On the evening of April 22, Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal became the backdrop for one of BMW’s most ambitious events in North America. Guests including press, creators, and tastemakers arrived to a fully transformed hall, where BMW’s production turned one of New York City’s most iconic interiors into an immersive stage for the world premiere of the new 7 Series.
The details were deliberate down to the last touch. Guests sipped signature cocktails served with BMW-branded ice cubes while a DJ and live saxophonist set the tone across the room. At a dedicated station, celebrity chef Robbie Felice served a bespoke 7 Series pasta with caviar. Adding further depth to the night, the original first-generation 7 Series was on display alongside its successor, grounding the premiere in the legacy that made the reveal all the more meaningful.
At 7:00 p.m., BMW of North America President & CEO Sebastian Mackensen took the stage before handing the moment over to the unveil itself — marked by a live crooner and violists who drew the cape from the new 7 Series as the room took it in for the first time.
Throughout the rest of the evening, influencers and media captured the 7 Series against the hall’s celestial ceiling and landmark arched windows while guests explored the car’s standout interior features, including the new Panoramic iDrive system and crystal gear selector, well into the night.
Unveiling of the new BMW 7 Series during a private event at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Content Services for BMW of North America)
Guests view the unveiling of the new BMW 7 Series during a private event at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Content Services for BMW of North America)
Sebastian Mackensen, President and CEO of BMW of North America and Maximilian Missoni, Head of Design, BMW Midsize & Luxury Class, BMW AG pose with the new BMW 7 Series during its global premiere, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Content Services for BMW of North America)
Attendees get an exclusive look at the exterior and interior of the new BMW 7 Series with Maximilian Missoni, Head of Design, BMW Midsize & Luxury Class, BMW AG on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Content Services for BMW of North America)
BMW 7 Series World Premier, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in New York. (Jason DeCrow/AP Content Services for BMW of North America)
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