The covers are officially off the 2027 BMW 7 Series ahead of its world premiere at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. Midway through its lifecycle, Munich’s flagship luxury barge has undergone a massive technological overhaul.
Outside, the new 7 Series retains its striking, monolithic presence, complete with the illuminated kidney grille and minimalist crystal headlights that dominate the front end. But the real story is inside the cabin.
BMW is introducing its “Panoramic iDrive” display concept, running on the new Operating System X. The dash is completely dominated by digital real estate, including a massive 17.9-inch Central Display and a brand-new, standard-fit 14.6-inch Passenger Screen.
If that isn’t enough, the rear cabin features a 31.3-inch, 8K Theatre Screen that drops down to create an exclusive cinema lounge. While it certainly makes for a high-tech mobile office or cinema, this relentless push towards screen-focused environments leaves us yearning for a few proper, physical buttons.
Underneath the screen-heavy glitz, there is serious mechanical substance to back it up. The fully electric i7 lineup now features sixth-generation cylindrical battery cells, pushing the maximum electric range to over 720km. The all-electric range spans three models; the i7 50, i7 60, and the heavy-hitting i7 M70. Thanks to a 250kW charging rate, these EVs can juice up from 10-80 per cent in just 28 minutes.
For the traditionalists, there is a glimmer of mechanical hope on the horizon. While plug-in hybrids like the M760e xDrive will arrive in November 2026 , a third M Performance model powered entirely by a conventional V8 petrol engine will join the range next year.
In various markets, there will be a 735, 740, 740d, 750e, and M760e. The 735 and 740 feature the B58 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six, generating 210kW/400Nm and 294kW/540Nm, respectively. The 740d uses a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel to produce 210kW and 650Nm. All of these feature mild-hybrid tech.
The 750e incorporates the 3.0-litre turbo-petrol with plug-in hybrid tech, offering 360kW and 700Nm, with 11kW charging and an electric range between 70-82km, depending on the options. At the top, the M760e features a similar setup but with output turned up to 450kW/800Nm, with 0-100km/h claimed in 4.2 seconds.
Production for the new model kicks off at Plant Dingolfing in July 2026. BMW Australia has confirmed local showroom arrival is scheduled to kick off from the fourth quarter of this year.
