Archive · 11 Sep 2026
BMW Launches Updated 7 Series And Made-in-India i7
BMW has launched updated versions of its large luxury 7 Series cars in India.
Buyers can choose a petrol-powered car or two electric cars.
The petrol version makes 400 horsepower.
The i7 eDrive50 can travel up to 728 kilometres under the stated testing system.
The sportier i7 M70 xDrive is faster and makes up to 680 horsepower.
The electric cars can charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes with a suitable fast charger.
The cars have new lights, a glowing grille and updated screens inside.
People sitting in the back can watch entertainment on a very large screen.
BMW India launched the refreshed 7 Series and i7 range in India, with prices starting at Rs 1.95 crore ex-showroom.
The lineup includes the petrol-powered 740i or 740 M Sport, electric i7 eDrive50 and performance-focused i7 M70 xDrive.
The i7 eDrive50 claims up to 728 km of WLTP range, while the i7 M70 xDrive claims up to 686 km.
BMW says India is the only country outside Germany to locally manufacture the i7, with deliveries scheduled to begin in October.
Updates include an illuminated grille, crystal headlights, Panoramic iDrive, a 14.6-inch passenger screen and a 31.3-inch rear Theatre Screen.
- Who
- BMW India launched the range in the presence of actor Ranveer Singh and Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO of BMW Group India.
- What
- BMW introduced refreshed 7 Series and i7 luxury sedans with petrol and electric powertrains.
- When
- The models are identified as 2026 versions, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in October.
- Where
- The launch took place in India, which BMW says is the only country outside Germany to locally manufacture the i7.
- Why
- BMW presented an updated flagship sedan range with refreshed design, new technology, petrol performance and electric variants.
- Starting price
- Rs 1.95 crore ex-showroom
- Petrol model
- The 740i or 740 M Sport uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 400 hp and 540 Nm.
- i7 eDrive50
- Its 112.5 kWh battery supports a claimed WLTP range of up to 728 km.
- i7 M70 xDrive
- The dual-motor electric model produces 680 hp and up to 1,100 Nm.
- Fast charging
- BMW claims a 10–80% charge in 28 minutes using a 250 kW DC charger.
- Rear entertainment
- The sedans offer a 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen with a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.
- Manufacturing and deliveries
- BMW says India is the only country outside Germany to manufacture the i7 locally; deliveries begin in October.
