The 2010 BMW 7-Series is slated to gain the gas / electric hybrid model following its redesign for the 2009 model year. Conventional 7-Series models include the 750i and 750Li.The "L" versions of BMW's flagship sedan ride on a wheelbase that is 5.5-inches longer than that of the 750i. The hybrid version will likely be dubbed the 750i ActiveHybrid. All 7-Series cars are powered by a 4.4-liter twin turbocharged V8 that makes 400 hp in conventional models and 420 hp in the hybrid. A 6-speed automatic transmission should be standard on all. Hybrid versions pair the gasoline engine with an electric motor that requires no plug-in charging.

The hybrid system can shut off the gas engine at a stop, but the car is unable to accelerate solely on battery power. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front and rear side airbags, knee airbags, and curtain side airbags. BMW's Active Roll Stabilization, designed to counter body lean, should remain part of the optional Sport Package, along with BMW's new Integral Active Steering, which adds speed-sensitive rear-wheel steering to BMW's Active Steering system. Also standard should be BMW's Dynamic Driving Control, which allows the driver to adjust the suspension, throttle response, transmission's shift characteristics, and power steering.

The navigation system and wireless cell phone link should remain standard along with the new version of BMW's Idriver control for audio, navigation, and climate settings. All models continue to include steering-linked headlights, front and rear-obstacle detection, and BMW Assist emergency and concierge service. Other features that should return on the 2010 7-Series include blind-spot alert, lane-departure warning, a head-up display, sideview and rearview cameras, and high beams that automatically dim when oncoming traffic is detected.

Also should be offered a 40-gigabyte hard drive for the audio and navigation systems, which allows for storage of up to 13 gigabytes of music files. The night-vision system, adaptive cruise control, DVD entertainment, and Keyless access and engine start should return.