The Next BMW X7 Could Look Like a Bigger 7 Series
When BMW revealed its new 2027 7 Series luxury sedan, one sentence from the press release stood out: "The new BMW 7 Series embodies the specific interpretation of the new BMW design language for the luxury segment." In other words, BMW was saying that the looks of its biggest, most prestigious, and costliest models would have a specific look, one that would differ from but still be related to the styling of the all-new iX3 crossover and i3 sedan. Basically, the way the 7 Series looks would not be unique to that model, and while the replacement for the XM may be a beneficiary, spy photos of the next iX7 indicate that the three-row SUV will be next in line to benefit from the new look. With that in mind, we've generated some renders of how 7 Series styling may translate to a taller vehicle like the X7.
2027 BMW X7: A Taller 7 Series
Like the G70 7 Series LCI, we expect the kidney grilles of the 2027 X7 to be slimmed down and more angular in shape, creating a sharper look. The upper DRL elements will likely be available with crystal glass elements, and below them, the horizontal headlights will become vertical, hiding within a blackened intake area. To show familiarity with other Neue Klasse-inspired BImmers, the hood will likely have two clearly defined bulges to create a valley within which the new matte-finished BMW roundel will sit.
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Further back, flush-fitting electric door handles are a given, and at the back, we expect the relatively compact taillights of the current G07 X7 to be ditched, with longer, more stretched-out clusters filling the rear end and making the vehicle look wider. These will almost certainly be inspired by those on the 7 Series facelift, again with a subtle recess for the roundel to be flanked by. The overall profile and shape of the vehicle will not change, but the interior will be a completely different proposition, and the expansive Theater Screen from the 7 Series may be offered.
2027 BMW X7 Interior Set for Radical Transformation
Like the S-Class rival, the X7 interior will adopt the Panoramic Vision iDrive system, with a long, narrow screen running along the base of the windshield. No screen will sit directly behind the steering wheel, which will be redesigned and have four spokes. In the middle of the dashboard, BMW's "free-cut" touchscreen display will handle infotainment with the help of AI. The new 7 Series gets a 14.9-inch passenger display as standard, and it's unclear whether the X7 will get this, but it wouldn't surprise us; BMW recently told Autoblog that its Executive Lounge option (with two reclining second-row seats) and the optional 8K 31.3-inch display might make their way from the 7er to the X7 soon, too. It's possible that these luxurious upgrades and the Skylounge LED roof could also appear in the replacement for the XM and/or the new Alpina models, the first of which will be the 7 and X7. We'll have to wait a while for more info, though, as the updated X7 is only coming next summer.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM.