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Sharper kidney grille, split headlamps, full contour lighting – BMW’s flagship EV gets its mid-cycle glow-up.
Slide 1: BMW i7 Gets A Mid-Cycle Refresh
The flagship electric sedan lands on stage April 22 at Auto China 2026.
Visual: BMW i7 front three-quarter view in a studio
Slide 2: The Front-End Rework
Sharper split headlamps, bisected daytime running lights, and a more aggressive stance.
Visual: Close-up of i7 front fascia
Slide 3: The Kidney Grille Evolution
Full contour lighting wraps around the kidney grille. BMW is fully leaning into the statement.
Visual: Illuminated kidney grille close-up
Slide 4: Auto China Stage
BMW picked Shanghai on purpose. China is the i7’s single biggest market by far.
Visual: Auto China show floor with BMW logo
Slide 5: What Stays The Same
Dual-motor AWD powertrain, 300+ mile range, theater screen rear, full suite of driver aids.
Visual: i7 rear passenger theater screen
Slide 6: Price And Availability
Pricing walks up roughly 3-5%. U.S. orders open by late summer with first deliveries in fall.
Visual: i7 driving on open highway
Slide 7: Should You Wait
If you’re cross-shopping the EQS or Lucid Air, the new front-end alone is reason to pause.
Visual: i7 parked next to competitor EVs
Published 2026-04-20 – mobile-first Web Story format
