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BMW updates its flagship 7 Series with a refreshed interior, upgraded tech, and a longer-range electric variant, a move CEO Oliver Zipse calls a “real transformation” for a roughly $100,000 luxury sedan.
BMW updates the 7 Series for 2027 with Neue Klasse styling and tech across the lineup: the all‑electric i7 gains cylindrical battery cells that raise usable capacity to 112.5 kWh, pushing EPA range above 350 miles and charging up to 250 kW; the 740/740 xDrive continue with a 3.0‑liter turbo inline‑six (~394 hp) and a 750e xDrive plug‑in hybrid with 483 hp and about 34 miles of electric range; interior tech is upgraded with a Panoramic Drive display, large touchscreens, a rear-seat Theater Screen, and OTA updates, plus more sensors in the grille for Level 2 assist. Availability includes i7 and 740/740 xDrive before year’s end, with the 750e xDrive arriving in 2027; pricing rises modestly for the 740 models and more for the i7 (starting around $101k for the 740 and $106k for the i7 50 xDrive).
BMW's 7-Series facelift introduces Neue Klasse tech with a new electrical architecture and 112.5 kWh cylindrical cells, adds Panoramic iDrive with a 17.9-inch central display and a standard 14.6-inch front passenger screen, plus a 31.3-inch rear Theater Screen with Zoom/HDMI. The i7 gains over 350 miles of range and 250 kW charging; driver assist shifts to Level 2 (dropping Level 3). The update is framed as a blueprint to extend Neue Klasse thinking to older models like the 5-Series, with production starting July 2026 in Dingolfing, early 2027 for the 750e xDrive PHEV, and a future M Performance model after launch.
BMW showcases three rare and unique 7 Series models from its archives, including a South African exclusive 745i with a manual gearbox and M88 engine, an E34 M5-powered 7 Series with a fax machine in the glove compartment, and a V16-powered "goldfish" with gills on the rear fenders for cooling. These models combine speed and luxury in a compelling package, while the latest generation of the 7 Series includes the electric i7 and range-topping i7 M70 xDrive with 650 hp and an estimated range of 295 miles.