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BMW sets September 11 India debut for revised 7 Series and i7

BMW will bring updated versions of its 7 Series and i7 flagship sedans to India on September 11, with bookings already open.

India launch
September 11, 2026
Central display
17.9 inches
Rear theatre screen
31.3-inch 8K
i7 xDrive50 battery
112.4kWh international spec

What Happened

The two sedans receive a new illuminated grille, split headlamps, redesigned bumpers and slimmer rear lamps while keeping the basic 7 Series/i7 shape. BMW opened Indian bookings on August 1, ahead of the September delivery and pricing announcement expected with the launch.

Inside, the major change is BMW’s Panoramic iDrive projection that spans the base of the windscreen, paired with 17.9-inch central and 14.6-inch passenger screens. The cabin also adds revised controls, a new steering wheel, updated ambient lighting and a 31.3-inch 8K rear theatre display.

BMW has not confirmed the Indian variant mix. International versions include a 400hp mild-hybrid 740i xDrive, a 313hp 740d xDrive and an i7 xDrive50 with a 112.4kWh battery and 455hp; the range-topping i7 M70’s output rises to 680hp abroad.

Why this matters

The refresh gives BMW a new cabin interface and revised petrol, diesel and electric drivetrains in its top sedan line. The India launch will also clarify which of the international powertrain and battery changes make it into the local range.

Terms in This Story

EV
Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
kWh
Kilowatt-hour, a unit often used for battery capacity or energy use.
OTA
Over-the-air update, a software update delivered remotely to a vehicle.
ICE
Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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