
400 horsepower Rear-wheel drive 22 mpg hwy*
The 7 Series sedan is both instantly recognizable and punctuated with new style. We began with the trademarked BMW roof slant and the Hofmeister kink in the rear, long hood in the front and short overhangs throughout the body. We then supplemented the traditional look with a sporty panel along the side, chrome highlights, deep-seated handles on the doors, and an uninterrupted shoulder line for a new, dynamic profile. Additionally, the large, trademarked kidney grilles sit alongside updated BMW quad-headlights. All of these bring a subtle new style to its already dominant stance.

Dramatic wood trim accent pieces add style across the dashboard, doors, center console, and cup holders. The subtle intensity of the trim encases an array of technological conveniences, including programmable memory keys, in-dash CD controls, the Black Panel LCD screen, center console shift lever, and the iDrive. Nappa leather adorns both doors and the 20-way multi-contour front seats. Interior design also brings an ambience of well-appointed style with a leather-covered, double-lid storage compartment. Of course, the style isn’t without purpose. In addition to storage, it also acts as a supple armrest for both driver and passenger. 
When the ignition is off and the doors are closed, the only hint of the advanced technologies and entertainment systems along the smooth, black panel are the raised chrome gauge rings and needles. When the door is opened, the gap at the bottom of the chrome rings fills in graphically, and the dials and other displays begin to become visible. Once the engine is started, the black panel instantly comes to life. Where before the display’s borders were ambiguous, now the screen is clear, displaying onboard information and controls with intensified clarity. At night, the instrument panel displays change color from white to BMW amber.


Optional BMW Night Vision allows drivers to see animals and pedestrians over 900 feet (or 300 meters) ahead—in the dark. Utilizing infrared technology from the vehicle’s built-in, front camera, the 7 Series displays potential road hazards on the navigation system monitor so that drivers might avoid them well before they are visible to the naked eye. In the 7 Series, Night Vision Pedestrian Detection technology distinguishes between animals and humans and alerts the driver accordingly. At a closer range, it identifies their position and the direction in which they are moving. If a pedestrian approaches or crosses the road, thermal imaging technology alerts a 7 Series system to display a symbol in the control panel and, if equipped, on the Head-Up Display.











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