BMW simply introduced its 7-series lineup for 2027 promising “probably the most intensive mannequin replace ever undertaken” by the Bavarian automaker. The collection features a pair of i7 EVs, a plug-in hybrid, two ICE fashions and a V8-powered M mannequin — all operating on BMW’s “Neue Klasse” know-how and flaunting all-new design language.
BMW describes its up to date luxurious phase design language as “monolithic,” touting the minimalist crystal headlights and (divisive) light-up kidney Iconic Glow grille. The physique type features a new “character line” that lends an nearly “boat-tail-like” aesthetic to the three-quarter view, in accordance with the corporate. BMW additionally hyped its new “Particular person Twin-End” paint that pairs a matte end within the decrease space of the car with a manually-applied metallic end within the higher part for a “discrete however supremely elegant look.”
The 7-series affords some shiny new inside tech as effectively, with an intensive improve for its 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theater Screen that offers again seat passengers 8K streaming, gaming and Zoom calls. Should you get BMW’s Digital Premium package deal (which incorporates 5G knowledge), you will additionally achieve entry to a TiVo powered video app, choose video games and the BMW Drive Recorder that gathers exterior footage in case of an accident. Naturally, it consists of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as normal.
The brand new lineup additionally affords particular welcome and goodbye animations for whenever you method and stroll away from the automobiles, in Relaxed, Balanced and Excited modes. A part of that animation is the “Ceremonial Mild Carpet” that tasks a dynamic graphic gentle sample onto the bottom close to the door.
With two new i7 electrical sedans — the i7 50 xDrive and i7 60 xDrive — BMW has removed from given up on EVs. Each promise diminished sound ranges due to their sound-isolated electrical motors, together with “instantaneous” energy supply, passenger consolation and an expensive atmosphere.
BMW’s new 7 collection (the gasoline powered model) at Grand Central. The electrical model weren’t allowed contained in the terminal,. (Sam Rutherford)
Each include all-new cylindrical battery packs with 20 % larger vitality density and capacities as much as 112.5 kWh. Mixed with elevated drive system effectivity, they’re going to energy the BMW i7 60 xDrive as much as an EPA-estimated 350 miles on a cost. You may additionally be capable of cost them faster due to the upper 250 kW charging charge. The corporate claims they’re going to go from 10 to 80 % in simply 28 minutes with a suitable charger.
The i7 50 xDrive’s twin motors provide as much as 449 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque, permitting acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds with a 130 mph prime pace. The i7 60 xDrive, in the meantime, packs 536 hp and 549 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph time of simply 4.6 seconds and a prime pace (electronically restricted) of 149 mph.
They’re going to additionally characteristic a brand new “adaptive recuperation” system that takes site visitors lights into consideration and may robotically brake. Drivers can select from excessive, medium or low brake vitality recuperation, with the “excessive” setting providing a one-pedal feeling. BMW additionally launched AI-powered “charging optimized route planning” to incorporate charging stops if a vacation spot is outdoors the car’s vary. It will possibly even precondition the battery to an excellent temperature to extend the charging charge as quickly because the car is plugged in.
The i7 50 xDrive and i7 60 xDrive are debuting right now at Auto China 2026 in Beijing and at a particular New York Metropolis occasion at Grand Central Terminal. Manufacturing begins in July 2026 and so they’ll be priced beginning at $106,200 and $124,700 (plus $1,550 vacation spot and dealing with) respectively.
BMW can also be introducing the 750e xDrive PHEV arriving in 2027, which pairs a 308 hp six cylinder inline engine with a 194 hp electrical motor for a mixed peak 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. No electric-only vary was specified, however the prime pace on all-electric energy will likely be restricted to 87 mph. That mannequin will begin manufacturing in This fall 2026, with no worth but introduced.
Lastly, BMW’s 740 and 740 xDrive ICE automobiles will provide as much as 394 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque, providing sub-five second 0 to 60 mph dash instances and 155 mph prime speeds. They’re going to arrive later this 12 months at $99,800 and $102,800 respectively. All the new 7-series fashions and drivetrain variants, together with EVs, will likely be constructed on a single manufacturing line at BMW’s Group Plant in Dingolfing.
