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a more comfortable and quieter ride is guaranteed and improved multi-media software means faster, clearer and more user-friendly information is at your fingertips in a matter of seconds. Newly designed seats offer superb comfort and rear seat passengers can really stretch out especially in the long wheel base models. Tey have individual seats that are electrically adjusted with heat settings and a DVD player to help soak up the long hours of their chauffeur-driven lifestyle! But the main changes to the new 7 Series are reserved for under the bonnet with a range of petrol and diesel powerplants that BMW claims utilise cutting-edge engine technology for a sensational blend of performance and economy. For the first time in the UK, there is hybrid technology in a 7 Series model which highlights the company’s long-standing commitment to the environment and a sustainable future. Te ActiveHybrid 7 takes the 3.0-litre 320hp petrol engine from the 740i and mates it with a 55hp motor, a hybrid specification eight-speed automatic transmission and a lithium-ion high performance battery. Te result is a car that boasts incredible power, performance and economy. It can reach 62mph from a standing start in just 5.7 seconds, tops out at 155mph, but can return combined fuel economy of 41.5mpg and carbon emissions of 158g/km.
orange colour selection, Bluetooth connectivity, a glass sunroof, follow-me-home headlights, a head-up display, a brilliant sound system with CD player and connectivity to any modern media device, an easy-to-programme 3D satellite navigation system displayed on a 10.2- inch colour screen, seats that can be heated and electrically adjusted with memory settings, reversing cameras and plenty more besides. A revised chassis and improved insulation mean
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