The Infotainment System of the BMW 7-Series: A Comprehensive Review

As we dive into the world of luxury cars, it's essential to examine the infotainment system of the BMW 7-Series. This video review is an in-depth exploration of the system, covering its features, functionality, and overall user experience. With a wealth of information at our disposal, let's delve into the details.

The BMW 7-Series: A Different Breed

While driving the BMW 7-Series, one can't help but feel that it doesn't quite feel like a traditional BMW. It's more akin to a Mercedes-Benz, and that's largely due to its adaptive air suspension as standard. The car comes equipped with two modes – Comfort Plus and Sport – which allow drivers to adjust the suspension settings to suit their preferences. However, on rough surfaces, the car can become slightly more unrefined than its Mercedes S-Class counterpart.

Cruise Control: A Game-Changer

One of the standout features of the BMW 7-Series is its advanced cruise control system. This technology allows for a remarkably hands-off driving experience, with the car effortlessly maintaining speed and lane positioning. However, drivers will still need to periodically intervene to avoid being drawn back into the wheel. Additionally, the system uses satellite navigation data to anticipate upcoming corners and adjust the suspension accordingly.

A World of Options

The BMW 7-Series is available in a wide range of options, including petrol, diesel, and hybrid powertrains. However, when it comes to choosing the perfect engine for this car, the 730d with all-wheel drive emerges as the top choice. With over 300 horsepower on tap, this engine provides exceptional acceleration and responsiveness.

Performance and Efficiency

The automatic gearbox in the BMW 7-Series is nothing short of brilliant. It's responsive when called upon, smooth when cruising, and feature-rich with paddle-shift controls for manual gear changes. However, one area where the car falls short is visibility – particularly at junctions and when reversing.

Visually Stunning (or So We Thought)

As we take a closer look at the BMW 7-Series, some features become apparent, while others leave us feeling slightly underwhelmed. The gear selector, for instance, looks more like a hockey stick than an elegant design element. Additionally, the gesture controls are little more than gimmicks, and their functionality can be somewhat inconsistent.

Attention to Detail (or Lack Thereof)

The BMW 7-Series is not without its quirks, however. Those carbon fiber badges on the dashboard look more like they belong on a sports car than a luxury sedan. And then there's the issue of core materials – it turns out that only a small portion of the car's core structure is actually made from this material. Moreover, those carbon fiber accents can make the car feel less substantial than expected.

The Digital Key: A Surprising Touch

In recent years, BMW has introduced its digital key feature, which allows owners to unlock and start their cars using their smartphones. While it may seem like an Apple Watch-inspired technology, the screen is surprisingly laggy at times. Nevertheless, there are some fascinating features associated with this system, such as remote control functionality for driving into tight parking spaces or ghost riding around corners.

Personalized Wellness: The BMW Vitality Program

When you pair your BMW 7-Series with the optional BMW Vitality program, you're essentially getting a personal trainer in your car. Using the tablet provided, you can follow guided exercises and breathing techniques to help build muscle tone and stay fit while on the go. This innovative feature adds a unique touch to the overall driving experience.

