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                        <title>De nieuwe BMW 7 Reeks</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/nl-be/de-nieuwe-bmw-7-reeks_20260922085557653/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/nl-be/de-nieuwe-bmw-7-reeks_20260922085557653/</guid><pp:caseid>816275</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[In de nieuwe BMW 7 Reeks komen vooruitstrevende luxe en de baanbrekende technologieën van de Neue Klasse samen om een unieke rijervaring te creëren.]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>In de nieuwe BMW 7 Reeks komen vooruitstrevende luxe en de
  baanbrekende technologieën van de Neue Klasse samen om een unieke
  rijervaring te creëren.</p>
<p>//</p>
<div>
  <p>The BMW Group is making a powerful statement with the new BMW 7
    Series Sedan. Embodying Sheer Driving Pleasure at its most
    exclusive, the 7 Series reinforces its leading position in the
    luxury segment to compelling effect.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>The new BMW 7 Series – the first luxury sedan with
      technologies from the Neue Klasse.<br /></strong>Developed with
    passion and designed to perfection, the BMW 7 Series Sedan has
    established itself as an innovation leader and technological pioneer
    around the world since it first took to the stage in 1977. Each
    generation has brought fresh impetus to its era – from
    groundbreaking safety functions and revolutionary operating concepts
    to digital worlds that set new standards. This forward-looking
    approach has been a hallmark characteristic of the BMW 7 Series
    Sedan for 49 years now.</p>
  <p>The new BMW 7 Series represents the most extensive model update
    ever carried out by the BMW Group. The new BMW 7 Series – now
    entering its seventh generation – marks a big leap forwards once
    again. As the flagship model series of the BMW product range and a
    brand figurehead, the new BMW 7 Series Sedan takes the lead when it
    comes to the introduction of technologies from the Neue Klasse into
    existing models. This step also marks the beginning of a technology
    rollout – spanning drive system variants and market segments – from
    which all future BMW cars will benefit.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Premiere for the new BMW luxury-class
    design.<br /></strong>The new BMW 7 Series embodies the specific
    interpretation of the new BMW design language for the luxury
    segment. A monolithic exterior, the new BMW kidney Iconic Glow and
    minimalist crystal headlights give the car a visually impactful
    presence and make it easily recognisable. The side view impresses
    with reduced surfaces, a character line and classy details, while
    the rear end is shaped by newly designed lights and clear forms.
    Three BMW M Performance models provide sporting differentiation to
    striking effect, with the M Sport package and M Sport package Pro
    bringing further emphasis. BMW Individual offers a broad spread of
    personalisation options, including BMW Individual Dual-Finish
    paintwork – a world first marked by technological sophistication and
    expert craftsmanship. Completing the picture are a carefully curated
    selection of ex-factory wheels, from 20-inch rims to the new
    addition of 22-inch items.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Exclusive interior experience: feel-good ambience with
      luxurious materials, modern design and innovative technologies.</strong>
    <br />The interior of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan captures the
    imagination with a successful combination of luxurious materials,
    modern design and advanced technology. The clean design language,
    high-quality surfaces in materials such as leather, cloth, wood,
    crystal glass and metal, and innovative details create an exclusive
    yet also cosy atmosphere. The highlights are the new BMW Panoramic
    iDrive with BMW Passenger Screen (making its debut), the upgraded
    BMW Theatre Screen enabling cinematic experiences or
    working-on-the-move for rear-seat passengers, an immersive light
    concept with ambient light strip and new light elements, plus a
    Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Dolby Atmos support for an
    exceptional audio experience. Ergonomically designed seats
    (including comfort seats and the optional Executive Lounge), new
    steering wheels, updated automatic doors, a digital interior
      mirror<a href="https://pressclub.bmwgroup.net/commportal/article/detail/T0457130EN/the-new-bmw-7-series?language=en#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title="">[1]</a>, and standard features such as a
    panoramic glass sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control and the
    Travel & Comfort System round off the luxurious, individual
    overall experience.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>BMW Panoramic iDrive and new BMW Passenger Screen open up
      new dimensions in entertainment and information.</strong>
    <br />The new BMW 7 Series combines the virtues of a luxury-class
    sedan with innovative BMW Neue Klasse technology and offers a
    far-reaching, digital user experience that focuses on both the
    driver and passengers. Among the highlights are BMW Panoramic iDrive
    with BMW Operating System X and optimum driver orientation,
    intelligent voice control with extended BMW Intelligent Personal
