BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelifts Launched in India Starting at Rs 1.95 Crore

BMW India has officially launched the updated 2026 BMW 7 Series and BMW i7 facelifts in India. The flagship luxury sedans were unveiled by BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar alongside actor Ranveer Singh.

With this launch, India becomes the only country outside Germany to locally assemble the fully electric BMW i7, produced at BMW’s Chennai plant alongside the petrol-powered 7 Series.

2026 BMW 7 Series & i7 Price in India

The 2026 BMW 7 Series petrol lineup starts at Rs 1.95 crore (ex-showroom), reflecting a Rs 10 lakh increase over the outgoing model. The all-electric i7 matches this entry price, while the high-performance i7 M70 xDrive tops the range.

Engine, Performance, and Electric Range

BMW has updated the powertrain lineup across both petrol and electric variants while discontinuing the diesel 740d engine in India.

• BMW 740i Petrol: Powered by a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. It generates 400 hp and 540 Nm of torque (an increase of 19 hp and 20 Nm). Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h.
• BMW i7 50 xDrive EV: Equipped with a 112.5 kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system delivering 455 hp (461 PS) and 660 Nm. It achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and offers an extended WLTP driving range of up to 728 km (a 125 km improvement over its predecessor).
• BMW i7 M70 xDrive EV: Positioned as the most powerful 7 Series ever produced, this variant generates 680 hp (689 PS) and 1,015 Nm of torque, which increases to 1,100 Nm with Launch Control or Sport Boost. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h, and delivers a claimed WLTP range of up to 686 km.

Charging Capabilities

The 2026 BMW i7 supports 250 kW DC fast charging, allowing the 112.5 kWh battery to charge from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes. A 10-minute fast charge can add up to 235 km of driving range.

For home charging, a 22 kW AC Wallbox charger is included with installation, capable of completing a 0–100% charge in approximately 6 hours.

Exterior and Interior Upgrades

Exterior Design Highlights

• Front Profile: Features a redesigned, squarer illuminated Iconic Glow kidney grille, slim LED DRLs with optional Swarovski crystal glass elements, and relocated vertical headlamps above larger air intakes.
• Side Profile: Updated side skirts with new 20-inch alloy wheels as standard. The performance i7 M70 offers up to 21-inch M aerodynamic alloy wheels with a staggered setup.
• Rear Profile: Includes slimmer LED taillamps extending toward the central BMW badge, a redesigned rear bumper, and a full-width diffuser.
• M Sport Package: Adds aggressive front and rear bumpers, enlarged air intakes, dark-blue M Sport brake calipers, Shadowline trim, and a black rear spoiler on the M70 variant.

Interior Features & Technology

• BMW Panoramic iDrive: Features BMW Operating System X with a Panoramic Vision display that projects driver information across the windscreen from pillar to pillar, complemented by a 3D Head-Up Display.
• Dual Front Screens: Features a 17.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display alongside a 14.6-inch passenger display equipped with privacy controls that darken the screen if the driver looks toward it.
• Rear Lounge Experience: Rear passengers receive a roof-mounted 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen, Executive Lounge reclining seats (up to 43-degree recline angle), and adjustable calf support.
• Audio & Comfort: Equipped with a 35-speaker (1,965W) Bowers & Wilkins 4D Diamond Surround Sound System with Dolby Atmos, Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof with embedded LEDs, radar-based automatic soft-close doors, multi-zone climate control, and Level 2 ADAS driver assistance.

Competition & Market Positioning

The updated petrol BMW 7 Series continues to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (priced between Rs 2.20 crore and Rs 2.38 crore), offering a price advantage of up to Rs 43 lakh. Meanwhile, the electric BMW i7 competes against top-tier luxury EVs including the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Porsche Taycan.