2027 BMW 7 Series: Solon Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2027 BMW 7 Series at a Glance
The 2027 BMW 7 Series is a genuine ground-up seventh generation of BMW's flagship sedan, world-premiered simultaneously in New York City and Beijing on April 22, 2026, alongside the related all-electric i7. Two ways to buy it exist today: 740 starts at $99,800 MSRP with rear-wheel drive, and 740 xDrive starts at $102,800 MSRP with all-wheel drive, each before a $1,550 destination charge, each making 394 horsepower from a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 with 48-volt mild-hybrid assist. A third variant, the 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid, follows in Q1 2027 with a combined 483 horsepower and up to 35 miles of electric-only range on BMW's own preliminary estimate; its price hasn't been announced yet. Every 2027 7 Series comes standard with BMW Panoramic Vision (a projection surface spanning the full windshield), a 17.9-inch central touchscreen, and BMW's first-ever standardized 14.6-inch passenger display, all running the new Operating System X. Both the 740 and 740 xDrive are on the ground and orderable now at BMW Cleveland, 6135 Kruse Dr in Solon.
A flagship built for the Cleveland-to-anywhere commute
A 7 Series shopper in Solon is rarely cross-shopping on price. This is the car for the person who's already decided luxury and technology matter more than the sticker, and is weighing it against a Mercedes S-Class, an Audi A8, or a Genesis G90. What Northeast Ohio adds to that decision is more practical than glamorous: I-480 in the evening, the Solon-to-downtown-Cleveland run past Aurora and Bedford, and five months a year where road salt and slush are just part of driving. The 2027 7 Series answers some of that with adaptive 2-axle air suspension and Integral Active Steering (rear-axle steering) standard on every trim, which shortens the car's effective turning radius at low speed, useful in a downtown parking garage, and settles the ride on the rougher stretches of I-271. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard too, so a phone never touches a cable on the way to a Cleveland Clinic appointment or an evening at Playhouse Square.
BMW Cleveland has been family-owned for roughly 35 years, part of the Davis Automotive Group, and sits at 6135 Kruse Dr in Solon, serving Cleveland, Aurora, Hudson, Bedford, Beachwood, and the rest of Northeast Ohio. The dealership carries BMW's current flagship lineup on the floor and runs a BMW Value Service Center staffed by BMW-trained technicians for the ongoing ownership side.
Three variants, two on sale today
The 2027 7 Series lineup is simpler to describe than it might look at first. 740 and 740 xDrive are the same trim with a drivetrain choice: rear-wheel drive at $99,800 MSRP, or all-wheel drive for a $3,000 step up to $102,800 MSRP, both built around the same 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline-6 making 394 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed Steptronic automatic. Both are in dealer inventory now. The 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid joins the lineup in the first quarter of 2027, adding a 194-horsepower electric motor to that same inline-6 for a combined 483 horsepower and 516 lb-ft, with all-wheel drive standard (there's no rear-wheel-drive 750e). BMW hasn't published 750e pricing yet, and a V8-powered M Performance model is confirmed to follow later still with no announced name or specs. One clarification worth making up front: the electric BMW i7 launched the same week as the 740, shares the same body shell and much of the same interior tech, but it's a completely separate all-electric model line with its own trim ladder and its own pricing, not a version of this 7 Series.
Pick your 2027 7 Series
7 Series 740 / 740 xDrive
from $99,800 MSRP
394 hp, rear-wheel drive standard or all-wheel drive for $3,000 more, adaptive air suspension and rear-axle steering included, on the ground now.
7 Series 750e xDrive
pricing coming Q1 2027
Plug-in hybrid, 483 hp combined, up to 35 miles of electric-only range on BMW's preliminary estimate, all-wheel drive standard.
