► New BMW 7-series facelift spotted
► Not much to see, but that’s a good thing
► New grille, new rear
BMW is already working on a facelift for its range-topping 7-series, and our spy photographers have snapped it on the move. Snapped in Spain hot weather testing, the prototype is heavily disguised in these pictures – but that makes us hopeful it’s very different to the less-than-handsome model on sale right now.
What’s different?
It’s hard to see too much on the prototype in these pictures, but the placement of the camouflage points to what’s changing. And thankfully there’s a lot of camouflage over the snout of this prototype.
To that end, expect a thoroughly redesigned grille: CAR understands the current 5-series will provide some pointers, as Munich looks to consolidate its design language before the Neue Klasse models begin to roll out.
The grille is going, but the neat split headlights should remain, albeit in a possibly lower position than before.
And the rear?
Expect a similar story at the rear, with lots of camo suggesting big changes to the placement of the lights as well as the bumper style. Unfortunately, there’s not too much detail to be gleaned just yet – that’ll come closer to reveal as the test cars begin to shed their disguises.
What about inside?
Expect changes inside too, with the most obvious difference being a new, cutting-edge infotainment system.