i7 M70

There is a way of experiencing Sardinia that has nothing to do with stopwatches: landing in Cagliari and sweeping down towards Chia as the salt flats and flamingos slide past, in a cabin where the only sound is the one you choose. The i7 M70 was made for this. The coastline that threads together Cagliari, Chia and Villasimius — the same route as our grand tourer itinerary through southern Sardinia — becomes one continuous ribbon to be savoured without hurry.

It is also the car we propose for weddings, galas and arrivals that matter: the automatic-opening doors and the monumental presence of the two-tone Oxide Grey over Sapphire Black make an entrance without raising their voice. On an island where the resorts curate every detail, arriving this way is coherence, not ostentation.

The paradox of the i7 M70 is that its 660 hp arrive without a sound: bury the accelerator and the two electric motors deliver an immediate, unbroken surge that dispatches 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds with the hush of a library. If you want a score to go with it, there are the IconicSounds composed by Hans Zimmer, accompanying the acceleration like a film soundtrack; if you prefer nothing at all, the nothing is absolute.

The air suspension reads the asphalt and erases it, rear-wheel steering tightens the turning circle through the lanes of Pula and the entrances of grand hotels, and the car's considerable mass simply vanishes behind the precision of the controls. It is the most relaxing saloon you can drive on the island — and one of the quickest.

The real coup de théâtre sits behind you: the 31.3-inch Theatre Screen folds down from the headliner and turns the second row into a private screening room, with blinds that darken the glass and seats that recline into lounge mode. Between Cagliari and Costa Rei, your passengers can watch a film while whoever is at the wheel enjoys the road.

That is why the i7 M70 is the natural choice for those travelling with a chauffeur or sharing the driving with a partner. Within our selection of luxury sedans for rent in Sardinia it is the only one to offer a rear-seat experience of this calibre, and guests starting from the south appreciate delivery in Cagliari, in the city or at the airport.