control (PDC).
BWM 730 Li uses Xenon lights for both the high and low beam
lights increasing illumination at night and in poor weather.
The vehicle also comes with a new system to activate its 10
air bags, belt latch tensioners, front and rear crumple zone,
crash sensor and electronic vehicle immobilizer.
The 730 Li is priced at Rp 1.3 billion (US$155,000) including
a two-year warranty and the newly introduced BMW Service
Inclusive offering free maintenance and service for five years or
100,000 kilometers.
The 735 Li is priced at Rp 1.885 billion and 760 Li is Rp 3.3
billion.
"Customer satisfaction is our main focus. PT BMW Indonesia is
committed to providing the best after-sales services," said
Peltner.