{"id":1240,"date":"2026-09-11T14:14:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/?p=1240"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:16:16","slug":"bmw-7-series-and-i7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW 7 Series and i7 Launched in India: Why BMW\u2019s Flagship Has Gone Even More Digital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#BMW_7_Series_and_i7_Price_and_Variants_in_India\" >BMW 7 Series and i7: Price and Variants in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#A_More_Modern_Face_for_BMWs_Flagship\" >A More Modern Face for BMW\u2019s Flagship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#The_Cabin_Is_Where_the_Bigger_Change_Happens\" >The Cabin Is Where the Bigger Change Happens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#BMW_740i_The_Petrol_Flagship_Still_Has_a_Role\" >BMW 740i: The Petrol Flagship Still Has a Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#BMW_i7_eDrive50_Up_to_728km_of_WLTP_Range\" >BMW i7 eDrive50: Up to 728km of WLTP Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#BMW_i7_M70_When_a_Luxury_Limousine_Gets_Serious\" >BMW i7 M70: When a Luxury Limousine Gets Serious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#India_Now_Builds_the_BMW_i7\" >India Now Builds the BMW i7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#Why_the_New_i7_Matters_More_Than_Its_Price_Suggests\" >Why the New i7 Matters More Than Its Price Suggests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#What_This_Means_for_BMW_in_India\" >What This Means for BMW in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#BMW_7_Series_and_i7_What_Indian_Buyers_Should_Know\" >BMW 7 Series and i7: What Indian Buyers Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#What_is_the_price_of_the_BMW_7_Series_in_India\" >What is the price of the BMW 7 Series in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#What_is_the_BMW_i7_range_in_India\" >What is the BMW i7 range in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#Is_the_BMW_i7_locally_manufactured_in_India\" >Is the BMW i7 locally manufactured in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#How_powerful_is_the_BMW_i7_M70\" >How powerful is the BMW i7 M70?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#What_is_the_BMW_7_Series_main_rival_in_India\" >What is the BMW 7 Series&#8217; main rival in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/#Ride_And_Tech_Verdict\" >Ride And Tech Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>BMW 7 Series and i7<\/strong> have arrived in India with a significant facelift that goes well beyond a cosmetic refresh. BMW has updated its flagship luxury sedan with a more modern exterior, a heavily revised cabin and technology influenced by the company&#8217;s newer-generation vehicles. Prices now start at <strong>\u20b91.95 crore ex-showroom<\/strong> for both the BMW 740i and the i7 eDrive50, while the range-topping i7 M70 xDrive costs \u20b92.65 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the more interesting part of today&#8217;s launch is what BMW has done with the electric i7. The updated model is now <strong>locally produced at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwgroup.com\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BMW Group<\/a> Plant Chennai<\/strong>, making India the only country outside Germany currently producing the i7. For a market that is still relatively small in terms of luxury EV volumes, that is a significant statement about BMW&#8217;s view of India&#8217;s premium electric-car market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_7_Series_and_i7_Price_and_Variants_in_India\"><\/span><strong>BMW 7 Series and i7: Price and Variants in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The India range currently consists of three key versions. The petrol-powered <strong>BMW 740i<\/strong> starts at \u20b91.95 crore, while the electric <strong>BMW i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport<\/strong> also starts at \u20b91.95 crore. At the top of the electric range sits the <strong>BMW i7 M70 xDrive<\/strong>, priced at \u20b92.65 crore ex-showroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference in positioning is important. The 740i remains the conventional performance-luxury choice, while the i7 versions offer BMW&#8217;s flagship experience with electric power. The M70 takes that idea considerably further, combining limousine-level luxury with performance figures that would have sounded excessive for a large electric sedan only a few years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-i5-lwb-launched-india\/\">BMW i5 LWB Launched in India at \u20b979.6 Lakh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_More_Modern_Face_for_BMWs_Flagship\"><\/span><strong>A More Modern Face for BMW\u2019s Flagship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated 7 Series retains the imposing proportions that define the current-generation car, but BMW has sharpened the details around the front and rear. The illuminated kidney grille remains a major visual feature, while the latest version adds revised lighting and exterior detailing intended to give the car a more contemporary presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The changes are particularly relevant because the 7 Series sits at the top of BMW&#8217;s conventional luxury-car hierarchy. Buyers at this level are not simply looking for performance; the car has to make a statement every time it arrives somewhere. BMW&#8217;s latest design therefore continues the brand&#8217;s approach of making the flagship unmistakable rather than trying to make it visually understated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cabin_Is_Where_the_Bigger_Change_Happens\"><\/span><strong>The Cabin Is Where the Bigger Change Happens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, the <strong>BMW 7 Series and i7<\/strong> move much closer to the technology philosophy BMW is introducing across its newer models. The dashboard now incorporates BMW Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X, with a 17.9-inch central display and a 14.6-inch passenger screen. A panoramic display also stretches across the lower section of the windscreen, bringing more information directly into the driver&#8217;s field of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes the new cabin feel less like a traditional luxury-car interior and more like a high-end digital environment. BMW has also redesigned the steering wheel and updated the centre console, while rear passengers continue to get the kind of technology expected from a flagship limousine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headline feature remains the <strong>31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen<\/strong>. It is designed for rear passengers and can be used for entertainment, while the cabin can