Conclusion: A Mixed Bag

The BMW 7-Series is undoubtedly a stunning vehicle, both inside and out. However, its quirks and nuances are sure to test even the most patient of owners. Whether it's the advanced cruise control system or the lackluster design elements, this car has something to offer everyone – except perhaps those seeking a completely traditional driving experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis is the new BMW 7-series and it's a technological powerhouse that means that I don't need to use my own iPad for some tenuous gag at the beginning of this video because the car actually comes with its own personal tablet so you can use this tablet to control various functions within the car now needless to say this doesn't come as standard you have to pay extra for it in fact a lot of things on my back to show you now you do have to pay extra for and quite handsomely we're talking thousands of pounds so I just pull this down and I'll write the car with this tablet so we've got some green ambient lighting there I I think I fancy purple so yes look I've changed it to purple I can also if I want to just put on a nice reading light just there there we go so I can read the paper and the stocks and shares reports I can control some other functions as well with this I can well actually it's a bit sunny today I think I want to shut out all the lights so I can close the blinds actually something it all is it really it's going to get dark so I can just reopen them if I want to something else I can do this car has got the upgraded massage seats and I can control that with this and well there's a wide range of programs there and I think I'm going to go for pelvic activation Oh or actually better stop that in I don't with the rest of the review now this is the long wheelbase version of the car you don't really need it unless you're going to be carrying VIPs because then wow me look at this there's loads of knee room loads of headroom actually I need to put this back down because I want to control the seat I can recline this car and it feels super luxurious if I press this button here I can control the front passenger seat push it all the way forward obviously you can have your CEO sat here aren't you and yeah on the whole very comfy long wheelbase or even in the short wheelbase to be fair if you need to carry through your breast it's doable you know a little bit cramped on Headroom and I think overall Mercedes s-class is better for carrying three in the back at once but really yeah there's not much in it if you click up there you can actually see our full in-depth practicality review for more information on that how is it is to fit a child seat in the back of this 7 Series and just how much stuff you can fit into the boot speaking of which the boot now as you'd imagine with a car of this size it's absolutely massive so Cellini's never as practical as a hatchback but this one does a very good job because the openings nice and why the load lip isn't very big so it's easy to load things in and out it's a very flat space goes back a long way it's wide and square and you can get it with a through loading hatch if you need to carry skis and on the whole this boot is more practical than that of its rivals I was even able to fit a bike in there with its wheels off now there's some use for could be space in this car as well we'll move around to the front and while we do that we'll take a look at the design because you know for me the 7 Series it's a big old thing it looks a bit like an engorged 3 Series now I commonly fought the cost much here on the inside actually let me get rid of this remember I'll go show you that yeah couple spaces there good all-round in this car back to the design yeah it's nice I like it it seems very very upmarket the design is really not quite as simplistic as the Mercedes s-class but I think the quality is better mean I love this little screen here for your air conditioning system in fact as standard the car gets four zone climate control you also get stuff like wireless charging for your phone around heated seats but you'd have to pay for this because this car starts from around sixty three and a half thousand pounds the extend wheelbase version that's obviously more expensive and yet you can go crazy with the options you can spend like loads and loads this thing is actually worth over a hundred thousand speakers just bonkers but there is loads of tech available on it for instance there's a new I drive system and I love it so you can control it the usual way there using this swivel wheel or you can actually if you want to use it as a touchscreen so there we go I go through the different menus just by pressing the screen and there's another thing I can do I can control it with gestures so to turn up the volume on the stereo I can just wear my finger around and it does that so there we go now for our full in-depth video review of that infotainment system you need to click up there and it's quite a long video because there's so much to tell you about the system it's just that impressive but is a 7 Series as impressive when you hit the road do you know what it doesn't actually feel like a normal B MW to drive it it's more like a Mercedes actually being part of the reason for that is that you get adaptive air suspension as standard and you can put it in two different modes and I've got in comfort Plus then it has this really nice soft relaxing floaty effect though you do feel the odd jolt through bigger bums and on rough surfaces it does visit around a bit more than this super smooth Mercedes S Class you can tell they're really trying to a on the side of comfort with this car study you can press a few buttons and stiffen things up and even get a system which will read the road ahead using the Sat Nav and brace the suspension so your corner nice and flat but yeah on the whole it does just feel a little bit different a little bit dare I say it barge like you can also great the cruise control system so the cold pretty much drive itself and it can steer you to keep you in Lane though you do have to put your hands back on the wheel occasionally