BMW 7 Series
If the BMW 7 Series was a plane, it’d be a private jet. If it was a boat? A Sun seeker. It’s designed to be luxurious and comfortable for pin-striped business people, but you’ll also find that it’s genuinely fun to drive for such a hefty upmarket saloon.
But it isn’t without competition. The Audi A8, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes S-Class all offer similarly sumptuous cabins and quiet, wafty driving experiences when you want it. And, like the 7 Series, they all come in short or long wheelbase versions depending on how much rear legroom you require.
But what helps the 7 Series stand out? Well, its humongous (and divisive) grille for starters, but more importantly its infotainment, which is the most advanced version of BMW’s brilliant iDrive. You (or Parker) get a 10-inch screen mounted high on the dashboard that can be operated via a rotary dial and menu shortcut buttons between the front seats, via touch or by using your voice. It’s extremely easy to use, and DAB radio, wireless charging, WiFi, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay are all included.
Then there’s a standard set of digital dials for the driver which are easy to understand but don’t have quite the wow-factor of an Audi A8’s Virtual Cockpit. BMW’s Personal Assistant does, though – say ‘hey BMW’ and this standard feature will help you with everything from changing the climate control to finding you the nearest Michelin Star restaurant. Or McDonald’s, y’know, if business has been slow.
The BMW 7 Series gives its alternatives a run for their money with its quality too. An A8 feels slightly better put together inside, but the 7 Series is more interesting to behold. On the other hand, while the S-Class’ interior is more striking, it doesn’t have quite the BMW’s solidity. All-told, the 7 series’ dark gloss-wood trim, chrome accents, ceramic-look switches and metallic gear selector will all impress.
Of course, there’s a long list of options to make the cabin look and feel even higher quality and more personal to you. The most notable of those is in the back where you can add more comfortable rear pews with features such as electric adjustment, a massage function, rear screens mounted on the front seats and a small tablet for controlling various functions.
To be honest, you don’t need the long wheelbase model to ensure brilliant legroom in the back – even in the shorter model a couple of tall adults will be able to stretch out. And in case you were worried, Parker and a front passenger will have no complaints about space in the front, either.
Standard
The BMW 7 Series includes 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic four-zone air conditioning, BMW electronic 'Display' keyfob, cruise control with auto braking function, eight speed automatic gearbox, high gloss and 'Fineline' wood interior trim pieces, complete BMW navigation system, heated front seats, auto levelling suspension, DAB radio, Bluetooth with wireless charging, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, and LED headlights.
8 engines available with the Standard trim 3L petrol , 3L diesel , 3L hybrid , 4.4 L petrol
n addition to the standard BMW 7 Series equipment, the M Sport variant includes larger 19-inch alloy wheels, 'M Sport' branded sill inserts, high-gloss exterior trim pieces, redesigned M Sport aerodynamics package, an M Sport steering wheel and sports seats and a M specific key.
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