New BMW 7-Series (2023)

For the 2023 model year, a brand-new generation of the 7-series, BMW's longtime flagship sedan and the company's most opulent and sophisticated vehicle, will be available. The basic design remains mostly unchanged from the present model: powertrain options include a twin-turbo V-8 and an inline-six turbocharged engine, with a plug-in hybrid joining the lineup later. Tested a heavily disguised prototype and discovered that the 7-series practically floats down the road. 

Thanks to certain modifications to the chassis and suspension, including a new rear-wheel steering system, it handles a touch more nimbly than the 2022 vehicle. Although it has a semi-autonomous driving mode for long highway drives thanks to its driver aid technology, the car's standout feature is an optional 31.3-inch rear entertainment display called Theater Screen that descends from the ceiling.

For the 2023 model year, the 7-series has undergone a thorough redesign and now features an even plusher interior, more cutting-edge technology, and more aggressive external flair. Delivery will commence in November 2022 when production starts this summer.

The 740i only comes with rear-wheel drive and is powered by BMW's incredibly smooth inline-six. Anticipate that the majority of customers will find this model to be more than adequate, but for those looking for all-wheel drive or more power, there is the 760i xDrive, which has a twin-turbo V-8. 

Both the Executive Lounge package (which includes power-adjustable reclining rear seats with massage features, among other luxuries) and the stylish 31.3-inch Theater Screen rear-seat entertainment system, which can stream content via the car's on-board Wi-Fi hotspot, are recommended if you intend to be chauffeured in your new 7-series. The same body shell will support an all-electric alternative called the i7; we examine that model individually.

Rear-wheel drive is the only available configuration for this model, which comes with a 375-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that is aided by a 48-volt hybrid system as standard (cars with this engine are referred to as 740i). According to BMW, the 740i will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds. The 760i xDrive's twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine produces 536 horsepower and utilises a 48-volt hybrid system to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, according to BMW. 

All-wheel drive is standard on this vehicle. During a brief test-drive event in Germany, the opportunity to try the eight-cylinder prototype model, noting both its smooth operation and strong acceleration. Air suspension is a standard feature on the new vehicle, and BMW has included rear-wheel steering assist.

Although fuel efficiency estimates for the 2023 7-series lineup have not yet been released, the electrical help and minor modifications to the gas-fired engines should result in slight improvements over the outgoing model. Take the 7-series on our 75 mph highway fuel efficiency test route when we get an opportunity to evaluate it, and we'll report the results here. Visit the EPA website to learn more about the 7-series' fuel efficiency.

The 7-series, the top model in the BMW lineup, offers its passengers a variety of comforts. The interior of the 7-series has a sophisticated vibe thanks to rich-smelling leathers, stainless steel accents, and beautiful glass and wood trim elements; purchasers may even select a new cashmere upholstery option, should it fit their unique style. 

The luxurious interior now boasts the richness, sophistication, and technology to more effectively compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-class. The 7-series offers plenty of room for passengers both up front and in the back, but when the Executive Lounge package is added, the 7-series really shines. This package includes power-adjustable reclining rear seats with massage, a wireless smartphone charging pad for the back seat area, and adjustable neck cushions on the headrests.

The iX SUV's huge digital gauge display is positioned beneath the same glass panel as the infotainment touchscreen, and the 7-series utilises a similar dashboard design. Crisp resolution and quick reaction are features of the reconfigurable displays. 

An optional rear-seat entertainment system called Theater Screen by BMW uses a massive 31.3-inch monitor that lowers from the car's ceiling. Rear-seat passengers may watch Netflix or browse the web via an onboard 5G cellular data connection, interfacing with the system via touchscreen displays built into the door panels.