Reminds me of the E65/6 7 Series. It was hated, Bangle was detested and it ended up being a huge success and a turning point for BMW during a period that they crushed Mercedes and Audi. Just something to think about. I love the design.
"Benchmark luxury limo..." That's a big statement. It's definitely a lot more exciting than something like an S-Class. Can't wait to see the comparisons with its key rivals.
A lot people will hate the design. I'm not keen on the nose treatment myself, with the double split headlight and the ever-larger grille. But, as with some other recent BMWs, it's probably better not to have a knee jerk reaction and give it a little time (I wasn't sure about the M4 's looks at first, but really like it now). Anyway. it looks fine in the profile and from the rear and I can't afford it anyway!
I wonder what happens in 10 years when these cars are £10k, fall out of the main dealer network and start go wrong. Do you just set it on fire and claim on the insurance? 😂
Key benefit of the big screen in the back? It keeps you from looking at the ugly mess of a car the new i7 is...or the unnecessary transmission tunnel. In the end BMW designers focus now on the taste of pimps, gangsta rappers and of course newly-rich Chinese (at a time when their housing bubble and real estate investments are imploding, their growth rates are going down, youth unemployment is high and hence the ability to spend on foreign luxury cars is not what it used to be - and also at a time when in Europe / Germany there is a push to reduce economic dependence on China).
This is a compromised ICE platform based. It's therefore very heavy, less efficient, smaller interior compared to Pure EV platform car of this size. It's drag coefficient is much worse than EQS Model S and Nio ET7. It's transmission tunnel running at the back has nothing inside, a reminder of compromise.
I’ve tried to find this design somehow appealing but I literally think it’s one of the worst looking designs of the last decade. There is no class or elegance whatsoever and to me it resembles the most current generation of a Subaru Legacy …..but even more bloated and slab sided 😬
How in the WORLD did every person on the safety team at BMW miss the fact that you have ZERO rearward visibility with the TV down??? Somebody should seriously be fired. That's a HUGE problem! They should delay releasing this vehicle until they can incorporate a camera view in the rear view mirror.
What’s your favourite part of the i7?
That it only has a 5-6 year life cycle before they can try again to get some of the 7 series elegance back
All of it ... except the big screen in the backseat though.
The lights in the kidney grille. They mean we can hate it in the dark too.
@@RichardLyleEsq this is the best comment I’ve read regarding the hideous BMW grilles of late😂😂😂😂😂
Definitely that subtle grill. If you squint you can kinda see it
I like the car because it’s a full sized EV.
Mercedes should have built an S CLASS EV instead of the EQS.
Reminds me of the E65/6 7 Series. It was hated, Bangle was detested and it ended up being a huge success and a turning point for BMW during a period that they crushed Mercedes and Audi. Just something to think about. I love the design.
I love the design also! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
New segment leader
Awesome looking car. Cutting their own way.
"Benchmark luxury limo..." That's a big statement. It's definitely a lot more exciting than something like an S-Class. Can't wait to see the comparisons with its key rivals.
I honestly think it looks great. The M sport version maybe a bit too busy at the front end. But this one is just right imo.
You definitely need to check your vision soon bro
Going perfectly with the TV Foods
A lot people will hate the design. I'm not keen on the nose treatment myself, with the double split headlight and the ever-larger grille. But, as with some other recent BMWs, it's probably better not to have a knee jerk reaction and give it a little time (I wasn't sure about the M4 's looks at first, but really like it now). Anyway. it looks fine in the profile and from the rear and I can't afford it anyway!
When a Phantom designer gets demoted to a BMW designer .
12:01 here's the screen you are here for
Superb! 👍
Honestly I like the new 7 series looks but in non m sport trim
We don't get 22" wheels in the States. 21" maximum factory wheels size on US configurator.
The Name of the Song played in the end of the Video??? Please
As usual, Michael J Cox girth of steering wheel from BMW.
It's trying to look like a Rolls Royce
And it did an excellent job!
Well it technically owns rolls royce
Spectacular! Bravo BMW!
That shot of James smiling while watching himself 😂
Me gusta Bmw
@JDennisonCars what is the name of the song at the end of video. Complimenting perfectly with the car & scenery...