    Assistant including Amazon Alexa+ AI technology<a href="https://pressclub.bmwgroup.net/commportal/article/detail/T0457130EN/the-new-bmw-7-series?language=en#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" title="">[2]</a>, and a powerful software and
    electronics architecture delivering future-proof functionality.</p>
  <p>New features such as improved navigation with BMW Maps,
    user-friendly smartphone integration, digital M content
    from BMW Digital Premium, the BMW Digital Key Plus, plus numerous
    optional BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades and regular
    over‑the‑air software updates endow the BMW 7 Series Sedan with
    exceptional flexibility and keep it up to date.</p>
  <p>The standard-specification BMW Passenger Screen and optional
    BMW Theatre Screen for 8K streaming, gaming and video calls provide
    top‑class entertainment for passengers and are augmented by popular
    third-party apps. The extensive entertainment offering is also
    available on the Central Display when the vehicle is stationary.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Proven commitment to technology openness: efficient
      combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and fully electric variants
      now offering over 720 kilometres / 447 miles of electric range
      (WLTP) thanks to technology including cylindrical cells from
      sixth-generation BMW eDrive.</strong>
    <br />The new BMW 7 Series Sedan impresses once again with the wide
    variety of drive systems available to customers. As well as
    efficient combustion engines with 48V mild hybrid technology and
    powerful plug-in hybrids, this also includes advanced fully electric
    variants. The use of innovative cylindrical cells – part of
    sixth-generation BMW eDrive – gives the fully electric models a
    significantly longer electric range that now extends to over
    720 kilometres / 447 miles (WLTP). In addition, drivers benefit from
    user-friendly and intelligent charging solutions, route planning
    optimised for charging, adaptive recuperation and integration into
    the energy market for cost-optimised charging. The exceptionally
    poised and assured BMW 740d xDrive is now joined by the BMW 740
    xDrive. And completing the line-up are two plug-in hybrid variants.
    In addition, a total of three BMW M Performance models demonstrate
    the strong commitment of the new BMW 7 Series to Sheer Driving Pleasure.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Advanced assistance systems with BMW Symbiotic Drive and use
      of AI to maximise comfort and safety in partially automated
      driving and parking manoeuvres.<br /></strong>The new BMW 7 Series
    Sedan employs advanced technologies and increases the use of
    artificial intelligence (AI) to set new standards of comfort and
    safety in partially automated driving and parking manoeuvres.
    Innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety
    functions provide noticeable added value, while BMW Symbiotic Drive
    optimises the interplay between the driver and their car. The
    Motorway Assistant enables hands-off driving up to 130 km/h (81 mph)
    in numerous European countries, and the City Assistant now supports
    navigation-guided Address-2-Address journeys in urban areas. The new
    driver assistance visualisation function in BMW Maps gives the
    driver a better overview of the situation when using the navigation
    system. The range of active safety functions specified as standard
    has been broadened compared to that of the predecessor model, while
    the standard-fit Park Assist, and AI-supported parking space
    detection and manoeuvre planning make parking extremely intuitive
    and comfortable.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Driving pleasure meets the pleasure of being driven: unique
      combination of driving dynamics and comfort.<br /></strong>As
    before, the new BMW 7 Series Sedan blends compelling driving
    dynamics with the comfort levels of a luxury chauffeur-driven sedan
    and so meets the diverse needs of different customer groups around
    the world – from drivers looking for sporting responses from their
    car to passengers prioritising comfort. Innovative chassis
    technology, including standard adaptive 2‑axle air suspension
    featuring four electronically controlled shock absorbers, allows the
    BMW 7 Series to offer standout driving characteristics and safety.
    22-inch wheels are now available from the factory for the first time
    as an alternative to the 20-inch items fitted as standard. The
    optional Adaptive Chassis Control with Integral Active Steering and
    Adaptive Chassis Control Professional with Integral Active Steering
    and roll stabilisation raise the bar once again in terms of comfort
    and agility. Specific chassis upgrades brought by the M Sport
    package turn the dynamic dial up another notch, as do a trio of
    M Performance models. And cutting-edge functions such as digital
    tyre conditioning monitoring with AI, the integrated braking system
    and near-actuator wheel slip limitation ensure top-drawer handling
    and safety.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>When maximum security meets luxury: the BMW 7 Series
    Protection.<br /></strong>The BMW 7 Series Protection brings
    together exceptionally high levels of safety, security and luxury.
