BMW Alpina B7 HP600 Sedan Luxury Review Interior and Exterior || OTO 13BX1
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OverviewIf you're into large, luxurious
Overview
If you're into large, luxurious sedans—or you're lucky enough to have your own chauffer—the 2020 BMW 7-series is a handsome and comfortable choice. We have praised past 7-series generations for bridging the gap between luxury and athleticism, but unfortunately we can't say the same for this latest offering. It's basically the antithesis of a sports sedan: The ride is soft, the steering is light, and it's set up to cruise silently for hours, pampering its occupants with tech and comfort features along the way. Powertrains range from the 320-hp turbocharged inline-six to the monstrous twin-turbo V-12 in the range-topping M760i; buyers seeking good fuel economy can opt for the 745e plug-in hybrid model. No matter the powertrain, the 7-series is best when it is equipped with the optional semi-autonomous driving mode so you can sit back and leave the driving to it.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engines and transmissions are at the top of the short list of highlights here. Every single one, from the 740i's 320-hp turbocharged inline-six to the M760i's insane 601-hp twin-turbo V-12, is velvety smooth and feels more muscular than its official horsepower figures indicate. Even the 745e plug-in's combination of a turbocharged six-cylinder engine and an electric motor is powerful and manages to drive with a natural feel that's absent from most hybrids. Every 7-series shares some variation of the same slick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive (known as xDrive in BMW marketing speak) is optional on the 740i and standard on the rest of the lineup. No matter which of the car's drive modes you select, the suspension is pillowy soft and body control is in short supply. The 7-series has adequate cornering grip, but the suspension's moves in general—and the numb, light steering in particular—discourage their exploration.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
The 745e plug-in hybrid model uses a 12.0-kWh battery pack located in the trunk and is said to provide up to 16 miles of electric-only driving. The pack can be recharged using 110-volt, 220-volt, or DC fast-charging systems, the latter two of which are the recommended ways to add juice quickly.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
If not for the thirsty 12-cylinder M760i, the 7-series lineup overall would have an impressive set of EPA fuel-economy ratings. The six-cylinder 740i and 750i both returned better-than-average fuel economy on our 200-mile real-world highway fuel-economy test route at 30 and 29 mpg, respectively.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
For decades, BMW's interior aesthetic has been serious and businesslike. That was acceptable when its cars were more about the serious business of driving. Lacking that ethos, the latest 7-series affords occupants the bandwidth to notice build quality, materials, and design that are merely average for this rich class. Sure, it's spacious, but so is every limousine in this class. Sure, it's luxurious, but one turn in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or even the Genesis G90, and you'll be left wanting more from a car that starts at more than $80,000. Volumetrically speaking, the BMW's trunk has competitors such as the CT6 and G90 licked. Its 18-cubic-foot trunk is at least two cubic feet larger than the trunks of those sedans, but the reality of packing it with real-world-size carry-on bags reveals a different outcome. We could only fit three of our carry-on suitcases inside the trunk of our 740i test vehicle whereas the others held twice as many.
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If you're into large, luxurious sedans—or you're lucky enough to have your own chauffer—the 2020 BMW 7-series is a handsome and comfortable choice. We have praised past 7-series generations for bridging the gap between luxury and athleticism, but unfortunately we can't say the same for this latest offering. It's basically the antithesis of a sports sedan: The ride is soft, the steering is light, and it's set up to cruise silently for hours, pampering its occupants with tech and comfort features along the way. Powertrains range from the 320-hp turbocharged inline-six to the monstrous twin-turbo V-12 in the range-topping M760i; buyers seeking good fuel economy can opt for the 745e plug-in hybrid model. No matter the powertrain, the 7-series is best when it is equipped with the optional semi-autonomous driving mode so you can sit back and leave the driving to it.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engines and transmissions are at the top of the short list of highlights here. Every single one, from the 740i's 320-hp turbocharged inline-six to the M760i's insane 601-hp twin-turbo V-12, is velvety smooth and feels more muscular than its official horsepower figures indicate. Even the 745e plug-in's combination of a turbocharged six-cylinder engine and an electric motor is powerful and manages to drive with a natural feel that's absent from most hybrids. Every 7-series shares some variation of the same slick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive (known as xDrive in BMW marketing speak) is optional on the 740i and standard on the rest of the lineup. No matter which of the car's drive modes you select, the suspension is pillowy soft and body control is in short supply. The 7-series has adequate cornering grip, but the suspension's moves in general—and the numb, light steering in particular—discourage their exploration.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
The 745e plug-in hybrid model uses a 12.0-kWh battery pack located in the trunk and is said to provide up to 16 miles of electric-only driving. The pack can be recharged using 110-volt, 220-volt, or DC fast-charging systems, the latter two of which are the recommended ways to add juice quickly.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
If not for the thirsty 12-cylinder M760i, the 7-series lineup overall would have an impressive set of EPA fuel-economy ratings. The six-cylinder 740i and 750i both returned better-than-average fuel economy on our 200-mile real-world highway fuel-economy test route at 30 and 29 mpg, respectively.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
For decades, BMW's interior aesthetic has been serious and businesslike. That was acceptable when its cars were more about the serious business of driving. Lacking that ethos, the latest 7-series affords occupants the bandwidth to notice build quality, materials, and design that are merely average for this rich class. Sure, it's spacious, but so is every limousine in this class. Sure, it's luxurious, but one turn in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or even the Genesis G90, and you'll be left wanting more from a car that starts at more than $80,000. Volumetrically speaking, the BMW's trunk has competitors such as the CT6 and G90 licked. Its 18-cubic-foot trunk is at least two cubic feet larger than the trunks of those sedans, but the reality of packing it with real-world-size carry-on bags reveals a different outcome. We could only fit three of our carry-on suitcases inside the trunk of our 740i test vehicle whereas the others held twice as many.
https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/7-se...
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