Driven: The 2023 BMW i7 And 7-Series Are Near-Perfect Flagship Sedans | Carscoops carscoops
While flagship sedans tend to play it safe, BMW is no stranger to taking risks with theThe car immediately stands out as it features a distinctive front fascia with a massive kidney grille that is flanked by split lighting units. This design debuted on the facelifted X7 and will be unique to the company’s flagship vehicles.
The i7 and 7-Series are virtually identical, but there are a number of small differences between them. Besides a blocked off grille, the EV comes equipped with a unique rear end and aerodynamically optimized 20-inch wheels. Buyers will also find subtle ‘i’ badging and BMW roundels with a blue surround.
The car leans heavily on the infotainment display as traditional switchgear has largely been eliminated. This results in a far more modern and streamlined appearance, although it requires owners to put in some effort to adjust common controls. While the model is largely devoid of physical switchgear, the center console has glass controls for the shifter, volume, and infotainment system. It also houses dedicated buttons to pull up the drive mode selector as well as the home, media, telephone, and navigation screens.
Speaking of the ceiling, the 7-Series comes standard with a Panoramic Sky Lounge LED fixed glass roof, which is larger than its predecessor and features an assortment of different lighting options.While the driver’s seat is the place to be, we wouldn’t fault anyone for wanting to get chauffeured in the 7-Series as the rear passenger compartment is essentially a living room on wheels.
The front seat automatically slides forward and tips down when the leg rest is deployed. When combined with the aforementioned BMW Theater Screen, the experience is a bit like relaxing in a recliner in front of a TV at home. Besides the 740i, BMW offers the amazing 760i xDrive, which is exclusive to North America. It has a new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, which “utilizes the thermodynamic benefits of a cross-bank exhaust manifold and external engine oil cooling.” The engine also sports a reinforced crankshaft drive, a new oil pump, and further developed turbocharging with a blow-off valve.
The good news doesn’t end there as the 7-Series is a proper driver’s car. The changes are numerous, but the redesigned model benefits from increased body rigidity, wider tracks, larger wheels and wider tires. All-wheel drive variants also have an aluminum shear panel that improves torsional rigidity up front.
Even more impressively, the car drives much smaller than it actually is. That’s an impressive statement for a sedan that’s longer than a, but the 7-Series is surprisingly nimble and that’s aided by a standard Integral Active Steering system on the 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60. When it comes time to charge, owners can use an 11 kW charger to fully replenish the battery in approximately 10.5 hours. However, it’s important to note that’s a worst case scenario as your battery should never reach a 0% charge.
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