2016 BMW 740i-750i review:
6th generation of the 7-series
modern luxury, attention to detail, cutting edge technology, new innovation
future of modern luxury for automobiles
starting in 1977, new technology like ABS, drive by wire and active steering are some of the industry firsts.
This flagship vehicle provides luxury, technology, and innovation.
Trend to individualization, Bespoke features, offering 100’s of combination to allow customers to design their car.
Comfort is important, ride and feel of the car, sporty drive, and your mobile office. The 2016 BMW 740i-750i-series has invested heavily in carbon fiber built in Moses Lake, WA. This means that almost 300 lbs removed from the previous generation. The only company in the world that has invested so heavily in carbon fiber.
New Chassis dynamics can be tuned by the driver.
The connected drive has innovation, active cruise control up to 130 mph. This assists your steering to keep you safer on the road. Future self-parking in your garage.
Gesture control, 6 gestures: volume levels up and down, phone answering, temperatures up and down.
Best metals, veneers, and leathers available,
Design:
dynamic, status, and sportiness are to the product. Modern luxury, allows customers to create the car they want.
Status is about sportiness, design, and innovation. Performance, precision, and details are what make the new 7-series a beautiful vehicle.
Details is on the exterior, side mirror, distinctive kidney grills, LED tail lamps and chrome are very precise.
Inside is the highest quality, galvanized metal, veneers, touch command, top grade leather. Hand stitched leather for steering wheel and seating surfaces. Napa leather with optional alcantera headliner, 8 way massaging seats, rear seat 10″ screen entertainment, mobile wifi hotspot.
New tablet in center console is removable and can control everything from audio and climate control. Standard sunroof with sky light control an LED lighting. A French perfume designer is offering 8 scents to make the car smell fresh along with better abin filtration.
Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 16 speakers and 1400 watts of power.
iDrive system is updated and easier to use. Touch screen and iPad type of touch logic.
Gesture control is a first from BMW, volume, phone calls accept and reject, and programmable 2-finger point for favorites.
360 degree spin feature for around view camera.
Wireless charging pad.
Key fob has data on it and charges in wireless slot.
M Sport package available.
Carbon core saves weight and brings strength to the newer cars.
dynamic damper control, integral active steering, active comfort drive with larger brakes.
Active grill improves fuel economy and aerodynamics. Lowering drag make the car more efficient.
13 unique features that no one else has.
Driver-assist technology:
improved heads up display
frontal collision warning system that preconditions the system and senses accidents
traffic jam assist from zero and up and allow the car to track the car in front of it with a sample of autonomous driving for 15 seconds if you remove your hands from the wheel.
BMW Encore – training on the car
Valet service
24/7 concierge support
Available October 24 2015
740i Sedan $81,300
750i Sedan $94,400
750i xDrive Sedan $97,400
Coming Soon:
740i xDrive Sedan TBD
740e xDrive Sedan TBD
The Ultimate Driving Machine = exceptional motor car!
Car Courtesy of BMW
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