BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelift Bookings Open in India: Key Changes Explained

BMW has opened bookings in India for the 2026 BMW 7 Series facelift and the updated all-electric i7. Interested buyers can approach authorised BMW dealerships or register their interest through BMW India. The booking milestone follows the models' international reveal, but BMW has not yet announced facelift prices or a delivery schedule for India. The headline changes include a refreshed exterior, a redesigned digital-heavy cabin and upgraded petrol, diesel and electric powertrains.

What you need to know

• Booking status: BMW 7 Series and i7 facelift bookings are open in India.

• Petrol and diesel: The 740i xDrive and 740d xDrive retain 3.0-litre inline-six mild-hybrid engines with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.

• Electric update: The i7 50 xDrive and i7 M70 xDrive are reported with a larger 112.4kWh battery.

• Price status: Facelift prices and India delivery dates have not been announced.

What changes on the 2026 BMW 7 Series facelift?

The facelift gives BMW's flagship luxury sedan a cleaner front treatment. The illuminated kidney grille and split headlamp arrangement are redesigned, while new alloy wheels and slimmer rear lamps freshen the profile and tail. The car continues to use flush-fitting door handles, and the rear bumper gains a more modern diffuser-style treatment.

Inside, international-spec versions introduce a redesigned dashboard with a 17.9-inch central touchscreen, a 14.6-inch front-passenger display and a full-width projected driver information area at the base of the windscreen. BMW Operating System X, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates and upgraded voice functions are also part of the international package. Final India-standard equipment should be confirmed when BMW publishes the local variant list.

BMW 740i and 740d facelift specifications

The combustion-engined variants continue with six-cylinder mild-hybrid powertrains, but their reported outputs rise. These figures reflect the updated model specifications available at the time of the booking announcement.

The 740i gains a reported 19hp and 60Nm over the outgoing version, while the 740d gains 27hp and 20Nm. BMW has not confirmed whether the plug-in-hybrid 7 Series will join the India range.

BMW i7 facelift gets a larger battery

The electric i7 receives the more substantial powertrain revision. The entry variant changes from i7 50 eDrive to i7 50 xDrive, bringing all-wheel drive. Its battery capacity rises from 101.7kWh to 112.4kWh, while reported output increases to 455hp and 660Nm.

The range-topping i7 M70 xDrive also gets the 112.4kWh battery. It is reported to produce up to 680hp and 1,100Nm. BMW has not yet published India-certified range figures for the facelifted variants, so buyers should wait for the local homologation data before comparing real-world or claimed range.

What the update means for Indian luxury-car buyers

The facelift strengthens the 7 Series and i7 in three areas: showroom presence, cabin technology and powertrain performance. Buyers considering the petrol or diesel sedan gain higher reported output without a fundamental drivetrain change. Electric-luxury buyers get the larger battery and, on the i7 50, all-wheel drive.

Pricing will determine the models' value against rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The outgoing 7 Series is listed around Rs 1.85 crore ex-showroom, while the existing i7 range spans roughly Rs 2.10 crore to Rs 2.58 crore. These are current-model reference prices, not the facelift's announced prices. A modest increase is expected because of the added equipment and powertrain upgrades, but any exact figure would be speculative until BMW India confirms it.

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FAQs

Are BMW 7 Series facelift bookings open in India?

Yes. Customers can contact authorised BMW dealerships or register their interest through BMW India.

What is the BMW i7 facelift battery capacity?

The updated i7 50 xDrive and i7 M70 xDrive are reported with a 112.4kWh battery, replacing the earlier 101.7kWh pack.

What is the 2026 BMW 7 Series facelift price in India?

BMW has not announced facelift prices. Current-model prices provide context only and should not be treated as the new launch price.

When will BMW begin facelift deliveries?

An India delivery timeline has not been announced. Buyers should confirm the latest schedule with an authorised dealer.

The BMW 7 Series facelift bookings in India signal that the updated flagship sedan and i7 are moving closer to their local launch. The larger i7 battery and stronger six-cylinder variants are meaningful upgrades, but price, India-spec equipment and delivery timing remain the key details to watch next.