BMW 740Li has added a circle of contour light around the huge "nostrils", and with the square and tall front face shape, it seems that the designer wants to express only the word imposing.
The split headlights are the most controversial part, and BMW's classic "Angel Eye" has completely withdrawn from the stage, and there is not even a "spoon" left. The real Swarovski crystals in the daytime running lights are dazzling, and the owners of the 735Li say they are really envious.
The side of the car can't find a smooth feeling, it is still tall and stiff, and in order to take into account the height of the 7,7 series, it also came to 1548mm, and when parked with some small SUVs, it looks even more oppressive. However, the wheelbase of 3215mm is not eye-catching.
Matte dark gray optional price 13400 yuan, don't be too expensive, only the top configuration can be selected, the window chrome blackening is free, and the big guy has a sense of mystery together.
The interior is still in the style of BMW, and the overall sense of luxury is very good, with excellent workmanship, luxurious materials, and exquisite details, which are all basic for the 7 Series.
The steering wheel has a large diameter and a thick body, which will give people a feeling of not being very flexible, but it feels soft to the touch and the leather is very delicate. The M Sport package has a three-spoke steering wheel, while the Deluxe package uses a two-spoke steering wheel.
The 14.9-inch central control screen is equipped with the iDrive8 system, which is clear and smooth, but the operation logic is somewhat complex and requires a learning process. The screen is still a bit far from the driver.
A large number of crystal buttons in the car are very high-grade, but the click stroke of the knob is a little short, and it is often misoperated when actually used, and the cooperation with the screen is not very tacit.
How small is the space?
BMW's seats are never soft, with solid padding and comprehensive body support, and the Sport mode automatically tightens the wings. The optional price of front seat massage is 11,500 yuan.
The crystal seat adjustment buttons on the door panel are very classy, but they can only be adjusted in 8 ways, and leg rests and lumbar supports need to be operated on the screen. Convenient, high-grade, not cluttered, with a sense of science and technology, a very good solution.
The top-of-the-line model comes standard with electric doors, and the user experience is close to perfect, with almost no competition between the motor and people. When using the electronic switch, the motor is a gentle boost, if you are not in a hurry, use the electric switch, full of ritual.
There is a 5.5-inch touchscreen on each side of the rear row, which cannot be removed. All the operations have to be done inside, and the seat adjustment that has been praised by the front row has not been inherited.
Although the rear space is slightly smaller, the boss position is still noble, and it is good to put down the seat, but at this time the exterior mirror will be blocked in half, which is more challenging for the driver. 31-inch 8KOLED screen, with 55700 yuan optional Bowers & Wilkins diamond surround 4D audio, is definitely a movie-level enjoyment. But the screen is a little close, and if it is an SUV with a larger longitudinal size, it will definitely have a better effect.
Even if the video can be displayed on the right, you still need to tilt your head when watching it. There are iQiyi controllers on both sides of the screen, and it seems that the two have in-depth cooperation.
The low-end exclusive star track panoramic canopy looks good, but the folded screen will block the boss's view. The position of wireless charging of mobile phones is more convenient, but there is one less cup holder, similar to the previous X5, I don't know if it is progress or regression.
The trunk is relatively regular, the space performance is also good, and three suitcases can be put down normally, but the rear seats cannot be folded down and there is no expansion capacity.
It is light and easy to open without being greasy.
The new generation BMW 7 Series is equipped with a 3.0L turbocharged engine, and the 74OLi is a high-power engine with a maximum power of 381 horsepower and a maximum torque of 520 Nm. The drivetrain is still an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF. The gear lever is crystal shaped, but it is no longer the "big chicken leg" we are familiar with.
The power parameters have increased, but there is no obvious difference in the experience, for large luxury cars, the role of power is confidence, not simple acceleration.
The throttle response is just right, neither jumping up and down like a small-displacement engine, nor pretending to be as deep as some large-displacement engines. The gearbox performed perfectly, probably with the help of 48V, and the slow shifting problem on the 3 and 5 Series was completely absent on the 740Li.
While it doesn't have the i7's magic carpet, the 7 Series' air suspension is also commendable, with gentle handling of big vibrations, and road seams are even only perceived by sound.
But you can still feel the slightest and fine vibrations, and even a slight swaying from side to side when dealing with continuous broken pavement. When driving a BMW 740Li, you will have a long section of the front in front of you, which is always intimidating in narrow roads or basements. When the accelerator and brake are pressed at the same time, the vehicle activates LaunchControl, and the rear wheels are quickly suppressed after a slight slippage, and the front suspension stretches significantly.
The directivity and responsiveness of the front are still the same as BMW's, and the agility of the rear is also unexpected, and the body is still clean and neat at more than 5 meters long.
However, the suspension is still too soft, and the roll is large when the center of gravity shifts, but the suspension has a process of compression and rebound, so you can feel the body dynamics well.
The "nod" is more pronounced when braking at full force, the suspension has been fully compressed, but the attitude is fairly stable due to the overall travel is not long.