Fleet preview Technology:
We’ve talked about the technology underneath the all- electric i7. However, one of the main highlights of the interior options available is the
BMW Theatre Screen with Amazon Fire TV built in. This includes a 31.3in 8K touchscreen display with Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, with optional in-seat exciters, built-in touch screen remotes in the door panels (BMW Touch Command), and an automated rear shade system that closes when the BMW Theatre Screen is turned on. The BMW Interaction Bar makes its debut as a new kind of control/operation and design element. This functional unit, which has a crystalline surface structure, extends from below the trim strip across the full width of the instrument panel and well into the door panel trim. It houses touch-sensitive control panels for adjusting the ventilation and climate control, activating the hazard warning lights and opening the glove compartment.
Safety
As you’d expect for a range-topper, the new 7 has a full suite of safety kit. It comprises of features such as Collision Warning, pedestrian and cyclist warning with braking function, and Crossroads Warning - the system now reacts to oncoming traffic too. There is also speed limit info, with a no-overtaking indicator and pre-warning, a manual speed limit assist and the
evasion assistant all fitted as standard, as is lane departure warning with active lane return, and crossroads warning. The standard-fit driving assistant adds lane change warning with active lane return, rear collision prevention and rear crossing traffic warning including braking function, reducing the danger of a collision when reversing towards roads that are difficult to see into. Also new is the exit warning function, which provides a safety boost when the vehicle is stationary. If a vehicle or cyclist is approaching the new 7 Series at speed, and there’s a risk of collision on either side of the car if a door were to be opened, the occupants are alerted by an acoustic signal and either flashing LEDs in the mirror or the ambient lighting and BMW interaction bar. The doors are also prevented from opening automatically. Combining active cruise control with stop and go function and the steering and lane control assistant, the optional driving assistant pro represents another step towards automated driving. The system is available at speeds of up to 112mph or 130mph for models with the optional driving assistant pro, offered as part of the technology plus pack. The cruise control functions include automatic speed limit assist, meaning the car’s speed is regulated not just by maintaining the desired safe distance from vehicles travelling in front, but also by observing speed restrictions along the route. Speed limits detected either by the speed limit info system, or by looking ahead along the route using data from the navigation system, can automatically be adopted as the new set speed.
Equipment :
No individual specifications have been released, however four- zone automatic climate control, a panoramic glass sunroof, an automatic opening and closing boot, multifunction leather trimmed comfort seats and fine-wood Oak Mirror equipment grade are included as standard. Options include automatic doors with unique control modules in the rear grab handles. You can go further with BMW individual interior finishes, including exclusive wool/textile Merino leather/cashmere wool in the smoke white/atlas grey combination.
Costs:
Again, we have no specific pricing details, but when the new 7 goes on-sale later this year, we would expect prices to be competitive against close rivals such the Mercedes S-Class.
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