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BMW’s New Era
Important events are happening at BMW. The manufacturer is not only working on a family of new electric vehicles with a new generation of engines and batteries but is also implementing a completely new design language known as the Neue Klasse. This philosophy will debut on the second-generation iX3 and will also be featured in all modern BMW models with internal combustion engines, including the 7-Series.
BMW’s Neue Klasse Era Is Coming For The 7-Series Face
Last month, our photographers captured a prototype of the new i7 during testing, which looked similar to the current model but with a number of obvious changes. Using these spy shots, the Kolesa team created renderings of what the production version might look like. Unfortunately, for those hoping the new 7-Series would look good, we have bad news.
Front End Evolution
Based on the latest spy shots, it seems that the styling changes to the 7-Series will be less significant than on other BMW models. As with the existing model, the updated sedan will continue to have a pair of thin LED daytime running lights at the top of the front end, although they look slightly thinner than before.
BMW designers have also worked on correcting the front radiator grilles. Although they are still massive and not as well integrated into the headlight as other future Neue Klasse models, the grilles are slightly smaller than on the current model, which is very good news. Helping them fit better into the headlight will be horizontal slats instead of vertical ones, as well as a black finish instead of chrome.
Connected by a black panel to each radiator grille are the main headlight units, which look slightly smaller than those of the previous 7-Series.
Rear End and Interior
The rear of the car is less different. The most obvious change will be the thinner, newly designed LED rear lights, combined with a redesigned bumper that should give the luxury sedan a more expressive look without a complete rewrite of the overall design.
As for the interior, it is unclear what changes will be made. The flagship model might use BMW’s new Panoramic Vision system, which includes a large infotainment display and a narrow, full-width display running along the base of the windshield.
These updates show how BMW is balancing tradition and innovation, trying to satisfy both critics and brand loyalists. Reducing the size of the grilles may be an attempt to address design criticisms while preserving the brand’s characteristic features. The introduction of new technologies in the interior also indicates the brand’s desire to remain competitive in the development of digital interfaces and driver comfort.