otherwise it gets across however you won't get crossed cruising in the seventh series as it's super relaxing and very quiet in terms of engine you can get to petrol or to diesel or a hybrid the best choice for this car is the 730d this is a 740 DX drive with all-wheel drive and over 300 horsepower and they'll get to notice 62 miles an hour in just over five seconds yay apparently will return around 52 miles per gallon look at the trip computer I'm returning 40 that's really impressive and so too is this automatic gearbox it's responsive when you want it to be it's smooth when you want it to be it's brilliant and you can change gears yourself using the paddles though I wouldn't bother what one I do have is visibility good at the front good at the back bit of a blind spot here but the worst is this fun new forward this pillar here is really thick so when you're putting out junctions and looking that way you're constantly trying to peer around it now if you click up there you can see for yourself by joining me for a 360 degree passenger eye video there are some other annoying things about the BMW 7-series here's five this protruding gear selector looks a little bit stupid and phallic the gesture controls are a bit of a gimmick and they don't work all that well plus you look a bit of a total driving longer on these carbon core badges look a little bit naff and they're even worse when you find out that actually not that much of the cars core is garbin the car look so much better with silver accents rather than this black trim especially as after watching a Motor Trend video all I see now is a hockey stick this digital key may seem like an Apple watch but look at the screen is really laggy but there are some super cool things about this car including what you can do with that key you can drive the car forwards and backwards by using the remote control which is perfect for driving into very tight parking spaces you couldn't get out of or ghost riding the way with the virtual 360 degree cameras you can look around the car completely it's bit like Gran Turismo this you can get the car with laser beam headlights which are so bright it's like turning on the Sun you get the car with ionized air conditioning and very since oh look I can choose between a wolf to pure water pills or the naturalness of lush grasses with the BMW vitality program you've effectively got a personal trainer in the car with you so I'll just start it with the tablet what I have to do is follow the instructions and then press my body into the seat as directed to help build up my muscles and hopefully keep fit so then overall what do I think of the BMW 7-series Wow it's options a hideously expensive and it looks a little bit nondescript but it's absolutely lovely on the inside and it's supremely confident rabble in now if you click up there you can get more information and find out the best deal you can get a new car a car Wow Co UK thanks for watching enjoyed this video please like it showed and subscribe to our channel if you click over there you can watch our detailed practicality entertainment and 360-degree passenger ride videos for the BMW 7-series now did he spot the Easter Egg in this video it was the alarm clock in the cars boot set to 740 does the cars are 740 day of coursethis is the new BMW 7-series and it's a technological powerhouse that means that I don't need to use my own iPad for some tenuous gag at the beginning of this video because the car actually comes with its own personal tablet so you can use this tablet to control various functions within the car now needless to say this doesn't come as standard you have to pay extra for it in fact a lot of things on my back to show you now you do have to pay extra for and quite handsomely we're talking thousands of pounds so I just pull this down and I'll write the car with this tablet so we've got some green ambient lighting there I I think I fancy purple so yes look I've changed it to purple I can also if I want to just put on a nice reading light just there there we go so I can read the paper and the stocks and shares reports I can control some other functions as well with this I can well actually it's a bit sunny today I think I want to shut out all the lights so I can close the blinds actually something it all is it really it's going to get dark so I can just reopen them if I want to something else I can do this car has got the upgraded massage seats and I can control that with this and well there's a wide range of programs there and I think I'm going to go for pelvic activation Oh or actually better stop that in I don't with the rest of the review now this is the long wheelbase version of the car you don't really need it unless you're going to be carrying VIPs because then wow me look at this there's loads of knee room loads of headroom actually I need to put this back down because I want to control the seat I can recline this car and it feels super luxurious if I press this button here I can control the front passenger seat push it all the way forward obviously you can have your CEO sat here aren't you and yeah on the whole very comfy long wheelbase or even in the short wheelbase to be fair if you need to carry through your breast it's doable you know a little bit cramped on Headroom and I think overall Mercedes s-class is better for carrying three in the back at once but really yeah there's not much in it if you click up there you can actually see our full in-depth practicality review for more information on that how is it is to fit a child seat in the back of this 7 Series and just how much stuff you can fit into the boot speaking of which the boot now as you'd imagine with a car of this size it's absolutely massive so Cellini's never as practical as a hatchback but this one does a very good job because the openings nice and why the load lip isn't very big so it's easy to load things in and out it's a very flat space goes back a long way it's wide and square and you can get it with a through loading hatch if you need to carry skis and on the whole this boot is more practical than that of its rivals I was even able to fit a bike in there