Overview
- BMW unveiled the refreshed 7 Series and i7 as what it calls its biggest mid‑life update, showing the car with a redesigned front, longer taillights and cleaner details.
- The i7 moves to BMW’s Neue Klasse electronics and Gen6 cylindrical battery cells, with manufacturer claims of up to 452 miles of range and 250 kW DC charging from 10–80% in 18 minutes.
- The cabin adds a standard 14.6‑inch passenger display, a 17.9‑inch Panoramic Vision projection across the windshield base, and a 31.3‑inch rear Theater Screen that now accepts touch input.
- BMW removes the long‑running iDrive rotary controller for the first time in 25 years, while optional 36‑speaker Diamond Surround audio introduces Dolby Atmos support.
- Series production begins in July at BMW’s Dingolfing plant, which will also execute the labor‑intensive Dual–Finish two‑tone paint process and offer first‑ever 22‑inch wheels on a BMW sedan.