    It provides occupants with protection from attacks with firearms or
    explosives and has VR9 certification – with VPAM 10 classification,
    representing the highest level of protection, available as an
    option. Underpinning this capability is the innovative
    BMW Protection Core with multi-layer armouring consisting of steel,
    special alloys, composite materials and bulletproof glass. The
    suspension and brakes are set up specially to ensure BMW’s signature
    dynamic ability is preserved. A new BMW 7 Series Protection special
    protection vehicle based on the new BMW 7 Series is in the final
    stages of development.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Focus on sustainability: resource-efficient development and
      production, innovative CO₂ reduction measures and TÜV-certified
      transparency throughout the car’s life cycle.<br /></strong>With
    the new BMW 7 Series, the BMW Group is extending its sustainability
    strategy across all drive-system variants. The focus here is on
    resource-efficient product development, innovative technologies and
    measures applied throughout the car’s life cycle – from the supply
    chain to production and the use phase. In the case of the BMW i7, in
    particular, CO₂e emissions have been significantly reduced with the
    help of secondary materials, renewable energies and optimised
    manufacturing processes, e.g. through the use of Gen6 battery cells
    and aluminium wheel rims with a high recycled material content. The
    company’s ambitious climate goals, including reducing CO₂e emissions
    by 60 million tons by 2035, are part of a 360° sustainability
    approach. Transparency is guaranteed by TÜV-certified carbon
    footprint verification. Production uses electricity and heat
    generated from renewable sources, supported by photovoltaic systems
    and a biomass heating plant.</p>
  <p>
    <strong>Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.<br /></strong>All
    model and drive-system variants of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan will
    be built on a single production line at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.
    The tradition-rich location in Lower Bavaria combines the customary
    BMW passion for flawless engineering with skilled craftsmanship like
    no other. By beginning the rollout of Neue Klasse technologies, BMW
    Group Plant Dingolfing is once again assuming the role of lead plant
    for the new BMW luxury-class models.</p>
  <p>The new BMW 7 Series Sedan celebrates its world premiere on 22
    April 2026. The start of production and worldwide market launch will
    follow just a few months later, from July 2026.</p>
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    <hr />
    <div>
      <p>
        <a href="https://pressclub.bmwgroup.net/commportal/article/detail/T0457130EN/the-new-bmw-7-series?language=en#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" title="">[1]</a> To be introduced when production
        begins in November 2026.</p></div>
    <div>
      <p>
        <a href="https://pressclub.bmwgroup.net/commportal/article/detail/T0457130EN/the-new-bmw-7-series?language=en#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" title="">[2]</a> Will become available in stages
        for all BMW models with BMW Operating System 9 and X from the
        second half of 2026 at the latest. Availability will be
        gradually expanded, starting with the German and US markets.</p></div></div></div>
<h4>CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.</h4>
<div>
  <p>
    <strong>Provisional figures that have not yet been officially
      confirmed. EnVKV data not available yet.</strong></p>
  <p>
    <strong> </strong></p>
  <p>
    <strong>BMW 740 xDrive</strong>:<br />Energy consumption, combined
    WLTP in l/100 km: 9.3 – 8.3; CO₂ emissions, combined WLTP in g/km:
    211 – 189 </p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>BMW i7 60 xDrive</strong>:<br />Energy consumption, combined
    WLTP in kWh/100 km: 21.9 – 18.2</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>BMW M760e xDrive</strong>:<br />Energy consumption, combined
    WLTP in l/100 km: 6,8 – 5,6; CO₂ emissions, combined WLTP in g/km:
    154 – 128; Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km: 18.2 – 16.7</p></div><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Jeroen Lissens<br>Tel: +32-3-890-9708<br>e-mailadres: <a href="mailto:jeroen.lissens@bmw.be">jeroen.lissens@bmw.be</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,BMW i,Sedan,7 Series,i7,G70 LCI,M760e]]></category>
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                        <title>De nieuwe BMW i7: Duurzaamheid in het product en de productie ervan.</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/nl-be/de-nieuwe-bmw-i7-duurzaamheid-in-het-product-en-de-productie-ervan/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/nl-be/de-nieuwe-bmw-i7-duurzaamheid-in-het-product-en-de-productie-ervan/</guid><pp:caseid>816280</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Gen6-batterijceltechnologie met een kleinere CO₂e-voetafdruk +++ Gebruik van secundaire materialen en hernieuwbare energie +++ Verbeterde efficiëntie tijdens de gebruiksfase]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>
