BMW India has launched the updated 7 Series range in India with petrol and electric powertrains. The range includes the 740 M Sport, i7 50 xDrive M Sport and i7 M70 xDrive, with prices starting at ₹1.95 crore.
The new i7 is also being built locally in India, making the country only the second market after Germany to produce the electric 7 Series.
Prices
- BMW 740 M Sport: ₹1.95 crore
- BMW i7 50 xDrive M Sport: ₹1.95 crore
- BMW i7 M70 xDrive: ₹2.65 crore
Bookings are open, with deliveries starting in October 2026.
New Look
The 7 Series gets a more upright and imposing design, led by BMW’s Iconic Glow Kidney Grille and crystal headlights with Swarovski elements.
The M Sport version gets 20-inch wheels and sportier bumpers, while the i7 M70 gets darker grille lighting, black exterior details, M badges, and 21-inch M wheels.
A Tech-Heavy Cabin
The biggest changes are inside. BMW’s new Panoramic iDrive system combines a 17.9-inch central screen with BMW Panoramic Vision and a 3D Head-Up Display.
Other highlights include:
- 14.6-inch passenger screen
- 31.3-inch 8K Theatre Screen
- Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound
- Executive Lounge rear seats
- Up to 43-degree rear-seat recline
- Sky Lounge panoramic roof
Petrol or Electric?
BMW offers three very different powertrain options. The 740 gets a petrol engine, while the two i7 variants use electric power.
BMW 740 M Sport
- 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine
- 400 hp
- 540 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
BMW i7 50 xDrive M Sport
- 455 hp
- 660 Nm
- 112.5 kWh battery
- Up to 728 km WLTP range
BMW i7 M70 xDrive
- 680 hp
- Up to 1,100 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 3.8 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
- Up to 686 km WLTP range
Charging and Safety
The i7 supports 250kW DC charging, taking 10-80 percent in around 28 minutes. A 22kW AC charger takes about six hours.
Safety features include Parking Assistant Professional, remote parking, Reversing Assistant Professional and, on the i7, Driving Assistant Plus.
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Final Take
The new BMW 7 Series brings more technology, luxury and power to the flagship sedan. With a 400 hp petrol engine, up to 728 km of electric range and a 680 hp i7 M70, the range offers plenty of choice, while the local production of the i7 further strengthens BMW’s electric push in India.
