Launched in 2023, the seventh-generation BMW 7 Series and i7 are set to obtain a facelift on September 11. The up to date variations had been unveiled internationally in April 2026 and have revised exterior styling, a considerably up to date cabin with Neue Klasse-inspired components, and upgrades to each combustion and electrical powertrains. Right here’s every part it is advisable know concerning the new BMW 7 Collection and i7 forward of their launch tomorrow.
1. What are the anticipated costs of the BMW 7 Collection, i7 facelifts?
Anticipated to have a big hike over the outgoing mannequin’s costs
The outgoing BMW 7 Collection was priced at Rs 1.85 crore (ex-showroom) for each the petrol and diesel variants, whereas the i7 was priced between Rs 2.10 crore and Rs 2.58 crore. Owing to the up to date styling, extra expertise and powertrain modifications, BMW is predicted to extend the costs of each fashions by a substantial margin.
2. What powertrain choices will the facelifted BMW 7 Collection, i7 supply?
Anticipated to be supplied with extra highly effective and newer variations of the identical powertrains
BMW has not but revealed the official powertrain particulars of the India-spec 7 Collection and i7 facelifts. Nonetheless, the worldwide fashions give us an thought of what to anticipate in India.
In India, the 7 Collection was supplied with 740i and 740d powertrains. Internationally, the up to date 740i is now referred to as the 740 xDrive and makes use of the identical 3.0-litre, six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. It produces 400hp and 580Nm, up by 19hp and 60Nm. The 740d continues with its 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine and produces 313hp and 670Nm, up by 27hp and 20Nm.
The BMW i7 additionally will get up to date powertrains. The eDrive50 is now referred to as the 50 xDrive and switches from rear-wheel drive (RWD) to all-wheel drive (AWD). It will get a bigger 112.4kWh battery from the earlier 101.7kWh unit. Its dual-motor setup produces 445hp (3hp much less) and 660Nm (10Nm extra). Its claimed WLTP-claimed vary is 727km, up by 103km.
The i7 M70 xDrive additionally will get the bigger 112.4kWh battery and continues with an AWD setup. It produces 680hp and 1,015Nm, 30hp greater than earlier than, whereas torque stays unchanged. Its claimed WLTP-claimed vary has elevated by 62km to 686km.
The India-spec 7 Collection and i7 are anticipated to get the identical powertrain specs because the worldwide fashions.
3. Will BMW supply the 7 Collection facelift with a plug-in hybrid powertrain?
BMW is but to disclose whether or not such a powertrain can be supplied in India
As talked about earlier, BMW has not but revealed the precise powertrain specs for the 7 Collection facelift. Internationally, the mannequin is on the market with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The 612hp, M760e xDrive is already out there internationally, and 483hp, 750e xDrive variants are additionally anticipated to hitch the worldwide lineup by 2027.
It stays to be seen whether or not BMW will deliver a PHEV model of the 7 Collection to India, particularly for the reason that Mercedes-Benz S-Class is already out there with a plug-in hybrid powertrain within the nation.
4. What exterior modifications are anticipated on the BMW 7 Collection, i7 facelifts?
Will get new lighting components, redesigned bumpers, and recent alloy wheels
BMW has made refined modifications to the outside design of the facelifted 7 Collection and i7, whereas maintaining the general look largely unchanged. On the entrance, the automobiles get a boxier grille with new horizontal components and an illuminated encompass. The break up LED headlights have additionally been up to date, with slimmer LED DRLs on the prime and vertically stacked headlights beneath.
The facet profile stays principally unchanged, aside from the up to date alloy wheel designs. The flush-fitting door handles with illumination have been retained. On the rear, the wraparound taillights now function new LED components, whereas the bumper has been redesigned with a cleaner look and with out the black trims seen on the earlier mannequin.
5. What inside modifications are anticipated on the BMW 7 Collection, i7 facelifts?
Will get BMW’s ‘Panoramic iDrive’ that replaces a standard driver’s show
The facelifted 7 Collection and i7 get most of their updates contained in the cabin. The largest change is BMW’s new Panoramic iDrive, which replaces the standard digital instrument cluster with a full-width show on the base of the windscreen. A brand new 17.9-inch central touchscreen infotainment system and a 14.6-inch entrance passenger show, each working BMW’s newest Working System X, are additionally on supply.
The facelift additionally will get a brand new four-spoke steering wheel and an up to date ambient lighting system that runs throughout the dashboard, extends to the rear speaker grilles and provides lighting behind the entrance seats. The seats proceed to supply electrical adjustment, heating, air flow, therapeutic massage, lumbar assist and heated armrests as customary. The entrance passenger seat may also transfer absolutely ahead to offer extra legroom for the passenger seated behind.
The non-obligatory rear-seat Theatre Display has grown to 31.3 inches and now options an 8K decision, with assist for video calls, streaming and gaming. The screens within the rear doorways have additionally been up to date, permitting passengers to regulate the Theatre Display’s place and viewing angle, in addition to management different cabin features. BMW has additionally revised the automated door controls, with the open and shut buttons moved to a extra handy place.
Costs are ex-showroom, India.