The BMW 7 Series has always been a pinnacle of modern luxury, thanks to its state-of-the-art comfort and convenience features. However, the 7 Series by BMW is more than just a pretty car, it’s a powerhouse that brings superior performance with advanced safety features and latest technologies.
The 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan is now available in the UAE with its four engine options and plenty of available feature packages to make it a true luxury vehicle in every sense. This is a flagship model that has remained the largest and the most expensive vehicle by BMW over the years.
Bringing an unparalleled experience to the driver and passengers, the class-leading 7 Series sedan offers a newly added M Performance Model and a plug-in hybrid model to the lineup. While the exterior is sporty and undeniably elegant, the interior is laced with latest luxuries and advanced technologies for a complete premium BMW experience.
Here is an in-depth review of the 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 BMW 7 Series
The design of the 2018 BMW 7 Series is very sophisticated, elegant and classy. The exterior of the vehicle boasts pure elegance while the interior of the vehicle features some of the latest and class-leading luxury and convenience features to ensure that the driver and the passengers have an unparalleled experience on every ride.
Exterior
The exterior is very stylish and elegant with smooth lines and muscular curves to highlight the best aspects of the design. The front of the vehicle has signature BMW kidney grille with Adaptive LED Headlights in the BMW signature casing.
These headlights come with automatic high beams to adjust the intensity of the light according to the driving and traffic conditions. The front bumper features two large air intakes for improved engine efficiency, especially when the vehicle is driven on high speeds.
The LED fog lights are placed right above the air intakes so that they can work best when the vehicle is driven in low visibility conditions. The hood is sculpted to be more aerodynamic and faces lesser air resistance for a seamless drive.
The sides of the 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan are clean with subtle lines and accents that complement the more aggressive front of the vehicle. The chrome accents around the front air intakes, rocker panel strips, grille and the rear trunk strip add to the already versatile design of the sedan and make it even more striking.
The rear of the vehicle continues the graceful style statement and offers a clean yet sculpted rear end that stands out remarkably well. The LED taillights retain their signature shape while the twin exhaust tips with chrome accents also retain their position and looks.
To enhance the exterior appeal and make its stance more athletic, the designers at BMW have intensified the sharp looks of the 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan with 18-inch V Spoke light alloy wheels that are fitted with run-flat all-season tyres for superior handling and grip under all driving and weather conditions.
Interior
It is the interior where the 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan truly shines and shows its impressive design elements. The cabin is capaciously built so that it can offer as many luxuries and convenience features to the driver and passengers as possible.
To make the cabin supremely elegant and lavish, the designers at BMW have added a Panoramic Sky Lounge LED roof to make their flagship sedan standout. This one of a kind panoramic roof has over 15,000 etchings in the glass that will charmingly come to life through 6 LED ambiance lighting settings for a relaxing effect.
At the front of the cabin are 14-way power adjustable seats with 4-way lumbar support for complete comfort. The driver will get to enjoy a memory system for driver’s seat as well as for the outside mirror and steering wheel.
The multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with driver’s controls ensures that the driver does not have to take his hands off the steering wheel for anything, since the important control buttons are provided within easy reach of the driver.
The cabin is upholstered with Dakota Leather, while the High-Gloss Fineline wood trim complements the elegance and the class of the overall design. The black panel center console looks stunning with brushed aluminum touch sensitive controls that respond to the driver’s touch within seconds.
The rear of the cabin is just as spacious, offering class-leading leg room to the rear passengers for a comfortable ride. The combination of real wood with high-quality fine grain leather makes the in-cabin comfort features of the 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan truly a class apart.
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Featured Packages and Options
In true BMW fashion, the 2018 7 Series comes with multiple featured packages and options that can be selected to further enhance the performance, design, comfort and safety of the vehicle. The available options and packages include:
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package: This package brings the first class feel to the rear seats of the sedan with extravagant comfort and convenience that makes every ride in the sedan a blissful experience.
M Sport Package: This package will make the vehicle a true performance sedan with sporty elements such as the M Aerodynamic kit in the front and rear bumper, 20-inch M rims wheels and M Sport brakes.
Interior Design Package: With this package, the interior luxuries will be further enhanced with Alcantara headliner, luxury rear floor mats, fine wood inlays for seatbelt outlet covers, roof grab handles and rear center armrest.
Parking Assistance Package: This package will help the driver park the vehicle better with the help of linear guidance or have the system park the vehicle automatically.
BMW Individual Composition Package: This package will enhance the style and beauty of the sedan with BMW Individual paint, Merino leather upholstery, Alcantara headliner, chrome exterior and many more.
