BMW is readying a facelift for its flagship 7 Series
sedan. More of a facelift than a comprehensive replacement,
the revised 7 looks poised to gain a larger grille like that seen on the X7
concept. The production version of that crossover will sit alongside this sedan
and the 8 Series Coupe at the very top of BMW’s growing lineup. The latter will
debut on June 15.
The mid-life facelift will
bring new tech features into the 7-Series, as well as an overall more
distinctive exterior design. Changes will include new headlights and taillights
that will probably get a thinner profile, the aforementioned new kidney grille
and redesigned front and rear bumpers. Expect BMW to apply more revisions
inside – especially to its infotainment and driver-assistance systems – all to
help it secure a larger slice of that big luxurious pie.
The cabin of BMW’s flagship sedan will feature the
latest version of the iDrive infotainment system, possibly with a bigger
touchscreen display, as well as the all-new configurable digital instrument
cluster that was previewed a few days ago. BMW will also update the list of
trim and upholstery options, further boosting the 7-Series’ appeal to high-end
customers.
We don’t know much about the changes in the engine
range department, but it’s safe to expect the facelifted 7-Series to use the
latest powertrains with the 8-Series. The range will include a redeveloped
4.4-liter V8 with 523 hp and 750 Nm of peak torque, with the
rest of the engine options to be updated for lower emissions and better
performance.
Expect the revised BMW 7 Series to arrive sometime
next year as either a 2019 or 2020 model.
Cr : Carscoops
