BMW 7 Series Sedan

The cabin is spacious, with high-quality materials and finishes. The 7 Series comes standard with various features that make it a great choice for both business and pleasure, including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. This infotainment system is connected to a Harman Kardon speaker system. The front seats are heated and ventilated, and the rear seats are ventilated as well. The seats are in Vegan leather, adding a touch of class and comfort. The car also has a panoramic glass roof, which lets in plenty of natural light.

The new BMW 7 Series sedan is a superb masterclass in terms of design. Up front, the 7 Series is dominated by a massive kidney grille flanked by sharp LED headlights. The headlights are also equipped with BMW's Laserlight technology, which provides a longer range and wider beam than traditional headlights. The rear of the 7 Series is finished with slim LED taillights and a stylish bumper. The taillights are connected by a thin strip of chrome, which helps to create a broader and more aggressive appearance. The sedan is available in six colour options, Sparkling Copper Grey metallic, Mineral White metallic, Black Sapphire metallic, Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect metallic, Space Silver metallic, and Oxide Grey metallic.

The BMW 7 Series full-size luxury sedan offers a high level of comfort and refinement. The cabin is quiet and spacious, while the suspension is tuned for a smooth ride, even over rough roads. The suspension is tweaked for a great ride, especially the i7 xDrive, owing to its twin-motor setup powering both axles. The cabin has quite a lot of insulation to keep road and tyre noise away, though you can hear the grunt of the combustion engine loud and clear.

Now coming to the engine and performance, the BMW 7 Series comes in two powertrain specs, 3.0L and all-electric. The ICE 3.0L is an in-line six-cylinder engine with twin turbochargers. It produces 282 hp and 425 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

On the other hand, the i7 xDrive60 is driven by two electric motors, one for each axe. There is a 106kWh battery pack, which ensures a long 625 kilometers driving range. As for power production, this twin-motor setup produces a combined 536hp and 750Nm of torque.

Now coming to the braking and safety of the BMW 7 Series sedan, the vehicle has ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. There are airbags for the driver and front passenger, side, and curtain airbags. You also get a host of driver’s assistance features, including traction control, hill start assist, electronic stability control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, parking assistance with a 360-degree camera, etc.

So, when you are out on the streets or the highway, the sedan feels very stable and planted on the road, with sensors all around to alert the driver of any emergency.

The BMW 7 Series Sedan has been a great addition to the German automaker's garage in the Philippines. It has all the safety and comfort features in place to offer an exceptional ride every time. The twin-motor EV powerful offering an amazing feel out on the highway. However, the ICE engine feels a little underpowered compared to its competitors. So, considering the starting price of PHP 8.99 million, the sedan is worth buying.