BMW 7 Series facelift set for November launch

The BMW 7 Series has had a midlife makeover and the new car is set to debut in India in November this year

The current 7 Series available in the market is soon going to be replaced by the newly enhanced model, which essentially is a midlife makeover on the current firth generation car. For India, BMW is set to introduce the 7 Series only in its long wheelbase avatar and a single engine option, namely a 3.0 litre diesel unit. 

Visually, the major changes to the BMW 730Ld have been focused on the front and these include the new LED headlights, new BMW kidney grille, revised front bumper, side indicators incorporated on the bottom of the ORVMs and a thin chrome strip connecting the two slim reflectors in the rear apron. Apart from that, the 7 Series retains its quintessential chiseled styling and proportions including the long hood and set back passenger cabin. Interior changes are limited, however, major changes include narrower front seats and a new 1,200 watt Bang and Olufsen high end surround sound system with 16 speakers. 

The 730Ld is powered by a 2993cc, in line 6 cylinder diesel unit. The engine itself is not new; however it has been tweaked for overall performance and enhanced efficiency. Fitted with a turbocharger, variable intake geometry and piezo injectors, the engine now delivers 258Hp @ 4000 rpm as opposed to 231 horses earlier, and torque has also gone up from 520Nm to 560Nm which kicks in as low as 1500rpm. Unlike the earlier car, the new car is now mated to an all new eight speed automatic with steptronic. With all these changes in the drivetrain, the new 730Ld is capable of going from 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds, shaving close to 1.7 seconds off its predecessor! 

Quintessentially pinned against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the 7 Series will have to battle it out against the Audi A8 and Jaguar XJ as well. With all the cars being as accomplished as one another, the choice for a fancy set of wheels is only going to get tougher! Set for a November 2012 debut, the new BMW 730Ld is expected to be priced anywhere between Rs 85-90 lakhs, ex-showroom, Delhi.