Following on the heels of yesterday's leaked photos of the new M Sport package for the BMW 7 Series comes an official announcement from BMW. In addition to the new M Sport package, the 2010 7 Series will add two new diesel options (in Europe, of course) as well as optional all-wheel drive.
As we predicted, the M Sport package is essentially a cosmetic upgrade that includes revised front and rear fascias, shadowline trim and new double-spoke wheels. There's also an exclusive new Carbon Black Metallic color available with the package along with a few interior upgrades.
The 740d and 730d models are for Europe only at this point, but given the 730d's low-emissions profile, it could theoretically make it to the U.S. Such a move would have been unheard of before, but new fuel economy rules may force BMW to start offering the big 7 with smaller, more efficient power plants.
And finally, there's the addition of BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system. It will be available on both long- and short-wheelbase versions of the 750i and is essentially the same system already found in the 3 and 5 Series sedans.
roar02ram says:
10:11 AM, 06/25/09
So now all the big boys (A8, S-Class, and 7) are available with Sport packages & AWD. Wow.
estreka says:
10:44 AM, 06/25/09
It's a decent-looking vehicle, but the bangleness still needs to be toned down.
albook says:
11:46 AM, 06/25/09
Looks a little better. But the S-class still wins to me.
hondacura4 says:
01:19 PM, 06/25/09
Looks much better! A great rim design can go a long way.
Any word on a ZHP version of the 335i as Im still in love with the ZHP 330i?
wasaabi92 says:
06:24 PM, 06/25/09
I know "we" only get the 750i/Li, but over in Europe where it's also available with two diesels (730d/740d) and another smaller petrol six (740i) they only get xDrive on the 750i/Li. That'll probably defer a few buyers as most 7er's sold are the 730d.
M Sport pack lots pretty mean, but why are car makers slowing ridding front ends of fog lights? I know most people don't use them "correctly," but they make a front end look more complete. IMHO. Wheels look FAB as do the four faux exhaust tips!
putachino says:
07:59 PM, 06/25/09
This car wasn't designed by bangle it was designed by the new guy "Adrian van Honkydonk" he made the grill look like two giant nostrils that could be compared to those from mr.bean and the tail lights don't look too good either.
zoomzoomn says:
08:11 AM, 06/29/09
The new 7 is heads and tails above the E65 gen car!