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2009 BMW 7-Series Review

March 19, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Takes what was right about its predecessor—its stunning proportions—and rids it of the ugly details
Automobile Magazine

Reader feedback has shown that its style still polarizes
Autoblog

The 'L' versions of BMW's flagship sedan ride on a wheelbase that is 5.5-inches longer than that of the 750i
ConsumerGuide

The most luxurious-feeling interior yet from BMW
Motor Trend

The previous generation of BMW 7-Series received much criticism for its more overt (ungainly, some have said) styling, so for the BMW 7-Series 2009 edition, BMW's designers have returned to the automaker's more traditional look.

The automotive press is very pleased with the changes to the 2009 BMW 7-Series' exterior, according to reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Jalopnik comments that "the design team has gone to great effort to correct the car's awkward-looking posterior," while Automobile Magazine reports that the latest 2009 BMW 7-Series "took what was right about its predecessor—its stunning proportions—and rids it of the ugly details."

From the exterior, nearly all BMW 7-Series 2009 models look the same, as ConsumerGuide reports that "the [BMW] 7-Series lineup will consist of two models, the 750i and 750Li"; the only difference between the two is that the Li is 5.5 inches longer. Both cars share an exterior that Car and Driver calls "spruced up, with a strong crease that runs the length of the car," while the "trunklid is far less bulbous."

Reviewers rave about the interior of the new 2009 BMW 7-Series as well, with Motor Trend reporting that the "most impressive" of all the improvements to the BMW 7-Series "are the changes inside," where the cabin is "marked by horizontal color gradations, a mix of fine leather and polished woods, and a new high-tech Black Panel instrument cluster." According to Autoblog reviewers, the Black Panel instrument cluster on the BMW 7-Series 2009 leaves "only the gauge rings and needles...visible when the car is shut off." Automobile Magazine states that some of the more notable interior changes include that "the shifter has moved back to the center console, the seat controls have moved back to the outboard positions, and the climate controls have, thankfully, moved out of iDrive."

Conclusion

The 2009 BMW 7-Series receives a much-needed styling makeover, both inside and out.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Takes what was right about its predecessor—its stunning proportions—and rids it of the ugly detailsAutomobile MagazineReader feedback has shown that its style still polarizesAutoblogThe 'L' versions of BMW's flagship sedan ride on a wheelbase that is 5.5-inches longer than that of the 750iConsumerGuideThe most luxurious-feeling interior yet from BMWMotor Trend The previous generation of BMW 7-Series received much criticism for its more overt (ungainly, some have said) styling, so for the BMW 7-Series 2009 edition, BMW's designers have returned to the automaker's more traditional look. The automotive press is very pleased with the changes to the 2009 BMW 7-Series' exterior, according to reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Jalopnik comments that "the design team has gone to great effort to correct the car's awkward-looking posterior," while Automobile Magazine reports that the latest 2009 BMW 7-Series "took what was right about its predecessor—its stunning proportions—and rids it of the ugly details." From the exterior, nearly all BMW 7-Series 2009 models look the same, as ConsumerGuide reports that "the [BMW] 7-Series lineup will consist of two models, the 750i and 750Li"; the only difference between the two is that the Li is 5.5 inches longer. Both cars share an exterior that Car and Driver calls "spruced up, with a strong crease that runs the length of the car," while the "trunklid is far less bulbous." Reviewers rave about the interior of the new 2009 BMW 7-Series as well, with Motor Trend reporting that the "most impressive" of all the improvements to the BMW 7-Series "are the changes inside," where the cabin is "marked by horizontal color gradations, a mix of fine leather and polished woods, and a new high-tech Black Panel instrument cluster." According to Autoblog reviewers, the Black Panel instrument cluster on the BMW 7-Series 2009 leaves "only the gauge rings and needles...visible when the car is shut off." Automobile Magazine states that some of the more notable interior changes include that "the shifter has moved back to the center console, the seat controls have moved back to the outboard positions, and the climate controls have, thankfully, moved out of iDrive." ConclusionThe 2009 BMW 7-Series receives a much-needed styling makeover, both inside and out. 2009 BMW 7-SERIES STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: "Takes what was right about its predecessor—its stunning proportions—and rids it of the ugly details" Autoblog: "Reader feedback has shown that its style still polarizes" ConsumerGuide: "The 'L' versions of BMW's flagship ...

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The BMW 7-Series has long duked it out with the Mercedes S-Class for Germany's top honors. The current S-Class is less visually appealing than this new Bimmer, though the S-Class does come in AMG-gone-wild editions. The Audi A8 is an aluminum-framed car with more conservative looks but a surprisingly nimble feel; it's offered in short- and long-wheelbase versions, as are the Jaguar XJ and Lexus LS. The Lexus LS 460 also gets a long-wheelbase hybrid companion, the LS 600h.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By zivsp #1, Posted: 4/6/2009

    Very nice

    Very well written.
    I will keep visiting...

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