- 2010
2009 BMW 7-Series
- Used BMW 7-Series
BMW 7-Series - What the Auto Press Says
The BMW 7-Series is the super-luxury car for those who love to drive. It offers the handling balance of a sport sedan in the body of a luxury cruiser. From the driver's seat, it may be the best of a very fine class of automobile.
The 7-Series has been entirely redesigned for 2009.
Outside, the changes are obvious. While a sales success, the previous 7 struck many critics as oddly proportioned, with a pointlessly quirky interior design. The new 7 is none of those things. Reviewers agree that BMW's new flagship is a vast improvement over its already-excellent predecessor.
Its sleeker exterior houses an interior filled with advanced electronics and comfortable expanses of leather. But the best seat in any BMW is the driver's seat, and the 7 is no exception. Technological advances like driver-adjustable chassis tuning and four-wheel steering make this the most athletic 4,500-pound luxury car on the market.
It's also the most up-to-date. Audi's A8, and Jaguar's XJ are both due for updates in 2010 or 2011, but in 2009, the 7-Series is the only all-new super-luxury car, and carries technologies its rivals don't offer.
For 2009, the 7-Series is offered in two trim levels - the 750i and long-wheelbase 750Li. The two are mechanically identical rear-wheel-drive cars powered by a direct-injection, twin-turbocharged V8. All-wheel drive may be an option on future versions of the car, but is not yet on offer. A hybrid version is reportedly in development, but will not reach showrooms in 2009.
- "This latest, (mostly) all-new version comes to the U.S. in the spring of 2009 as a leading contender for the gold, reflecting the skills of the pentathlete with its unerring velocity, crisp footwork and quick reflexes, command of the elements, muscular elegance, and swift endurance. However, the large and lithe sedan also can do it all without breaking a sweat." - Motor Trend
- "If the last 7-series was BMW's best-selling 7-series ever, there's little doubt that this one will do even better. After all, it's vastly better looking and infinitely easier to use ...Until then, we can heave a sigh of relief that BMW has finally admitted -- without admitting anything at all-that the old 7-series was deeply flawed. And fixed the new one." -- Automobile Magazine
- "Yes, the new 7 is faster, nimbler and more fun than any plus-size sedan has a right to be. But with all due respect to the Bavarian engineering on display, that's almost an easy birdie on the BMW course. More surprisingly, the big BMW has ditched its misanthropic ways to embrace anyone in its rich presence." - New York Times
- "For those seeking flagship Bimmer luxury and technology, the company has revamped its top-dog BMW 7 Series for 2009. The fifth-generation 750i, as well as the 750Li version with its longer wheelbase, boast more electronic advancements-not to mention outright luxury-than any BMW ever." - Popular Mechanics
7-Series Performance - 9.6 (Excellent)
The 2009 BMW 7-Series offers the handling dynamics of a much smaller sport sedan together with an advanced twin-turbo V8 that some say outperforms many larger powerplants. Its unique driver-adjustable chassis control system allows owners to choose how sporty they'd like their 7 to be each time they drive. "Enveloped in perhaps the quietest car cabin ever devised, our all-day traverse in a long-wheelbase 750iL on narrow, winding roads and unlimited autobahn was a revealing showcase of the car's multilayered virtuosity," writes Motor Trend. Read More
7-Series Exterior - 8.4 (Very Good)
Reviewers say the 2009 BMW 7-Series is an attractive car that easily outshines the 2008 model, which some reviewers called awkward-looking. Its thinner profile is defined by subtle lines that give it a richness many find stunning. It's a car that rewards long looks. "This new design direction is best seen up close and in person-there are many sheetmetal subtleties that photos just cannot capture," according to Popular Mechanics. Read More
7-Series Interior - 9.2 (Excellent)
The interior of the 2009 BMW 7-Series is competitive within a class loaded with sumptuous passenger cabins, but this car decidedly emphasizes the driving experience. With a center stack canted toward the driver's seat and an advanced suite of electronics at the driver's disposal, it's undoubtedly more fun to control this car than to ride in it. "This is one of the most technologically advanced cars in the world," says Motor Trend. Reviewers repeatedly say that a new version of BMW's long-maligned iDrive controller, debuting in this car, is actually easy to use. Read More
7-Series Safety - NA
The 2009 BMW 7-Series has not been crash tested by either the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. If the car's safety equipment list is any indication, it should do very well in all tests. The 7 includes every modern safety system, including some new safety features BMW has developed just for this car. Read More
7-Series Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2009 BMW 7-Series reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). BMW's Ultimate Service agreement gives buyers a comprehensive four-year/50,000-mile warranty that includes all scheduled maintenance at no cost for the same period. Roadside assistance is complimentary for the warranty period as well. Read More
