The year 2026 will go down in BMW's history as one of the most dynamic periods, as the Bavarians, led by Oliver Zipse, announce an offensive of innovations.
Although it is officially only a mid-life cycle refresh (LCI), the company's CEO describes the redesigned 7 Series as "almost a completely new vehicle." The world premiere will take place at the Beijing Motor Show in April, where all eyes will be on the model, which, despite the arrival of the era, will remain New Class retains its recognizable but controversial image. The first images confirm that both the massive kidney grille and the split headlights remain, a style that will soon be adopted by the refreshed X7.
The essence of this new generation of the G70 lies under the skin and in the cabin. The interior will undergo a digital revolution with the iDrive X system, which brings Panoramic Vision technology - a projection of data across the entire lower width of the windshield. Technically, BMW is preparing for the strict Euro 7 standards, which means an updated range of gasoline and diesel engines with optimized power. The electric i7 is likely to receive a more powerful battery for greater range, and fans of raw power can expect the return of the M760 version with a V8 engine, while plug-in hybrids such as the 750e will receive further improvements.
Although the redesigned “seven” will be revealed later this year, series production is not expected to start until mid-2027. In the shadow of the standard models, BMW is also rapidly preparing a more prestigious version under the ALPINA brand, which will retain its legendary design elements, such as the characteristic 20-spoke wheels and side stripes. Interestingly, the 7 Series LCI will be the first existing model to coexist with the new generation of Neue Klasse vehicles (iX3 and i3), which indicates BMW’s strategy of a gradual but decisive transition into a new era of mobility.