also be specified with a Bowers &amp; Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with Dolby Atmos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_740i_The_Petrol_Flagship_Still_Has_a_Role\"><\/span><strong>BMW 740i: The Petrol Flagship Still Has a Role<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The petrol-powered 740i is powered by a <strong>3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine<\/strong> producing 400hp and 540Nm. BMW quotes a 0\u2013100km\/h time of 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250km\/h, giving the conventional 7 Series plenty of performance despite its focus on long-distance luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That version remains important because BMW&#8217;s flagship strategy is not yet exclusively electric. Offering the 740i alongside the i7 gives customers a choice between traditional combustion power and a fully electric alternative without forcing them to change the basic luxury experience they expect from a 7 Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For buyers who regularly undertake long-distance journeys and are not ready to plan around charging infrastructure, the petrol version still has an obvious appeal. The i7, however, is where BMW&#8217;s technology story becomes considerably more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_i7_eDrive50_Up_to_728km_of_WLTP_Range\"><\/span><strong>BMW i7 eDrive50: Up to 728km of WLTP Range<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>BMW i7 eDrive50 xDrive<\/strong> is equipped with a 112.5kWh battery and produces 455hp and 660Nm. BMW quotes a 0\u2013100km\/h acceleration time of 5.5 seconds, a 210km\/h top speed and a claimed <strong>WLTP range of up to 728km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That range figure is one of the most important updates for the i7. The outgoing India-specification i7 eDrive50 was rated for up to 603km WLTP, so the new model represents a substantial improvement in claimed driving range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charging has also improved. The updated i7 supports up to <strong>250kW DC fast charging<\/strong>, with BMW quoting a 10\u201380 percent charging time of around 28 minutes. The car can also support AC charging at up to 22kW, depending on the charging setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, WLTP range is a laboratory-certified figure rather than a guarantee of real-world driving distance. Speed, temperature, traffic, climate-control use and driving style will all influence actual range, particularly with a large luxury sedan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_i7_M70_When_a_Luxury_Limousine_Gets_Serious\"><\/span><strong>BMW i7 M70: When a Luxury Limousine Gets Serious<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top of the range sits the <strong>BMW i7 M70 xDrive<\/strong>, and this is where the numbers become genuinely wild. Its dual-motor electric powertrain produces around <strong>680hp<\/strong>, with maximum torque reaching 1,015Nm and rising further under specific performance functions. BMW quotes a 0\u2013100km\/h time of just 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 250km\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The M70 also gets a claimed WLTP range of up to 686km. That is a useful reminder that electric performance cars do not necessarily have to sacrifice long-distance capability completely. Even with substantially more power, BMW has managed to keep the flagship EV&#8217;s claimed range firmly in the long-distance luxury-car conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also where the i7 separates itself from the idea that an electric luxury sedan is primarily about quietness and efficiency. The M70 turns the same basic limousine into a seriously fast machine while retaining the space and technology expected from a 7 Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Now_Builds_the_BMW_i7\"><\/span><strong>India Now Builds the BMW i7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest business story behind today&#8217;s launch may actually be happening away from the cars themselves. BMW has started <strong>local production of the i7 at its Chennai plant<\/strong>, and India now becomes the only country outside Germany to manufacture the electric flagship. The 7 Series has already been locally produced at the Chennai facility for years, so adding the i7 is an important expansion of BMW&#8217;s Indian manufacturing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BMW Group Plant Chennai currently produces a range of locally assembled BMW models and has a stated capacity of up to 17,500 vehicles in a single shift. BMW says locally produced vehicles can have localisation of up to 50 percent, depending on the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Indian customer, local production can have a practical impact on pricing and availability, although the final price of a luxury car is influenced by many factors beyond manufacturing location. More importantly, it signals that BMW considers India significant enough to bring one of its most technologically important electric models into local production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_New_i7_Matters_More_Than_Its_Price_Suggests\"><\/span><strong>Why the New i7 Matters More Than Its Price Suggests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At \u20b91.95 crore, the i7 eDrive50 is obviously not an electric car aimed at the mass market. Yet its importance extends beyond the relatively small number of units BMW will sell. The technologies introduced here \u2014 particularly BMW Panoramic iDrive, more sophisticated digital interfaces and newer electric powertrain technology \u2014 will increasingly influence the company&#8217;s broader product strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger shift is that BMW is no longer treating its flagship EV as a separate experiment. The i7 now sits directly alongside the petrol 7 Series, shares the same luxury environment and is being manufactured locally in India. That makes electrification part of the flagship&#8217;s core identity rather than an optional side story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Indian luxury-car buyers, this also creates a more interesting choice. The question is no longer simply whether an electric car can provide enough range; buyers can now choose between different forms of flagship performance while keeping the same premium cabin experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Means_for_BMW_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What This Means for BMW in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new BMW 7 Series and i7 arrive at an interesting point for India&#8217;s luxury-car market. Mercedes-Benz continues to have a strong presence with the S-Class and EQS, while BMW is