"Supercars" - Paddy Conn | Angelina Dove
Even a man so poor and small like me would notice that a panel hanging on the roof a slap away from your face is a hazard..
I wonder what happens in 10 years when these cars are £10k, fall out of the main dealer network and start go wrong. Do you just set it on fire and claim on the insurance? 😂
Bmw : big mouth works
Would make Geely Motors blush😨
Other than for shits & giggles, why would anyone take a 7 Series on a track? Can you get fair dinkum with your journalism please?
Advanced Features and Unmatched Performance: The BMW i7 and i8
Why does this presenter remind me of Danny D the adult film star? 🤣
Chris Bangle would be proud.
I’m sure it’s very nice. But ugh. It looks like a goddam truck. E38 4 evr.
it's the only 7 you can afford isn't it?
No footrest... Your feet just dangle.
Easily the worst looking 7 Series. That front is a disgrace with that tacky heart shaped LED. 🤢🤢🤢🤢
If you’re a BMW fanboi you will learn to love it! 😘
Oh how we all mocked the first Bangle designed 7 series ......myself, l moaned about my eye hurt.
Taking it all back, bring back Bangle.
Not "all". The Bangle 7 sold very, very well.
Key benefit of the big screen in the back? It keeps you from looking at the ugly mess of a car the new i7 is...or the unnecessary transmission tunnel.
In the end BMW designers focus now on the taste of pimps, gangsta rappers and of course newly-rich Chinese (at a time when their housing bubble and real estate investments are imploding, their growth rates are going down, youth unemployment is high and hence the ability to spend on foreign luxury cars is not what it used to be - and also at a time when in Europe / Germany there is a push to reduce economic dependence on China).
It honestly looks like a Chinese knock off of a 7 series
Funny you say that. BMW has specifically stated they designed it with the Chinese market in mind
What a God Awful looking car. What are BMW designers thinking???
God thats hideous
song name at the end
Superacrs... Remember summer
Wow what a bad looking car, bmw are lost
The fat man (referring to the car of course)
Man that is ugly!
Wonder if it leaks oil like most BMWs
Great efforts by BMW, but calling it the benchmark already is totally unacceptable because it looks hideous from every corner of the exterior.
Похож на Свенью , в розовом цвете 🐽🐖🐷 !
This is a compromised ICE platform based.
It's therefore very heavy, less efficient, smaller interior compared to Pure EV platform car of this size. It's drag coefficient is much worse than EQS Model S and Nio ET7.
It's transmission tunnel running at the back has nothing inside, a reminder of compromise.
Ewww
Always hope in Allah..
I’ve tried to find this design somehow appealing but I literally think it’s one of the worst looking designs of the last decade. There is no class or elegance whatsoever and to me it resembles the most current generation of a Subaru Legacy …..but even more bloated and slab sided 😬
It's as if someone at Citroen was asked to design BMW 7 Series.
I really tried not to judge a book by its cover….
…I failed miserably. Sorry Bimmer fans
U still can't afford one
@@rg6982 good comeback RG
@@rg6982 Seriously? Anyone can afford a 7 Series. You just have to wait until they're out of warranty. They depreciate faster than they accelerate🤣🤣🤣
I feel like you're afraid to say it's ugly. It's ugly.
Dear oh dear what are they doing in Munich? Arrest the whole design team 🤢
What sort of review was this? I still feel like I know very little about the car.
I own 7 and switching to S soon. This one is a joke. They keep putting stupid LED lights everywhere instead of good old wood etc.
Regardless how good or bad the car is, I struggle to think how anybody who owns this car wouldn’t have nightmares being eaten by they ugly front end 😂
The new Hyundai looks interesting
How in the WORLD did every person on the safety team at BMW miss the fact that you have ZERO rearward visibility with the TV down??? Somebody should seriously be fired. That's a HUGE problem! They should delay releasing this vehicle until they can incorporate a camera view in the rear view mirror.
That’s what side mirrors are for. 😊
That’s what side mirrors are for. 😊
@@InWithJoshHen Right. So that's why all cars have only side mirrors.
BMW has lost its way styling-wise.