The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series, which debuted in the early 2020s, is undergoing a mid-cycle refresh. This update includes exterior tweaks such as a new kidney grille, headlights, taillights, and a redesigned badge, but the most significant changes are inside. The cabin now features BMW’s latest Neue Klasse design, highlighted by the Panoramic iDrive, a pillar-to-pillar screen at the base of the windscreen, a 17.9-inch infotainment display, and a standard passenger screen. The refreshed 7 Series will launch in the United States with two fully electric models and two combustion models later this year.
The combustion models include the entry-level 740, powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with a 48-volt hybrid system. The engine’s output has increased from 375 horsepower to 394, while torque remains at 398 pound-feet. The 740 xDrive can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph. On the electric side, the i7 50 xDrive and i7 60 xDrive models maintain their previous horsepower outputs but see improvements in torque and top speed. Both models now feature new battery technology with a 112-kilowatt-hour net capacity, improved charging speeds, and increased range, with the i7 60’s range extending from up to 311 miles to over 350.
Looking ahead, BMW plans to introduce the 750e xDrive, a plug-in hybrid variant, in 2027. This model will combine a 308-hp inline-six engine with a 194-hp electric motor, producing a total of 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The 750e xDrive will have a top speed of 155 mph and begin production in the fourth quarter of 2026. Pricing for the updated 7 Series has seen a slight increase, with the rear-wheel-drive 740 starting at $101,350 and the i7 50 xDrive at $107,750. Production and sales are set to commence in July.
