New BMW 7-Series revealed

BMW has released details of the newest 7-Series sedan which now sports new LED headlights, an upgraded interior, markedly improved ride comfort, a selection of optional equipment and state-of-the-art safety technology. The engine line up has been upgraded, too, with what the company claims is the world’s most powerful six-cylinder in-line diesel engine and the second-generation BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

The exteriors feature many changes to give it a bolder look as compared to the outgoing model. The most eye-catching feature are the new LED headlights with the hallmark corona rings and a smart accent strip, which gives the car a sophisticated look even at night. The modified BMW kidney grille with nine slats – instead of the previous 12 – and revised front bumper design set the new model apart from its predecessor. The indicators have now been integrated into the lower section of the exterior mirrors. A thin chrome strip connects the two slim reflectors on the rear bumper.

The interiors feature new leather seats and individual seats for the rear will be offered as an option. The optional rear seat entertainment package will add a 9.2-inch flatscreen monitor at the back along with a 1,200-watt Bang & Olufsen high-end surround sound system. The sound system consists of 16 speakers and includes an illuminated centre speaker which retracts almost fully into the instrument panel.

The 7-Series gets redesigned multifunctional instrument display behind the steering wheel which change their function according to what the driver selects. The instruments are now presented using different colours and graphics depending on the driving mode selected, and provide situation-specific information such as status and function displays. The Control Display in the centre of the instrument panel has also benefited from visual and technical improvements and now uses high-resolution 3D graphics.

The new BMW 7-Series sedan will get new or revised engines which are touted to be extremely economical, low on emissions, and transmit power to the driven wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The German car maker has included technology such as the Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration and a new Driving Experience Control switch with ECO PRO mode and coasting function to make the car more fuel efficient.

BMW will now offer a new six-cylinder in-line engine on the BMW 740i and the revised V8 petrol engine in the BMW 750i. The 760i will retain the earlier 12 cylinder engine. The six-cylinder diesel engines in the BMW 730d and BMW 740d have been retained but tuned for increased output and lower fuel consumption. 

Making its debut is the new BMW 750d xDrive. Under its bonnet lies the new TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder diesel engine – touted as the world’s most powerful diesel engine of its kind. Rounding off the range is the second-generation BMW ActiveHybrid 7 with a new six-cylinder in-line engine and significantly reduced emissions.

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The 7-Series will feature a new ConnectedDrive portfolio which includes Night Vision and Dynamic Light Spot with pedestrian recognition technology, an anti-dazzle LED High-Beam Assistant, Driver Assistant Plus with Stop & Go function, Active Protection with automatic fatigue recognition and Speed Limit Info including the No Passing Info display using road sign symbols. The sedan will also feature hands-free opening of the boot lid.