Automobile paparazzi first caught the BMW 7 Sequence facelift in July 2024, however the photos weren’t nice. In the end, new and higher pictures of the up to date “G70” give us a extra correct concept of what to anticipate from Bavaria’s luxobarge. Although this prototype is cloaked in camouflage, main modifications are clearly deliberate.
A Main Design Change – No Extra Break up Headlights
BMW is ditching the massively controversial cut up headlights. There’s now not a separate higher strip of LEDs for the daytime operating lights and switch alerts. Nevertheless, we should level out that these one-piece lights are doubtless a provisional setup used throughout the first a part of the testing part. If this 7 Sequence prototype has the ultimate entrance bumper, the headlights’ form, measurement, and placement received’t change, solely the internal design. The brand new headlights sit decrease and have the flip alerts mounted beneath the low/excessive beams.
The present automotive’s obnoxious grille seems to be on its method out. Nevertheless, don’t get too excited simply but. The 7 Sequence LCI prototype has a recent set of kidneys with horizontal slats on the decrease part. Sadly, the grille doesn’t appear to be essentially any smaller, however the define is new, enabling a flatter look. Right here’s hoping some Neue Klasse styling will rub off onto BMW’s flagship automotive.
We’re followers of the next-gen 3 Sequence and i3 sedans, however these are totally new vehicles. The 7 Sequence will endure solely a mid-cycle replace, so the designers received’t have as a lot freedom as they did with the pair of 3er fashions. When automakers facelift an present automotive, they often face much more constraints than with a next-gen mannequin. We’ll have to attend much more for the 7er to return to a extra sensibly sized grille.
The LCI is unlikely to convey any modifications to the profile. Nevertheless, search for new wheel designs and recent physique colours. Non permanent taillights are peeking via the camo. Chances are high the taillights lengthen onto the trunk lid, however the disguise is obstructing the view. One of many prototypes has cutouts within the decrease a part of the bumper, hinting at a visual quad exhaust system. It tells us we’re coping with the M760e. BMW has determined to solely present exhaust suggestions on M Efficiency and M vehicles. One can solely dream of an M7…
Neue Klasse iDrive X Coming
The 7 Sequence take a look at autos have been caught in movement, so there wasn’t a possibility to seize the inside. Nevertheless, the G70 LCI is all however confirmed to endure a cabin overhaul. BMW will transition its crown jewel to iDrive X, so put together for a very new dashboard. Sitting entrance and middle can be a big touchscreen, measuring a stately 17.9 inches.
It’ll be accompanied by the Panoramic Imaginative and prescient, a advertising and marketing time period for a pillar-to-pillar projection on the base of the windshield. Three fastened tiles on the motive force’s facet will function the digital instrument cluster. The remaining six sections mounted on the appropriate can be customizable. Studies point out the 5 Sequence facelift will achieve an non-compulsory passenger display screen, and it will additionally make sense for BMW to place it contained in the 7 Sequence. Can’t have sufficient screens today…
The 7 Sequence facelift will doubtless enter manufacturing in July 2026, when gasoline-fueled fashions will drop the “i” from their names. [Picture credit: Baldauf]