Technological Features
The 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan has more technologies and innovative features than any other vehicle in its class. The technological features add to the convenience of the vehicle and make it even more luxurious. Some of the highlighting technological features include:
- Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio System with 16-speakers
- HD Radio
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Display Key with LCD Touchscreen
- Black Panel Display with LCD Main and Trip Odometer Displays
- 3-inch Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster
- 2-inch High-Resolution Screen
- Gesture Control
- A Removable 7-inch Touch Command Tablet
Comfort and Convenience Features
The 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan has a wide range of comfort and convenience features that have been added to enhance the driving experience of this amazing modern-day sedan. Here are some of its highlighting comfort and convenience features:
- Automatic 4-zone Climate Control
- iDrive 6.0 System
- Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory System
- Micro-filter Ventilation System With Replaceable Active-charcoal Filters
- Panoramic Moonroof With Fully Automatic & 2-Piece Glass Panel
- LED Light Carpet
- Ambiance Lighting
- 3-stage Heated Front Seats
- WiFi Hotspot
- Wireless Charging
- 2x USB Ports with 2.1A Charging
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Performance of the All-new 7 Series Sedan
The performance of the 2018 7 Series sedan is better than ever before, thanks to the multiple engine options, new M Performance engine and the plug-in hybrid engine that add versatility in the 7 Series lineup. Fitted with multiple performance enhancing features, the all-new 2018 7 Series sedan looks ready to conquer the roads.
BMW is calling the 7 Series sedan “stronger than steel,” however, it is 50% lighter than before. Thanks to its Carbon Core, the sedan has a low center of gravity that makes it possible for the vehicle to reach higher levels of performance.
The 7 Series is a rear-wheel sedan however, the M Performance trim has all-wheel drive as standard. As for the engines available, the 2018 7 Series sedan is available with 4 engine options, each of them offering great power and dynamic performance to the driver.
Engine Options
The standard engine is a 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine that can generate 320 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. The second engine available is a powerful 4.4-litre TwinTurbo Power V8 engine that has been extensively redeveloped to improve its efficiency. It can generate 445 horsepower and a torque of 480 lb-ft.
The plug-in hybrid model of the 7 Series sedan is powered by the legendary 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine that works with an electric motor and a high-voltage lithium-ion battery. This engine is capable of producing 322 horsepower, 87 mph all-electric top speed and offers an estimated fuel efficiency of 64mpg.
As for the M Performance engine, the 7 Series sedan is fitted with a 6.6-litre M Performance TwinPower Turbo V12 engine that can produce a massive 601 horsepower and a peak torque of 590 lb-ft and produces sports car sound for the thrill seekers.
All of these engines feature Valvetronic Technology, High-Precision Direct Injection and Variable Valve Control for a more efficient performance. These engines share 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Driving Dynamics Control featuring ECO PRO, ADAPTIVE, COMFORT, COMFORT+, SPORT and SPORT+ modes.
Other Power Attributes
To further improve the performance of the vehicle, BMW has added multiple performance enhancing features. Among them is the Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview that offers a new dimension of superior driving dynamics.
A camera is mounted on the front of the vehicle that previews the road ahead so that the system can intelligently and actively adjust the damper settings to minimize body roll and create the perfect balance between dynamics and comfort.
The 2-Axle Air Suspension has been added to give each ride maximum responsiveness, comfort and performance by tailoring the vehicle’s ride-height and handling. Lastly, the xDrive (BMW’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System) monitors the road conditions and sends added power to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from slipping or sliding in damp or uneven terrains. It helps in improving traction and adds to the responsive handling.
Safety Features
The 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan is fitted with some of the latest advanced safety features that make driving around in this sedan easier and secure. Some of its highlighting safety features include:
- Brake Energy Regeneration
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Dynamic Brake Control
- Cornering Brake Control
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Brake Fade Compensation
- Start-off Assistant
- Dynamic Traction Control
- Brake Drying and Brake Stand-by
- Dynamic Damper Control
- Dynamic Cruise Control
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Rear View Camera
- Front and Rear Parking Distance Control
- BMW’s Active Protection System
- Carbon Core Construction In Passenger-Cell Area
- Active Front Headrests
- Front and Rear Head Protection System
- LATCH for Rear Seats
Price of 2018 BMW 7 Series Sedan in the UAE
The 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan is already available in the UAE at the starting price of AED 350,000 which can go as high as AED 750,000 based on different options such as the engine option selected.
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