BMW has updated its 7 Series for the 2027 model year and the newest version is already available in Canada.

As of this writing, the German automaker’s flagship sedan is offered in Canada as the gasoline-burning 740 xDrive M Sport Edition and the electric i7 60 xDrive. More versions are expected to launch later, including a plug-in hybrid model and an M8 model with a V8 engine.

New 8K TV screen option

One of the standout new features on the 2027 7 Series is the availability of the BMW Theatre Screen.

This screen offers rear-seat occupants access to a 31.3-inch touchscreen TV with 8K resolution.

The display includes an integrated camera for video conferencing, and occupants can connect devices via an HDMI port or use streaming services.

Deploying the screen also brings down the sunshades on the side windows, rear window and the panoramic glass roof to reduce outside light into the rear of the cabin.

The screen doesn’t come free of charge, however, as it’s an available option on both the 2027 BMW 740 and i7.

The BMW Theatre Screen option adds $6,500 to the cost of the 740 or i7.

New lounge seats

The 8K display is not the only standout rear-seat option on the 2027 7 Series.

The luxury saloon also has an available Executive Lounge Package, which gives the rear an executive lounge rear console and executive lounge seating.

The package gives the the rear seat behind the front passenger an integrated leg rest as well as a quilted and heated centre armrest with a high-quality glass insert and integrated Alcantara-trimmed smartphone tray for wireless device charging.

The angles of the lounge seat’s backrest and the backrest’s upper section, the forward/backward position of the seat, and the seat angle are co-ordinated for improved comfort. BMW said the recline can reach a torso angle of up to 43 degrees.

The Executive Lounge Package costs $2,750.

You can go really wild on the available options on the 2027 BMW 7 Series.

Canadian prices

The starting Canadian prices for the 2027 7 Series models currently available, as advertised on the BMW Canada website, are:

• 740 – $169,830 (MSRP of $154,500 plus fees, levies and luxury tax)
• i7 60 – $171,030 (MSRP of $155,500 plus fees, levies and luxury tax)

These prices are before any options are packages are selected.

Powertrain details

The 2027 BMW 740 xDrive is powered by a 3-litre inline-six cylinder engine with 394 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque. Zero to 100 km/h is said to arrive in 5.1 seconds.

The 2027 BMW i7 60 has an electric powertrain with 536 hp and 549 lb.-ft. of torque. Zero to 100 km/h is said to arrive in 4.8 seconds.

A 115.5-kWh battery supplies energy to the dual-motor powertrain, giving the electric car an EPA-estimated driving range of 560 kilometres.

Full model details for the 740 and i7 60 are available on the BMW Canada website.

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