BMW India has launched the facelifted 7 Series for Rs 92.90 lakh (average ex-showroom). The car was launched globally in May 2012 and was previewed in the presence of Sachin Tendulkar and actress Dia Mirza during a function in Jodhpur last month. The 2013 7 Series has got cosmetic changes as well as an increase in power across most of the engines. BMW has also confirmed that the 730Ld will be assembled at their Chennai plant while the rest of the cars in the line-up will continue to be brought to India via the CBU (completely built up unit) route. Deliveries will begin from May 1.

The most apparent changes on the newer model in 2013 can be seen on the front end and these include the new LED headlights and kidney grille, a revised front bumper, side indicators and a thin classy chrome strip connecting the two slim reflectors in the rear apron.

But inside this refurbished German luxury limousine is where you really want to be all day long. The front seats are now narrower and offer a more airy feel to the cabin. A new high-end 1,200 watt Bang and Olufsen high end surround sound system with 16 speakers adds a nice touch and makes all your in car entertainment that much more pulsating. Apart from that, the 7 Series retains its quintessential luxury DNA including the long hood and set back passenger cabin.

Powering the only diesel trim currently available to Indian 7 Series buyers is a 2993cc, in line 6 cylinder diesel unit. Fitted with a turbocharger, variable intake geometry and piezo injectors, the engine now delivers 261PS @ 4000 rpm as opposed to 234PS earlier, and torque has also gone up from 520Nm to 560Nm which kicks in as low as 1500rpm. Unlike the earlier car, the new car is now mated to an all new S-tronic eight speed automatic covers the 0-100km/h burst in 6.2 seconds, which is approximately 1.7 seconds faster than the outgoing model.

Prices for facelifted 7 Series (average ex-showroom)
BMW 7 Series 730Ld – Rs 92.90 lakh
BMW 7 Series 740Li – Rs 1.12 crore
BMW 7 Series 750Li – Rs 1.29 crore
BMW 7 Series 760Li – Rs 1.73 crore