Along the body sides, newly contoured rocker panels with a pronounced ridge lend
visual length to the profile; the rear bumper’s
wraparound tucks in more noticeably at the wheelwell and thus
visually emphasizes a 14-mm/0.6-in. wider rear track. Both 750 models
have a new standard wheel design, with seven relatively
wide spokes reaching right out to the rim. Yet another
exercise in subtlety, the trunklid is newly shaped while retaining the
original’s advantages in terms of aerodynamics and cargo
space; the taillights now wrap into the lid, and are
accented by a slender bright strip. Inside the taillight clusters – which of
course include BMW’s safety-enhancing Adaptive Brake
Lights – the running lights employ strips of light for
bolder and more attractive illumination. Setting a sporty accent, the rear
bumper ensemble incorporates a “diffusor” section at
bottom center.
Four new exterior colors become available, all metallics: Monaco Blue, Deep
Green, Michigan Blue and Barbera Red replace four of the
earlier colors. The total number of exterior colors
offered remains 12.
…and Interior
In the also freshened interior, the new details won’t leap out at you, but they
are numerous, and they also attest to the attention BMW
devotes to the “little things that count.”
Among the new refinements is the standard steering wheel’s design, with less
surface area at its center and a thicker rim for a
firmer, sportier grip. New climate-control knobs present improved
tactile feel to the user, and are trimmed in an elegant new Titanium
galvanic material that also appears in other details. The
iDrive system’s controllers – between the front seats, and in the
rear when the optional Rear Entertainment Package is present – have a
new, handier shape and a handsome leather insert on top.
New color schemes are offered, one of which is the warm, rich
Lava Blue with Black trim. The new 750i/Li standard wood trim is American
Walnut, while highgloss Ash in two available colors
remains a no-extra-cost option in these models.
Functional enhancements include the audio system’s new hard controls for AM/FM
and entertainment source selection; MP3 capability added
to the CD changer (standard 760i/Li, optional 750i/Li);
and a Bluetooth cellphone interface. Whereas previously the 7 Series came
standard with an installed (but also portable) phone, owners will now
select their own phone from a list of BMW-approved
handheld phones – and of course they can keep up with the latest
developments in this fast-moving technology while also enjoying the
Series’ standard hands-free calling, auto-dial functions
and Voice Command convenience.
New, easier-to-read graphics
Clearer color-coding of individual menus
Scrollable lists, where it’s easier to find the desired choice
Better visualization of selected functions
An all-new Climate menu
Expansion of information in the On-board Data menu
... and more.
The 7 Series’ iDrive system continues to be distinguished by its eight menus
within the Main Menu (four in other BMW Series); GPS
Navigation continues to be a standard part of iDrive, and
destinations can now be entered by spelling the destination’s name if desired.
