BMW has confirmed Australian pricing and release date for the updated 2027 BMW 7 Series, with the brand’s flagship luxury sedan set to arrive locally in Q4 2026.
Two variants will be offered: the petrol-powered BMW 740 (drops the “i” suffix) and the fully electric BMW i7 60 xDrive. This is one of the most significant updates yet for the seventh-generation 7 Series, bringing a sharper luxury design, more advanced digital technology and the first rollout of BMW’s Neue Klasse tech into a luxury sedan.
2027 BMW 7 Series pricing and release date
| Variant | Pricing (before on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| BMW 740 | $277,900 |
| BMW i7 60 xDrive EV | $306,900 |
The new 7 Series First Edition Package will be available for the first 12 months of production. It costs $12,900 extra for the BMW 740, while it’s available at no additional cost for the all-electric BMW i7 60 xDrive.
The First Edition Package includes BMW Individual Merino leather with exclusive elements, or a wool-cashmere combination, 21-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels, and two-tone paintwork.
The complete M Sport package is now integrated natively into the Australian base price. Both the 7 Series models are expected to arrive locally in Q4 2026.
Now let’s see the performance figures of the two 2027 BMW 7 Series models.
2027 BMW 740: petrol luxury sedan with mild-hybrid tech
The BMW 740 uses a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology and an eight-speed Steptronic transmission. It comes with the EU6e emissions standard and will move to EU7 production from November 2026.
| Specification | BMW 740 |
|---|---|
| Engine | B58 3.0L TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Hybrid system | 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid (MHEV) |
| Maximum power | 294kW (up 14kW) |
| Maximum torque | 580Nm (up 40Nm) |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic AT |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 5.4 seconds |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Fuel consumption (WLTP) | 8.8–7.7L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP) | 200–176g/km |
Standard 2027 BMW 740 features
- 20″ wheels
- Adaptive two-axle air suspension
- Integral Active Steering
- Driving Assistant Plus
- Parking Assistant Professional
- BMW Panoramic Vision
- BMW Passenger Screen
- Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system
- Executive Lounge rear console
- Front and rear seat ventilation
- Front and rear massage
- Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge
- Comfort Access with Digital Key Plus
- Remote engine start
- BMW Service Inclusive for five years
2027 BMW i7 60 xDrive: the electric flagship
The BMW i7 60 xDrive is the more powerful and more advanced electrified version in the upcoming 7 Series. BMW says the fully electric i7 benefits from sixth-generation BMW eDrive cylindrical battery cells, helping deliver the claimed range of up to 727km WLTP. Moreover, its fast DC charger can add up to 235km of range in 10 minutes.
| Specification | BMW i7 60 xDrive EV |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 112.5kWh |
| Motor configuration | Dual current-excited (front and rear) |
| Drive type | xDrive intelligent AWD |
| Maximum power | 400kW |
| Maximum torque | 745Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 4.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 240km/h |
| Range (WLTP) | 581–727km |
| Energy consumption | 21.9–18.2kWh/100km |
| DC fast charging rate | Up to 250kW |
| DC fast charging time | 10-80% in 28 minutes |
| AC charging rate | Up to 11kW |
| Boot space | 500L |
Standard 2027 BMW i7 60 xDrive EV additions
- 21″ wheels
- Acoustic pedestrian protection
- Adaptive Chassis Control Professional
- Automatic doors
- BMW Iconic Sounds Electric
- Executive Lounge Seating
- Rear-seat entertainment experience
- Flexible Charger
- Fast charging cable Professional for public charging
Also read: 2026 BMW iX3 40 EV pricing and specs
2027 BMW 7 Series chassis and driving tech
BMW says the upcoming 7 Series is designed to balance driver enjoyment with chauffeur-style comfort. Its chassis and driving features include:
- Standard adaptive two-axle air suspension
- Four electronically controlled shock absorbers
- Integral Active Steering available on the 740
- Rear wheels can turn up to 3.5 degrees
- Adaptive Chassis Control Professional on the i7 60 xDrive
- Active roll stabilisation on the i7
- AI-supported tyre condition monitoring
- Integrated braking system
- Near-actuator wheel slip limitation
Exterior of the 2027 BMW 7 Series
The updated 7 Series introduces BMW’s latest luxury-class design language. It keeps the big-sedan presence, but aims for a cleaner and more contemporary look. Its key exterior features include:
- More monolithic exterior design
- Illuminated BMW kidney Iconic Glow grille
- Minimalist crystal headlights
- Cleaner body surfaces
- More defined side character line
- Modernised rear design
- Expanded BMW Individual personalisation
- BMW Individual Dual-Finish paintwork
- 20” wheels standard on the BMW 740
- Newly available 21” wheel design on the BMW i7 60 xDrive
- M Sport Package (available at no cost)
- M Sport Package Pro (available at no cost)
Two-tone paintwork is priced at $16,500 for most combinations and $20,500 for Tanzanite Blue + Frozen Tanzanite Blue.
2027 BMW 7 Series interior: full luxury-limo treatment
Inside, the evolved BMW 7 Series is focusing on comfort, digital theatre and proper high-end material quality. Its interior highlights include:
- Leather, wood, crystal glass and metal finishes
- Sophisticated ambient lighting
- Redesigned steering wheels
- Updated automatic doors
- Digital interior mirror
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Travel & Comfort System
- Available Executive Lounge seating
- Upgraded automatic doors
- Bowers & Wilkins sound system with Dolby Atmos
- Rear-seat massage functions
- Roller sunblinds
- Soft-close doors
New digital tech: Panoramic iDrive arrives
The updated BMW 7 Series debuts BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X. Its main digital features include:
- BMW Panoramic Vision
- BMW 3D head-up display
- 17.9” central display
- New BMW passenger screen
- Optional BMW Theatre screen
- 8K streaming
- Gaming and connectivity functions
- Enhanced BMW Maps navigation
- Smartphone integration
- BMW Digital Key Plus
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates
The aim is to make the front cabin more immersive while turning the rear cabin into a proper luxury entertainment lounge.
2027 BMW 7 Series safety and assistance features
The new 7 Series introduces more AI-backed assistance and parking technology. Its key systems include:
- BMW Symbiotic Drive
- Advanced partially automated driving support
- Standard Park Assist
- AI-supported parking space detection
- AI-supported parking manoeuvre planning
Upcoming 7 Series will be BMW’s luxury tech leader
BMW is using the 7 Series as a lead vehicle for technologies that will spread across future BMW models. Its key focus areas include digital interaction, electrification, intelligent driver-assistance systems, sustainable mobility and Neue Klasse technology rollout across powertrains.
In simple terms, this is BMW using its most luxurious sedan to preview where the rest of the brand is heading.
BMW 7 Series Protection: A bulletproof BMW
The Bavarian carmaker is also developing a new 7 Series Protection special-protection model based on the updated 7 Series. Its security details include:
- Protection from firearms and explosives
- VR9 certification
- Optional VPAM 10 classification
- BMW Protection Core
- Multi-layer armour using steel, special alloys, composite materials and bulletproof glass
- Specially tuned suspension and brakes
Bottom line
The 2027 BMW 7 Series update is not just a facelift with a bigger screen. For Australia, it brings a sharper luxury design, more rear-seat theatre, major digital upgrades, advanced driver-assistance tech and a stronger electric flagship in the i7 60 xDrive.
The petrol BMW 740 keeps the traditional luxury-sedan formula alive from $277,900, while the $306,900 i7 60 xDrive pushes the range into long-distance EV limo territory. BMW is clearly trying to make the 7 Series feel more exclusive, more digital and more future-facing.
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