BMW India will officially launch the updated flagship 7 Series and its all-electric sibling, the i7, on September 11, 2026. Pre-bookings opened on August 1 as part of BMW’s planned 25-vehicle rollout in India this year.
Key Design & Exterior Updates
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Front Fascia: Features a redesigned illuminated kidney grille flanked by split headlights with slimmer upper DRLs.
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Side & Rear: Retains a long-wheelbase silhouette with new alloy wheel choices and an embossed “7” motif on the B-pillar. The rear features slimmer extended tail-lamps, a redesigned diffuser-style bumper, and smoked lighting accents.
Tech & Interior Upgrades
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Triple Display Setup: Powered by BMW OS X, featuring a 17.9-inch central touchscreen, a 14.6-inch passenger display, and a full-width projected driver display.
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Rear Luxury: Includes a 31.3-inch 8K Theatre Screen (supporting streaming and gaming), powered/heated rear armrests with massage functions, updated ambient lighting, and a Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
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Steering: Introduces a brand-new four-spoke steering wheel design.
Powertrain Specifications
| Model | Variant | Engine / Battery | Power / Torque | Drivetrain |
| 7 Series (Petrol) | 740i xDrive | 3.0L 6-Cylinder Mild-Hybrid | 400 hp / 580 Nm | AWD, 8-speed AT |
| 7 Series (Diesel) | 740d xDrive | 3.0L 6-Cylinder Mild-Hybrid | 313 hp / 670 Nm | AWD, 8-speed AT |
| i7 (EV) | i7 50 xDrive | 112.4 kWh Battery Pack | 455 hp / 660 Nm | Dual-Motor AWD |
| i7 (Performance EV) | i7 M70 xDrive | 112.4 kWh Battery Pack | 680 hp / 1,100 Nm | Dual-Motor AWD |
Other Recent BMW India Additions
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i5 LWB: Revealed ahead of its September launch as BMW’s second locally assembled EV in India (initial limit of 99 ‘First Edition’ units). Packs an 81.6 kWh battery (up to 669 km MIDC range) with a 268 bhp rear motor.
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X1 LWB: Launched at ₹49.90 lakh (ex-showroom) with a 116 mm longer body to boost rear legroom. Powered by a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine (154 bhp / 230 Nm) paired with a 7-speed DCT.
