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2007 BMW 7-Series
Date Published: 10/30/08

2007 BMW 7-Series
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MSRP:
$75,800 - 122,600

Invoice:
$69,735 - 112,790

Class:
Premium Large Car
2007 BMW 7-Series
Expert Rating Summary
Category 750i Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Large Car Average Rating
Acceleration 8 7.2
Fuel Economy 5 3.9
Ride Quality 9 8.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 6.8
Quietness 9 8.5
Controls 7 7.4
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 10 8.9
Room/Comfort (rear) 8 8
Cargo Room 6 5.1
Value within Class 5 5.7
Total Score: 75 69.9
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 BMW 7-Series Review
A sport-themed model is a midyear addition to BMW's large sedan lineup for 2007. The 7-Series comes in regular-length and 5.5-inch-longer L models. The 750i and 750Li have a 360-hp 4.8-liter V8. The 760Li has a 438-hp 6.0-liter V12; the 760i is dropped. Added midyear is the sporty Alpina B7, which has a supercharged 500-hp 4.4-liter V8. All 7s have a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel buttons for manual control. Also standard are ABS, traction/antiskid control, and BMW's Active Roll Stabilization designed to counter body lean. Included on 760Li and optional for 750s is an Adaptive Ride Package with driver-adjustable suspension. The 750 offers an optional Sport Package with firmer suspension and, for '07, 20-inch wheels. B7s have specific interior and exterior trim, 21-inch tires, and even sportier suspension tuning. All 7-Series models include front knee airbags, front side airbags, and head-protecting tubular side airbags. Rear side airbags are optional. A navigation system and wireless cell phone link are standard. So is BMW's iDrive control for audio, navigation, and climate settings. Standard power folding door mirrors are new for '07, and 750s gain heated 16-way "comfort" front seats. All models include steering-linked headlights, front/rear obstacle detection, and BMW Assist emergency/concierge service. Newly optional are BMW Individual packages with various mixes of trim and features. Also available are DVD entertainment and keyless entry and starting.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have six-figure price tags.

Our Best Buy is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A8 and Cadillac DTS.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Lexus LS and Volvo S80.
News
Industry moles say a redesigned 7-Series is due in the U.S. during calendar 2008, perhaps as an '09 model. The current design, launched for 2002, generated controversy with its un-BMW styling and complicated iDrive systems controller. It will be interesting to see whether the replacement will be so daring. Sources say a new 8-speed automatic transmission will be standard for the next 7-Series, then spread to other BMW models early in the next decade.
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