Archive · 24 Aug 2026
BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelifts Launch in India September 11
BMW is preparing updated versions of its large luxury cars for India.
The 7 Series uses petrol or diesel engines, while the i7 runs on electricity.
BMW will officially launch them on September 11, 2026.
People have been able to book the cars since August 1.
The cars get a new front design and slimmer rear lights.
Inside, they have larger screens and many comfort features for passengers.
The electric i7 gets a bigger battery and, in these versions, all-wheel drive.
BMW has not yet announced the prices.
The cars will compete with luxury models from Mercedes-Benz.
BMW India will launch the updated 7 Series and electric i7 on September 11, 2026.
Bookings opened on August 1, while prices will be announced at launch.
The facelift brings revised styling, new displays, updated software and enhanced rear-seat features.
The 740i xDrive and 740d xDrive retain six-cylinder mild-hybrid powertrains with increased outputs.
The i7 50 xDrive and i7 M70 xDrive receive larger 112.4 kWh batteries and all-wheel drive.
- Who
- BMW India.
- What
- The updated BMW 7 Series and all-electric i7 will launch in India.
- When
- September 11, 2026; bookings opened on August 1.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- BMW is introducing updated flagship sedans as part of its planned 2026 product launches and to compete in the flagship luxury sedan segment.
- Launch date
- September 11, 2026
- Bookings
- Opened August 1
- Petrol variant
- 740i xDrive with 400 hp and 580 Nm
- Diesel variant
- 740d xDrive with 313 hp and 670 Nm
- i7 50 xDrive
- 455 hp, 660 Nm and a 112.4 kWh battery
- i7 M70 xDrive
- 680 hp, up to 1,100 Nm and a 112.4 kWh battery
- Main competitors
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS