2016 BMW 7-Series

Pros: Outstanding ride quality; limousine-like rear-seat legroom; incredibly well finished, luxurious cabin; loads of high-tech optional features available

Cons: Steep prices get steeper as options are added; no regular-length wheelbase model, at least for the time being; lots of gadgetry makes for some complicated controls

CG Says: The BMW 7-Series is redesigned for 2016 on an all-new chassis that is 1.1 inches longer than the previous long-wheelbase model. The new structure features aluminum and carbon fiber for weight savings and improved rigidity. The 740 models get a new turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine; the 750 has a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 carried over from the previous-generation 7-Series. A 740e xDrive plug-in hybrid model is slated to debut later in the 2016 calendar year. As expected, a plethora of luxurious features is standard on the 2016 BMW 7-Series, such as power-closing doors, a hands-free power trunk lid, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Wi-Fi Internet capability, wireless device charging, and adaptive air suspension. The standard iDrive infotainment interface includes a touchscreen that recognizes gestures for some controls. The optional Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview system uses a camera to detect changes in the oncoming road surface and adjusts the suspension accordingly. Available luxury features include heated armrests on the doors; an air ionizer that emits one of eight perfume scents; and a Touch Command Tablet for rear-seat passengers that offers driving information, various seat and infotainment controls, and Internet access via the car’s Wi-Fi system. The redesigned 7-Series is a technological tour de force that introduces a formidable array of ultra-luxurious features and cutting-edge gadgetry. It’s now a much more compelling competitor in its class—particularly against its primary rival, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Links

Test Drive: 2016 BMW 750i

2017 BMW 7-Series Review

2015 BMW 7-Series Review