, provides an agreeable balance between ride comfort and body control. It uses a combination of double wishbones up front and multi- links at the rear. The air springs and variable dampers provide excellent composure and comfort. Shock absorption is particularly impressive.
There is nice progression to the brake pedal but it does lack for feel. Put this down to the i7’s sophisticated energy recuperation system. It offers three modes and is claimed to contribute handsomely to the new BMW’s overall range, which is said to be better than the iX’s thanks to superior aerodynamics, with overall energy recuperation of up to 208kW when you get hard on the stoppers.
For those not ready to go electric, BMW will continue to offer the new 7 Series with a range of ICE units in the UK. These include a mild-hybrid turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder diesel in the 740d. We’re told the turbo 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder and turbo 4.4-litre V8 petrol engines in the new 740i and 750i will not be offered in European markets. They will be indirectly replaced by a pair of plug-in hybrid drivetrains, details of which remain under wraps.
From the side and back, I think it’s pretty decent but the front with split headlights make it look odd and not really fitting with the rest of the car, but we’ll see what it looks like once it’s revealed.
Really, doubtful but probably nice to drive, bet it doesn’t even have a drunk under that huge bonnet
... not exactly. It has the shape of a nice x-large box of Sunday biscuits.
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