SPIED: NEW Pictures Of The Upcoming, Next-Gen BMW 7-Series

The BMW 7-Series is the brand's technological tour de force. Much like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it's supposed to be the vehicle in the Bavarian's portfolio that displays the latest technological advancements.

Though, I reckon the all-new i8 and i3 will steal that title.

That's because BMW's electric vehicles are utilizing the latest driving technology for optimal driving efficiency, and construction techniques that create lightweight — and strong — frames, thanks to carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Expect more of the EVs tech to make its way into normal gasoline-powered vehicles.

One of the first products to benefit will be the next-gen 7-Series.

From what we can tell this vehicle doesn't seem to look all that different from the current-gen product. We're hoping BMW gets a bit more edgy with its design once the camouflage — and hopefully cladding — comes off.

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...Our spy photographers report seeing both regular and long-wheelbase versions of the 7-series testing with new bodywork. While previous test mules have worn more similar bodywork to the current 7-series, these prototypes appear to have significantly changed styling.

BMW is planning to take the fight to the new Mercedes S-class with the 7-series, which development boss Herbert Diess calls the most technically advanced car in BMW’s history...

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Dexter1 - 12/25/2013 12:05:19 PM

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Still has the Bangle butt. Still has the cliché, shaped exhaust outlets. What's the big news?

gkearns56 - 12/25/2013 3:39:27 PM

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Oh you mean the S-class with the Buick looking steering wheel. Your right nothing (or I) won't be touching the Buick looking dash and steering wheel. Nice car - terrible design inside if you want it to mimic the old Buick's.

MattDarringer - 12/25/2013 5:04:31 PM

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Look closely, does not have Bangle butt. "Nothing will tough the new S-Class" for tasteless ghetto bling gaudy styling. The 7 Series by contrast will be as tasteful as Hugo Boss or Cole Haan.

GermanNut - 12/25/2013 11:25:58 PM

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The BMW 7-series has been irrelevant since the Bangle-era design. It has neither won car magazine comparison tests nor come close to touching the S-class' lofty sales numbers. I don't expect anything to change with the looks of this design.

BMW needs to improve the handling and luxury by miles in order to touch the A8's (handling) and S-class's. (luxury).

JRobUSC - 12/26/2013 7:58:23 AM

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For what it's worth, the 7-Series has been the global sales leader for the segment through November 2013. I think it needs to be replaced, too, but like it or not it's still #1 for 2013. In the spirit of Christmas I'll even give you the benefit of the doubt that you didn't know. Merry Christmas.

Yonder7 - 12/26/2013 6:44:45 AM

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GermanNut: I agree...

germanlover - 12/26/2013 9:09:32 AM

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JRobUSC thats only because everyone was holding out for the new S-class. Pretty sure that overall mercedes has sold more W221s than BMW will sell their current model 7 series. Likewise I'm sure that the s-class outsold the current 7 series worldwide when the 7 was first introduced in 2010. Let's see if the 7 can outsell this new S in it's first year of sales like the S did the 7. Don't count on it.

cidflekken - 12/26/2013 11:18:20 AM

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Agree, germanlover. The S-Class had 30,000 pre-orders.

JRobUSC - 12/26/2013 2:22:10 PM

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ok, then what about the A8? You're marginalizing the 7-Series for being #1 in the segment for the year because a new S-class was coming out, so what does that say for the A8, which is newer than the 7?

Dr550 - 12/26/2013 4:32:26 PM

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I have a feeling BMW will go with a "conservative" and "safe" evolutionary style and not use the CS-Concept as a template. Believe CS designer went to MB about 4 years ago.

GermanNut - 12/26/2013 4:35:53 PM

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Every single comparison test says the A8 handles better than the 7-Series and has better dynamics. Every single review also says the S-class is a better overall luxury sedan than the 7-series and the sales numbers support this claim.

t_bone - 12/27/2013 8:04:14 PM

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The Joe Camel hood is the new Bangle butt.