Archive · 8 Sep 2026
BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelift Elevate Luxury Sedan
BMW has updated its most luxurious sedan, called the 7 Series, along with its electric version, the i7.
The cars have a new look with slimmer lights, updated bumpers and a glowing front grille.
Buyers can choose petrol, diesel or electric power.
The petrol and diesel models use three-litre twin-turbo engines.
The i7 uses a large battery and two electric motors.
Inside, the cars get a new Panoramic iDrive technology system.
There are large screens for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers.
BMW India is taking bookings before the cars launch on September 11, 2026.
BMW has unveiled facelifted 7 Series and i7 models with revised styling, upgraded powertrains and a redesigned cabin.
BMW India has opened pre-launch bookings, with the models scheduled to launch in India on September 11, 2026.
Petrol and diesel versions use three-litre twin-turbo engines paired with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
The electric i7 uses a 112.5kWh battery and two electric motors producing up to 544 PS and 745 Nm.
The cabin adds Panoramic iDrive, a 17.9-inch central screen, a 14.6-inch passenger display and a 31.1-inch 8K rear theatre screen.
- Who
- BMW and BMW India.
- What
- The facelifted BMW 7 Series and i7 have been unveiled with refreshed styling, upgraded powertrains and new interior technology.
- When
- The models are scheduled to launch in India on September 11, 2026.
- Where
- India; the article also references international-market variants.
- Why
- The update is intended to reinforce the 7 Series and i7 as BMW’s flagship luxury sedans through design, technology and powertrain upgrades.
- India launch
- September 11, 2026
- Bookings
- BMW India has begun taking pre-launch bookings.
- Petrol output
- 400 PS and 580 Nm from a three-litre twin-turbo engine.
- Diesel output
- 313 PS and 673 Nm from a three-litre twin-turbo engine.
- i7 battery
- 112.5kWh battery pack with two electric motors.
- i7 output
- Up to 544 PS and 745 Nm.
- Rear display
- 31.1-inch 8K theatre screen.