increasingly giving customers a choice between combustion and electric power within its own flagship family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The local production of the i7 is therefore more significant than the launch price alone suggests. BMW is effectively saying that electric luxury is no longer something that needs to be imported as a niche product for India; it can be integrated into the company&#8217;s local manufacturing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean India&#8217;s luxury EV market is suddenly going mainstream. The prices remain far beyond the reach of most buyers, and charging infrastructure and long-distance usage patterns still matter. But at the top end of the market, the technology transition is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bgauss-c12-maxr\/\">BGauss C12 MaxR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_7_Series_and_i7_What_Indian_Buyers_Should_Know\"><\/span><strong>BMW 7 Series and i7: What Indian Buyers Should Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key takeaway is that BMW has not simply given its flagship sedan a visual facelift. The company has used the update to push the 7 Series further toward a digital, software-led luxury experience while simultaneously making the i7 more capable as an electric grand tourer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>i7 eDrive50&#8217;s 728km claimed WLTP range<\/strong>, 250kW charging capability and local production make it the more interesting development from an Indian-market perspective. Meanwhile, the 740i ensures that customers who still prefer petrol power have a familiar flagship option, while the M70 demonstrates just how far electric performance has progressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For BMW, the most important part may be the combination of all three. The company is not asking Indian luxury buyers to choose between technology, performance and traditional flagship comfort; it is increasingly offering different powertrain routes to the same high-end experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_price_of_the_BMW_7_Series_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the price of the BMW 7 Series in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new BMW 740i starts at <strong>\u20b91.95 crore ex-showroom<\/strong> in India. The BMW i7 eDrive50 also starts at \u20b91.95 crore, while the i7 M70 xDrive is priced at \u20b92.65 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_BMW_i7_range_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the BMW i7 range in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BMW i7 eDrive50 has a claimed <strong>WLTP range of up to 728km<\/strong> with its 112.5kWh battery. Real-world range will vary according to driving conditions and usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_BMW_i7_locally_manufactured_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Is the BMW i7 locally manufactured in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. BMW has started producing the i7 at its <strong>BMW Group Plant Chennai<\/strong>, making India the only country outside Germany to manufacture the electric flagship sedan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_powerful_is_the_BMW_i7_M70\"><\/span><strong>How powerful is the BMW i7 M70?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BMW i7 M70 xDrive produces around <strong>680hp<\/strong> and up to 1,015Nm of torque, with a claimed 0\u2013100km\/h time of 3.8 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_BMW_7_Series_main_rival_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the BMW 7 Series&#8217; main rival in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the most direct rival to the BMW 7 Series in India&#8217;s flagship luxury sedan segment. The electric i7 also competes with premium electric luxury models such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ride_And_Tech_Verdict\"><\/span><strong>Ride And Tech Verdict<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new <strong>BMW 7 Series and i7<\/strong> are more than a routine facelift. BMW has used its flagship to demonstrate where its luxury-car strategy is heading: more digital technology, stronger electric capability and a much closer connection between its latest software philosophy and the traditional 7 Series experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For India, however, the <strong>i7&#8217;s local production is arguably the biggest headline<\/strong>. Pair that with a claimed 728km WLTP range, 250kW DC charging and a \u20b91.95 crore starting price, and BMW has made its electric flagship considerably more relevant to the Indian luxury market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is still an expensive machine serving a very small segment, but that&#8217;s not really the point. The 7 Series is BMW&#8217;s technological showcase, and this latest version makes one thing clear: <strong>electric power is becoming part of the flagship experience, not a separate future waiting to arrive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/\">Ride And Tech<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Where Ride Meets Tech.<\/strong><br><strong>Drive Smarter. Ride Smarter.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BMW 7 Series and i7 have arrived in India with a significant facelift that goes well beyond a cosmetic refresh. BMW has updated its flagship luxury sedan with a more modern exterior, a heavily revised cabin and technology influenced by the company&#8217;s newer-generation vehicles. Prices now start at \u20b91.95 crore ex-showroom for both the &#8230; <a title=\"BMW 7 Series and i7 Launched in India: Why BMW\u2019s Flagship Has Gone Even More Digital\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/bmw-7-series-and-i7\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about BMW 7 Series and i7 Launched in India: Why BMW\u2019s Flagship Has Gone Even More Digital\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[570,12],"tags":[2033,2036,2029,2031,2037,2030,2038,2035,2032,2034,947,1465],"class_list":["post-1240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-launches","category-automotive-news","tag-bmw-7-series-and-i7-price","tag-bmw-7-series-features","tag-bmw-7-series-india","tag-bmw-7-series-price-in-india","tag-bmw-i7-electric-sedan","tag-bmw-i7-india","tag-bmw-i7-locally-manufactured-india","tag-bmw-i7-m70","tag-bmw-i7-price-in-india","tag-bmw-i7-range","tag-hero","tag-push-notification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1240"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1240\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1242,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1240\/revisions\/1242"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rideandtech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}