An all-new 7 Series flagship sedan is the headline news from BMW for the 2023 model year. The renewal of the fabled 7 Series includes a battery-electric version of the model for the first time, called the i7. Indeed, BMW pulled out all the stops to fill its lead model with a bevy of technological innovations. Among other things, it will offer hands-free driving at up to 80 mph on certain highways, while the i7 electric vehicle (EV) will have a range of 300 miles on a single charge.
The BMW X1 small crossover SUV is also all-new for the 2023 model year. Larger and more accommodating, the 2023 X1 offers a 241-horsepower twin-turbocharged engine that endows the small SUV with plenty of muscle. Beyond that, BMW only mildly refreshes much of its lineup. Supply-chain issues have also reared their ugly head, forcing the deletion of some optional equipment from various models.
The addition of the BMW Curved Display is the most significant addition to the 2 Series for 2023. BMW launched the second generation of the sporty coupe for the 2022 model year; that and some minor trim changes are the only revisions.
For the 2023 model year, the BMW 3 Series sedan gets a mild facelift that includes a revised front fascia, slimmer headlights, and a new light signature. The most noticeable change inside is the addition of the BMW Curved Display. The infotainment system now runs BMW Operating System 8, aka iDrive 8. Also inside, open-pore oak trim replaces high-gloss ash trim in the 330 model, while aluminum rhombicle anthracite trim (yes, you read that right) replaces aluminum tetragon trim in the performance-oriented M340i.
The BMW 4 Series Coupe, Gran Coupe, and Convertible offer no standard equipment changes for the 2023 model year. Supply-chain issues have left the Driving Experience Professional option package currently unavailable. BMW pulls Gesture Control from the Premium package, and a head-up display is only available on the M440i. The better news is that BMW reinstated the parking-assistance package. Additionally, the SensaTec dashboard is now optional on all 3 Series cars.
After a recent refresh, the BMW 5 Series sedan receives just mild updates for 2023. While BMW reinstated the parking-assistance package as an option on the 3 Series, it pulled the package from every 5 Series model but the M550i xDrive. BMW also adds remote engine start to the premium option package on 530i and 540i models, but Gesture Control is no longer available.
The all-new 2023 BMW 7 Series full-size luxury sedan will arrive on American shores in the fourth quarter of 2022. Perhaps the biggest news surrounding the new 7 is the imminent availability of a battery-electric version, the i7, as detailed above. But even for those desirous of a conventionally powered 7 Series, there are headline stories galore. The new 7 Series will be available in two mild-hybrid versions: a 375-hp 740i model and a 536-hp 760i xDrive version, the latter with very sophisticated all-wheel drive (AWD).
All the 7s feature a bold and blunt twin-kidney grille and bi-level headlights in what is otherwise a very conservative sedan design. Tech abounds in the all-new 7 Series, including an optional Highway Assistant that promises hands-free driving at up to 80 mph on divided highways. Inside, the optional 31.3-inch BMW Theater Screen turns the 7 Series into a drive-in movie. The system runs Amazon Fire TV and uses a Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system for movie-like audio.
The BMW 8 Series roars into the 2023 model year with a revised face and some interior alterations. Available in Coupe, Gran Coupe, and Convertible models, the elegant 8 Series now has an illuminated twin-kidney grille. Inside, a 12.3-inch central display is new as well. An M Sport Professional package is now optional on all 8 Series cars except the Alpina B8. It includes M Sport brakes with black calipers, M Shadowline lights and trim, plus a rear spoiler. Ventilated front seats are standard on the M850i trim and optional on the 840i.
After their introduction in the 2022 model year, the battery-electric BMW i4 eDrive 40 and i4 M50 have no standard equipment changes for 2023.
For the first time in its proud history, BMW offers the 7 Series in a battery-electric version, the 2023 BMW i7. Propelled by two electric motors with a combined output of 536 hp and 549 pound-feet of torque, the i7 xDrive60 boasts a BMW-estimated range of 300 miles on a charge.
With a bow to the China market, the i7's standard multi-function rear seats include bass shakers in the backrests among their hedonistic bags of tricks. Front- and rear-seat passengers can set the temperature individually to suit their preferences, and a radiant heat package warms the steering wheel and armrests.
BMW says the i7 has a newly refined charging curve that lowers charging time. Interestingly, the car's electric motors eschew rare earth metals.
The BMW iX electric sport utility vehicle was all-new for the 2022 model year, so only minor changes are on the docket for 2023. BMW no longer offers several optional packages; Gesture Control is renamed Natural Interaction and is standard.
The BMW X1 small crossover utility is all-new for the 2023 model year. It is larger in all dimensions, giving it a much more accommodating interior. The exterior has a strong family resemblance to the larger BMW SUVs that include the X3, X5, and X7. Increased width gives front-seat passengers more shoulder and elbow room. The expanded interior features the installation of the BMW Curved Display with the BMW iDrive 8 operating system.
For 2023, BMW revises the 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine to use the Miller operating cycle. The engine now produces 241 hp and 295 pound-feet of peak torque. BMW says it widened both power and torque bands for better drivability. The engine drives all four wheels through a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and xDrive AWD.
The sporty BMW X2 goes into 2023 with no substantive changes except for a new special edition. The 2023 BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay incorporates equipment from the M Sport package, including suspension and steering enhancements. BMW revises the Edition GoldPlay's styling with a three-section lower air intake in the front apron, new bumper panels with inserts, and wheel-arch trim and door edging in body color. The new edition is available on both X2 sDrive28i and xDrive28i.
Since BMW updated the BMW X3 crossover utility for the 2022 model year, changes for 2023 are not extensive. The only change to standard equipment is the addition of keyless entry. The revisions to optional packages concern supply-issue deletions rather than additions. The Driving Assistance Professional package is currently unavailable, and BMW pulls Gesture Controls from the Premium package.
Along with its sister ship, the X3, BMW updated the X4 "sports activity coupe" for 2022, so there are few changes for the 2023 model year. As with the X3, keyless entry is now standard equipment, and BMW yanked Gesture Control from the Premium package.
Changes in optional package content are the only substantive ones in the BMW X5 crossover utility vehicle for 2023. The optional M Sport package no longer includes Vernasca leather. Elsewhere, a head-up display is much more widely available as an option. And the Executive package no longer has Gesture Control.
The BMW X6 crossover coupe is closely related to the X5, and, like the X5, changes are minimal for 2023. Sensafin has replaced SensaTec as the standard upholstery in all X6 SUVs, and it is available in four colors. BMW drops Gesture Control from the Premium and Executive packages but adds wireless device charging to the Premium package. Vernasca leather is no longer available, and a head-up display is somewhat easier to get.
The BMW X7 crossover utility has a new look for 2023, featuring a bold interpretation of the famed BMW twin-kidney grille. The new front end incorporates split headlights, and the driving lights also function as turn signals. More important than the styling is the fact the X7 xDrive40i gets 40 additional horsepower for a total of 375.
BMW will equip the upcoming Alpina XB7 luxury-performance model with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that will produce 630 hp (18 more than in the current Alpina XB7) and 590 pound-feet of torque. That version is due early in 2023. Inside, the refreshed X7 has the BMW Curved Display and the iDrive 8 operating system. The sporty X7 M60i now features standard Integral Active Steering and Active Roll Stabilization.
The BMW Z4 roadster last underwent a major change for the 2019 model year. Though it might be overdue for some freshening, it swings into the 2023 model year in stand-pat mode. But BMW promises news on the model will be forthcoming later in the year.
BMW is the source of information in this article. It was accurate on July 6, 2022, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker's website or your local dealership.
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