If you have been eyeing a flagship BMW sedan, there is fresh news worth your attention. BMW India has officially opened pre-bookings for the updated 7 Series and i7, bringing the facelifted versions of its luxury flagship closer to Indian showrooms. Interestingly, this rollout has come just a little over three months after the cars made their international debut, which shows how seriously BMW is treating the Indian luxury car market this year.
How to Book Your Updated 7 Series or i7
Booking the car is straightforward. Interested buyers can walk into any authorized BMW dealership and register their interest directly, or they can do it online through the official BMW India website. This dual approach makes it convenient for buyers across cities to reserve their unit early, especially since flagship luxury sedans in this segment often come with limited allocations in the first few months after launch.
What’s New On The Outside
The updated 7 Series gets a noticeably cleaner front fascia compared to the outgoing model. The standout change is the new illuminated kidney grille, which gives the car a more modern, tech-forward presence on the road. The headlights have also been reworked into a split arrangement, with a slim upper strip housing the daytime running lights and a smaller lighting unit tucked near the air curtains lower down. From the side profile, BMW has kept things familiar, retaining the flush-fitting door handles that have become something of a signature design element for the current generation 7 Series.
Bigger Battery, More Power For The i7
For buyers considering the fully electric i7, this update brings meaningful mechanical changes rather than just cosmetic tweaks. The earlier entry-level i7 50 eDrive trim has been replaced altogether by the i7 50 xDrive, which now comes with all-wheel drive as standard. It also packs a larger 112.4kWh battery, up from the previous 101.7kWh unit, along with a mild bump in output to 455hp and 660Nm of torque.
The range-topping i7 M70 xDrive benefits from the same larger battery pack. Power has been raised from 650hp to 680hp, while torque now goes up to 1,100Nm, an increase of 85Nm over the outgoing car. For anyone who prioritizes both performance and everyday usability in an electric flagship, these upgrades are a genuine step forward rather than a minor refresh.
Pricing And What To Expect
At present, the outgoing BMW 7 Series is priced at Rs 1.85 crore ex-showroom for both petrol and diesel variants, while the all-electric i7 ranges between Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 2.58 crore depending on the variant. Given the added hardware and updated technology, BMW is widely expected to nudge prices upward slightly once the updated models are officially launched. For context, the closest rival, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, is currently priced between Rs 2.20 crore and Rs 2.38 crore, so BMW will likely aim to stay competitive within that bracket.
Should You Book Now?
If you are set on owning the newest version of BMW’s flagship sedan, booking early is a sensible move, particularly since pre-launch reservations often mean earlier delivery slots once the car officially arrives in India. That said, if pricing is a bigger concern than being among the first owners, it may be worth waiting for the official launch to get exact variant-wise pricing before committing your booking amount.
Either way, this update signals that BMW is not slowing down its India luxury push, and both traditional buyers and EV-first customers now have a genuinely upgraded flagship to consider.
Rajababu Kushwaha is the Founder and Editor of AutoCrest. He covers the latest car news, reviews, comparisons, EV updates, and buying guides for Indian car buyers.