BMW 7 Series 2023 Review

The groundbreaking seventh generation 7 Series offer two new electrified variants – the 483-horsepower 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid and the single-motor engine.

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The 2023 BMW 7 Series is the latest and greatest in luxury sedans, and it’s packed with features that will make the driving experience more enjoyable and convenient. In this video, we explore the top 7 best features of the 2023 BMW 7 Series, including the new Theater Screen, the Executive Lounge, Driver Assistant Features, and much more. This particular limousine is the 760i, the only V8-powered 7 Series in the world. It’s powered by BMW’s new S68 engine, which is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that makes 536 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power to get the 760i from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. The 760i is also the first-ever 7 Series to be truly powered by an M engine – the S68.

This generation of the 7 Series is long wheelbase only (at 3215mm), so inside there is plenty of rear leg room to stretch out. Our test car has the optional £11,025 Executive pack, which means the incredible 31in drop-down rear screen and airline-style reclining chairs. It’s certainly one heck of a statement piece, but it would be nice if the screen was a bit further away. As it is, it feels a bit like sitting in the front row of the cinema. All cars also come with touchscreens in the rear doors, dubbed BMW Touch Command, which work well and double as another way to keep the kids entertained.

The Best BMW Seats Ever Made

The rear seats of the BMW 760i are some of the best in the segment. They are not only spacious and comfortable, but they are also packed with technology. Each rear door armrest has a small touchscreen display that can be used to control a variety of features, including:

Lighting: Passengers can adjust the brightness and color of the ambient lighting in the cabin.
Climate controls: Passengers can adjust the temperature and fan speed of the climate control system.
Sunshades: Passengers can open and close the sunshades in the rear windows.
Music: Passengers can select music from a variety of sources, including the car’s built-in sound system, a USB drive, or a Bluetooth device.
Interior moods: Passengers can change the overall mood of the cabin by adjusting the lighting, music, and climate controls.

Theater Screen: The Ultimate in In-Car Entertainment

Up front, life is equally luxurious. The leather feels suitably soft and expensive, while the vast wraparound screen works well in a car of this size (unlike in the smaller BMWs, where it dominates too much). Climate controls are in the touchscreen (booo), but at least the major functions such as media and nav can be controlled by buttons next to the iDrive controller, the rotary version of which remains. Why on earth BMW has ditched this system on cars like the iX1 remains one of the great mysteries of the age.

In addition to the technology, the rear seats of the 2023 BMW 760i are also very comfortable. The seats are heated and ventilated, and they can be reclined for a more relaxing experience. There is also a fold-out tray table in the center armrest, so passengers can work, eat, or play games while they are riding in the back. But it’s the Theater Screen which takes the centerstage. The 8K 31 inch foldable screen is Amazon Fire TV capable and it can stream your favorite shows via a 5G data connection. Of course, you can use bluetooth headphones or the car’s speakers to listen to the streams.

Sleek, High-Tech Interior Design

If you’ve seen the cabin of the 760i, you know it’s something special. It’s the best interior design of any BMW on the market. It’s sleek, high-tech, packed with interesting features, and incredibly premium. The illuminated light bar trim looks great, the actual trim (be it wood or carbon fiber) is lovely, and the seats are the best BMW makes. The front seats are 18-way power-adjustable and feature heating, ventilation, and massage. The rear seats are also spacious and comfortable, and they can be reclined and heated. Of course, there are some drawbacks as well. One of them and the most annoying one is the removal of most physical buttons from the center console. All the AC switches are now digital and part of the iDrive 8 infotainment system.

It’s not a classy, understated environment like the Range Rover’s, but for where this car will sell (China, the US), you can understand why BMW has styled it like it has. I actually don’t mind the crystal-effect plastic running around the dash, but it won’t be to everyone’s tastes.