A redesigned, sixth-generation 7 Series debuted last year. The lineup for BMW's flagship sedan consists of the six-cylinder 740i and the V-8-powered 750i. Both are available with rear- or all-wheel drive. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ and Lexus LS.
New for 2017 An all-wheel-drive version of the 740i has been added for 2017; initially, the 740i came only with rear-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the Display Key, which includes an LCD touch-screen, becomes standard. The key can operate the locks, windows, climate system and other functions within a 985-foot range.
BMW will add an all-wheel-drive 740e plug-in hybrid for 2017, too. It will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery, an eight-speed automatic transmission and an electric-only range of about 23 miles.
Significant Standard Features - 320-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (740i)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Adaptive air suspension
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Panoramic moonroof
- Four-zone automatic air conditioning
- Touch-sensitive controls and gesture recognition
- Wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot
- Heated front seats
- Wood and aluminum interior trim
- iDrive multimedia system with 10.2-inch touch-screen
- Navigation system
- Backup camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features - 445-hp, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine (750i)
- All-wheel drive
- Heated rear seats
- Ventilated front and rear seats
- Automated parking system
- Head-up display
- Night vision camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- In-cabin fragrance system with choice of scents
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Surround-view camera system
Overview courtesy of Cars.com