BMW has started bookings in India for the facelifted 7 Series and i7 flagship sedans, ahead of their expected arrival in Nepal through official BMW channels that source cars from the Indian market. According to the announcement, the updated cars bring design tweaks, more powerful engines and a revised electric i7 with a larger battery.
India prices and impact on Nepal
- The current BMW 7 Series in India is priced at around Rs 1.85 crore (ex‑showroom, India) for both petrol and diesel, while the i7 electric sedan is around Rs 2.1–2.58 crore (ex‑showroom, India).
- Converted to Nepali terms, that puts the base 7 Series near Rs 300–320 lakh before Nepal’s customs, excise and registration, and the i7 above Rs 350 lakh.
- With the facelift and added equipment, BMW is expected to raise Indian prices slightly, which usually flows through to higher invoice values and taxes for Nepal-imported units, pushing on‑road prices in Nepal even higher.
For Nepali buyers who import via India or buy through local BMW dealers, this means the next batch of 7 Series and i7 units is likely to be more expensive, but also more technologically advanced.
Key changes in the new 7 Series
- Exterior: a cleaner front end with a new illuminated kidney grille and split headlamp setup, plus slimmer tail-lamps and a reworked rear bumper for a more modern look.
- Interior: a completely new dashboard with a 17.9‑inch central touchscreen, a 14.6‑inch front passenger display, and a full‑width projected driver display instead of a conventional instrument cluster.
- Comfort & tech: standard Bowers & Wilkins surround sound (up to 18 speakers), full-width ambient lighting, and seats with electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage.
- Engines: the 740i xDrive and 740d xDrive keep their 3.0‑litre inline‑six mild‑hybrid layouts, but power and torque are increased. The 740i now makes about 400 hp and 580 Nm, while the 740d delivers around 313 hp and 670 Nm, improving performance without a full model change.
These upgrades matter for Nepal’s small but growing luxury segment: buyers who previously considered the Mercedes S‑Class will now see a more powerful and tech-rich 7 Series, while waiting to see if BMW also brings its plug‑in hybrid variant to the region, which could benefit from comparatively lower EV duties.
Updated BMW i7: larger battery, more range
- The entry model shifts from i7 50 eDrive to i7 50 xDrive, now with all‑wheel drive and a larger 112.4 kWh battery.
- Output rises modestly to about 455 hp and 660 Nm, and the top i7 M70 xDrive also gets the bigger battery with power around 680 hp and torque up to 1,100 Nm.
For Nepal, where EVs enjoy tax advantages over combustion imports, the refreshed i7 strengthens BMW’s case in the ultra‑luxury EV space. If BMW Nepal aligns its portfolio with India, high‑end buyers could see better performance and range, albeit at higher sticker prices.
What Nepali buyers should expect
- The facelifted 7 Series and i7 are likely to reach Nepal after India deliveries begin, as has been the pattern with previous BMW launches.
- On‑road prices in Nepal will depend on final Indian ex‑showroom prices, exchange rates and any changes in Nepal’s EV and luxury tax slabs.
- For existing BMW customers in Kathmandu, the update offers a clearer upgrade path: more power, more screens, and a stronger EV option, but with budgets that now firmly sit in the multi‑crore range.
Overall, Nepali luxury-car buyers can treat this Indian booking announcement as an early signal of incoming model and price changes for BMW’s flagship sedans in Nepal.
Current prices on Nepal AutoMart
- BMW 7 Series price in Nepal: Rs 5.5 crore – Rs 5.95 crore ex-showroom, 4 variants
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Editorial policy.
