Automotive 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 thought of what to anticipate from Bavaria’s luxobarge. Despite the fact that this prototype is cloaked in camouflage, main modifications are clearly deliberate.
A Main Design Change – No Extra Cut up Headlights
BMW is ditching the vastly controversial cut up headlights. There’s now not a separate higher strip of LEDs for the daytime operating lights and switch indicators. Nevertheless, we should level out that these one-piece lights are doubtless a provisional setup used in the course of the first a part of the testing section. If this 7 Sequence prototype has the ultimate entrance bumper, the headlights’ form, dimension, and site received’t change, solely the internal design. The brand new headlights sit decrease and have the flip indicators mounted under the low/excessive beams.
The present automobile’s obnoxious grille seems to be on its approach out. Nevertheless, don’t get too excited simply but. The 7 Sequence LCI prototype has a contemporary 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 automobile.
We’re followers of the next-gen 3 Sequence and i3 sedans, however these are totally new vehicles. The 7 Sequence will bear 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 automobile, 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 deliver any modifications to the profile. Nevertheless, search for new wheel designs and contemporary physique colours. Short-term taillights are peeking by means of the camo. Likelihood is the back lights prolong 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 ideas 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 automobiles had been caught in movement, so there wasn’t a possibility to seize the inside. Nevertheless, the G70 LCI is all however confirmed to bear a cabin overhaul. BMW will transition its crown jewel to iDrive X, so put together for a totally 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 time period for a pillar-to-pillar projection on the base of the windshield. Three fastened tiles on the driving force’s facet will function the digital instrument cluster. The remaining six sections mounted on the proper can be customizable. Stories point out the 5 Sequence facelift will achieve an non-compulsory passenger display, and it will additionally make sense for BMW to place it contained in the 7 Sequence. Can’t have sufficient screens lately…
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]