with its wheels off now there's some use for could be space in this car as well we'll move around to the front and while we do that we'll take a look at the design because you know for me the 7 Series it's a big old thing it looks a bit like an engorged 3 Series now I commonly fought the cost much here on the inside actually let me get rid of this remember I'll go show you that yeah couple spaces there good all-round in this car back to the design yeah it's nice I like it it seems very very upmarket the design is really not quite as simplistic as the Mercedes s-class but I think the quality is better mean I love this little screen here for your air conditioning system in fact as standard the car gets four zone climate control you also get stuff like wireless charging for your phone around heated seats but you'd have to pay for this because this car starts from around sixty three and a half thousand pounds the extend wheelbase version that's obviously more expensive and yet you can go crazy with the options you can spend like loads and loads this thing is actually worth over a hundred thousand speakers just bonkers but there is loads of tech available on it for instance there's a new I drive system and I love it so you can control it the usual way there using this swivel wheel or you can actually if you want to use it as a touchscreen so there we go I go through the different menus just by pressing the screen and there's another thing I can do I can control it with gestures so to turn up the volume on the stereo I can just wear my finger around and it does that so there we go now for our full in-depth video review of that infotainment system you need to click up there and it's quite a long video because there's so much to tell you about the system it's just that impressive but is a 7 Series as impressive when you hit the road do you know what it doesn't actually feel like a normal B MW to drive it it's more like a Mercedes actually being part of the reason for that is that you get adaptive air suspension as standard and you can put it in two different modes and I've got in comfort Plus then it has this really nice soft relaxing floaty effect though you do feel the odd jolt through bigger bums and on rough surfaces it does visit around a bit more than this super smooth Mercedes S Class you can tell they're really trying to a on the side of comfort with this car study you can press a few buttons and stiffen things up and even get a system which will read the road ahead using the Sat Nav and brace the suspension so your corner nice and flat but yeah on the whole it does just feel a little bit different a little bit dare I say it barge like you can also great the cruise control system so the cold pretty much drive itself and it can steer you to keep you in Lane though you do have to put your hands back on the wheel occasionally otherwise it gets across however you won't get crossed cruising in the seventh series as it's super relaxing and very quiet in terms of engine you can get to petrol or to diesel or a hybrid the best choice for this car is the 730d this is a 740 DX drive with all-wheel drive and over 300 horsepower and they'll get to notice 62 miles an hour in just over five seconds yay apparently will return around 52 miles per gallon look at the trip computer I'm returning 40 that's really impressive and so too is this automatic gearbox it's responsive when you want it to be it's smooth when you want it to be it's brilliant and you can change gears yourself using the paddles though I wouldn't bother what one I do have is visibility good at the front good at the back bit of a blind spot here but the worst is this fun new forward this pillar here is really thick so when you're putting out junctions and looking that way you're constantly trying to peer around it now if you click up there you can see for yourself by joining me for a 360 degree passenger eye video there are some other annoying things about the BMW 7-series here's five this protruding gear selector looks a little bit stupid and phallic the gesture controls are a bit of a gimmick and they don't work all that well plus you look a bit of a total driving longer on these carbon core badges look a little bit naff and they're even worse when you find out that actually not that much of the cars core is garbin the car look so much better with silver accents rather than this black trim especially as after watching a Motor Trend video all I see now is a hockey stick this digital key may seem like an Apple watch but look at the screen is really laggy but there are some super cool things about this car including what you can do with that key you can drive the car forwards and backwards by using the remote control which is perfect for driving into very tight parking spaces you couldn't get out of or ghost riding the way with the virtual 360 degree cameras you can look around the car completely it's bit like Gran Turismo this you can get the car with laser beam headlights which are so bright it's like turning on the Sun you get the car with ionized air conditioning and very since oh look I can choose between a wolf to pure water pills or the naturalness of lush grasses with the BMW vitality program you've effectively got a personal trainer in the car with you so I'll just start it with the tablet what I have to do is follow the instructions and then press my body into the seat as directed to help build up my muscles and hopefully keep fit so then overall what do I think of the BMW 7-series Wow it's options a hideously expensive and it looks a little bit nondescript but it's absolutely lovely on the inside and it's supremely confident rabble in now if you click up there you can get more information and find out the best deal you can get a new car a car Wow Co UK thanks for watching enjoyed this video please like it showed and subscribe to our channel if you click over there you can watch our detailed practicality entertainment and 360-degree passenger ride videos for the BMW 7-series now did he spot the Easter Egg in this video it was the alarm clock in the cars boot set to 740 does the cars are 740 day of course\n"