  <strong>Gen6-batterijceltechnologie met een kleinere CO₂e-voetafdruk
    +++ Gebruik van secundaire materialen en hernieuwbare energie +++
    Verbeterde efficiëntie tijdens de gebruiksfase</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>//</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Munich.</strong> In line with its sustainability strategy, the
  BMW Group is once again systematically leveraging product
  sustainability innovations in the new BMW 7 Series. This is evident,
  for example, in the use of a new battery cell technology and a higher
  percentage of secondary material in the wheel rims. These measures
  represent a targeted further development, applying proven
  sustainability approaches to another BMW model.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Sixth-generation (Gen6) battery cells in the new BMW i7:
    Measures to reduce CO<sub>2</sub>e in core</strong> <strong>component.</strong>
  <br />Essential levers for reducing supply chain CO₂e emissions
  include increased use of secondary materials and renewable energies,
  in combination with selected product and process
  innovations.<br />Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s high-voltage
  battery are manufactured exclusively using energy from renewable
  sources. The same applies to production of the necessary anode and
  cathode active material. Cell production also relies in part on
  secondary raw materials for the lithium, cobalt and nickel required.
  This reduces the overall supply chain CO<sub>2</sub>e footprint of the
  Gen6 battery cell in the new BMW i7 60 xDrive by approximately 33
  percent compared to the previous Gen5 cell used in the BMW i7 to date.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Aluminium wheels with high percentage of secondary raw materials.</strong>
  <br />From 2026, selected rim designs for the BMW i7 will be available
  with 70 percent secondary aluminium. Electrolysis of the remaining
  primary aluminium, as well as wheel rim production, is carried out in
  part using renewable energy. All components with a high percentage of
  secondary raw materials meet the BMW Group’s same strict quality
  standards, while also contributing to resource efficiency.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Enhanced efficiency during use phase.<br /></strong>With its
  EfficientDynamics technology package, the BMW Group optimises vehicle
  efficiency across all relevant subsystems during the use phase. This
  includes aerodynamics, lightweight construction, rolling resistance
  and overall energy management. EfficientDynamics has been used by the
  BMW Group across all drive technologies since 2007.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.</strong>
  <br />All model variants of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan are produced at
  BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The facility in Lower Bavaria, the Group’s
  primary plant for BMW luxury cars, increasingly relies on renewable
  energy for electricity and heating. 100 percent of its external
  electricity comes from renewable sources, some of which is also
  generated directly on site. In late 2025, an approximately
  100,000-square-metre rooftop photovoltaic system with an output of
  almost 11 MWp was commissioned at the facility. In addition, a biomass
  heating plant went on-stream late last year to ensure that
  locally-produced heat is partially supplied from renewable energy sources.</p>
<p>
  <strong>In line with BMW Group’s sustainable development goals.</strong>
  <br />The BMW Group’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and to
  reaching “net zero” no later than 2050 is an integral part of its
  holistic 360° approach to sustainability, which is anchored in its
  corporate strategy. The BMW Group has set itself ambitious
  science-based CO<sub>2</sub>e targets for the coming years and intends
  to reduce its CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions by a total of at least 40
  million tonnes from 2019 levels by 2030.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Transparency through BMW Vehicle Footprint.</strong>
  <br />The BMW Group has published its vehicles’ Product Carbon
  Footprint, as validated by the German Technical Inspection Association
  (TÜV), in the so-called Vehicle Footprint for several years. This
  report is publicly available <a href="https://www.bmwgroup.com/de/downloadcenterpage.html?area=responsibility#accordion-6a292cd825-item-8328e6e2ab">here</a> for
  all drive trains of the new BMW 7 Series from the start of production
  and can also be accessed in the My BMW app. In this way, the BMW Group
  creates transparency around the percentage of secondary materials and
  CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.</p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Jeroen Lissens<br>Tel: +32-3-890-9708<br>e-mailadres: <a href="mailto:jeroen.lissens@bmw.be">jeroen.lissens@bmw.be</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,Sustainability,BMW i,i7,CO2 Emissions,G70 LCI]]></category>
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