What BMW Cleveland's buyers say
The redesigned 7 Series is new enough that a dedicated fleet of 2027 owner reviews doesn't exist yet, but BMW Cleveland's sales and service teams are the same people a 7 Series shopper meets walking into the Kruse Dr showroom, and one recent buyer's review names the exact experience of buying into this model line: "My experience with BMW Cleveland is always amazing. Friendly greeted by Denise Farris (Courtesy Lane Associate) at the service department along with my Service advisor Cole Dalrymple for helping all of my service needs. I would also like to thank Raven Wilkes and Carson Forte for making my car purchasing and vehicle configuration easy" (Ronnie). BMW Cleveland's own reply to that review confirms the purchase was a 7 Series. A more recent buyer of a different model described the same finance and delivery process a 740 buyer would go through: "When I was finally ready to buy, I knew BMW of Cleveland was where I needed to be... Next came financing with Jack Scott, the Finance Manager... he thoughtfully recommended a package that actually made sense for me. He wasn't trying to upsell; he was trying to protect my investment" (Mz. Tish).
BMW Cleveland's main showroom location carries nearly 2,000 Google reviews. Neither quote above describes a 2027-model-year 7 Series specifically, but both describe the sales, finance, and service team a 2027 7 Series buyer works with on Kruse Dr today.
Owning one here
Every 2027 7 Series comes with BMW Ultimate Care, complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, on top of a 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle warranty and 4-year, unlimited-mile roadside assistance. The service & repair guide covers what that maintenance schedule actually looks like, what Cuyahoga County winters do to a car this size, and how BMW Cleveland's Value Service Center and Original BMW Parts fit into ownership. The pricing & leasing guide handles the money side in full: MSRP by configuration, Cuyahoga County's 8% sales tax, and how the 740's numbers stack up against a fully-optioned build.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 BMW 7 Series an all-new model?
Yes. BMW's own press materials describe it as a genuine seventh generation of the 7 Series, not a mid-cycle refresh, world-premiered in New York and Beijing on April 22, 2026. It incorporates some technology and design language from BMW's Neue Klasse electric platform (the interface, Panoramic Vision, styling cues) but is built on its own dedicated platform, not the 800-volt Neue Klasse EV architecture.
What's the difference between the 7 Series and the BMW i7?
They share the same body shell and launched at the same event, but the 7 Series (740/740 xDrive, with 750e xDrive to follow) runs a gas or plug-in-hybrid 3.0L inline-6, while the i7 is a fully electric, separate model line with its own trims and pricing. They're built and priced independently of each other.
How much does a 2027 BMW 7 Series cost?
The 740 starts at $99,800 MSRP with rear-wheel drive, and 740 xDrive starts at $102,800 MSRP with all-wheel drive, both before a $1,550 destination charge. The 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid's price hasn't been announced; BMW says it arrives in the first quarter of 2027. See the pricing & leasing guide for the full breakdown and Ohio tax math.
Is a plug-in hybrid 7 Series available?
Not yet as of this writing. The 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid is confirmed for a Q1 2027 arrival, with production beginning in the prior quarter, but BMW hasn't published its price. The 740 and 740 xDrive, both gas-only with 48-volt mild-hybrid assist, are the only 2027 7 Series variants currently orderable.
Does the 2027 7 Series have wireless Apple CarPlay?
Yes, standard and free, no subscription, across every 2027 trim including the upcoming 750e. Wireless Android Auto is standard alongside it.
Where can I see a 2027 BMW 7 Series near Cleveland?
BMW Cleveland's current new inventory shows what 740 and 740 xDrive units are on the ground in Solon; anything not on the lot can be located or ordered through the dealership.
Two variants today, a third on the way
The trim guides below cover exactly what separates the 740, 740 xDrive, and the coming 750e, but a flagship sedan is still a car worth sitting in before deciding. BMW Cleveland keeps both current variants on the showroom floor, so a rear-wheel-drive 740 and an all-wheel-drive 740 xDrive can be compared back to back. Build one online to explore packages and options, or reach out through the dealership to schedule a test drive.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,550 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. 750e xDrive pricing has not been announced by BMW as of this writing; the "up to 35 miles" electric-range figure is BMW's own preliminary marketing estimate for the 2027 model, not a final EPA rating. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with BMW Cleveland. BMW Ultimate Care and warranty terms per BMW of North America's published programs. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of BMW Cleveland describing other BMW purchases and service visits; BMW Cleveland has not yet delivered a 2027 7 Series or 750e at the time of writing.