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AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
BMW i7 'Singapore Icons' is a unique SG60 automotive tribute to the Lion City, Lifestyle News
BMW Asia and Eurokars Auto commemorate Singapore's 60th birthday with an electric limousine that is one of a kind. The BMW i7 'Singapore Icons SG60 1 of 1' also marks the 40th year of BMW Asia and the 133rd anniversary of Kwong Cheong Thye Pte Ltd, whose boss Choo Wai Luen bought the one-off vehicle to celebrate the success of his homegrown soya-sauce company, which was founded in 1892. The price for this SG60 commemorative car was $753,888 with COE valid till SG70. Lars Nielsen, managing director of BMW Group Asia, said at the unveiling of the special limousine: "This luxurious piece of art celebrates the icons that define Singapore and embodies pride and passion for a country that has accomplished so much in its short but successful history." The electric sedan's celebratory Singaporean elements start with the Madeira Red paintwork, a BMW Individual colour from the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars palette. The i7 special edition also sports the "Singapore Icons" logo laser-etched onto each C-pillar Hofmeister kink. Inside the Smoke White Merino leather cabin fit for presidents national or corporate are custom-stitched headrests in Alaska Grey with "Singapore Icons" embroidery. Proudly providing the "Majulah Singapura" moment is the dashboard panel's meaningful metallic inlay. The motif features seven distinctive local landmarks (because 7 Series) that identify the mighty little red dot — Changi Airport (control tower), Gardens by the Bay (Supertree Grove), Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, Anderson Bridge, Merlion Park, and ArtScience Museum. Choo, the Singaporean driving the BMW i7 'Singapore Icons', said: "Every time I look at this masterpiece, I'm reminded of how far we have come as a nation and how far my family and I have come in building our business. It represents something special to us, to BMW, and our country." [[nid:719224]] This article was first published in Motorist .
CNA
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
One of its kind: Exclusive BMW i7 Singapore Icon pays tribute to the nation's 60th birthday
A one-of-a-kind BMW i7 electric luxury sedan has been unveiled in Singapore, created as a tribute to the country's 60th anniversary and BMW Asia's four decades of presence in the region. The bespoke model, named BMW i7 Singapore Icons, was revealed by BMW Asia on Jul 15. It is the only unit produced and will not be replicated, making it the rarest BMW i7 in the country. 'Planning for this masterpiece began 18 months ago and was a labour of love,' said Lars Nielsen, managing director, BMW Group Asia. 'It is a celebration of icons and was created to be one itself.' He continued: 'This exceptional vehicle celebrates a nation whose journey to excellence is built on decades of strong leadership, innovation and ambition, in the same way that BMW has advanced over the last 40 years in Singapore.' Every detail in the car's design was selected to represent milestones in Singapore's national journey and BMW Asia's 40th anniversary. This includes a custom Madeira Red paint from Rolls-Royce that gives the car a rich, dark cherry finish. It is the first and only car in Singapore to feature this colour, with no further models planned in the same hue. A specially designed insignia bearing the 'Singapore Icons' logo has been laser-etched into the Hofmeister kink − a signature element in BMW's design language − and the 21-inch, 20-spoke wheels are produced exclusively by BMW Individual. Inside, the sedan features Merino leather upholstery in Smoke White, contrasted by Alaska Grey embroidery and custom stitching of the Singapore Icons logo across all four headrests. The centrepiece of the interior is a dashboard inlay showcasing seven Singaporean landmarks – Singapore Changi Control Tower, Marina Bay Sands, the Merlion, Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove, Anderson Bridge, the ArtScience Museum, and the Singapore Flyer − laser-cut into a single 25.7cm-wide piece of metal, and integrated seamlessly into fine oak-grey wood. The BMW i7 Singapore Icons has been purchased by Choo Wai Luen, whose family business, Kwong Cheong Thye Pte Ltd, marks its 133rd anniversary this year. Choo acquired the vehicle through Eurokars Group.
