Big 2016 7 Series (G11/G12) Private Reveal on Wednesday, April 15, 2015

AKRAPOVICOWNS · 04-16-2015, 10:13 AM

Wow..ground breaking stuff indeed..the idrive screen is now touch screen!! Who would have thought!! And now you can make gestures like a moron while driving aswell!! Some awesome tech right there..

2 billion useless driving assists that 90% of owners aways keep disabled most of the time so it stop bothering you..awesome..

Hot spot on your car? Never seen before..unbelievable indeed this new 7.

Wireless charge your phone its pretty useful though..just hope it wirelessly connect to the idrive aswell.

But what disapoints me the most its the design..huge headlights..I thought scott said it would resemble the vision luxury but im failing to see where? I think if BMW hadn't given us the VL concept, i would never know how good this car could have looked like and wouldn't be so upset lol.

misterbeemer · 04-16-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS

Wow..ground breaking stuff indeed..the idrive screen is now touch screen!! Who would have thought!! And now you can make gestures like a moron while driving aswell!! Some awesome tech right there..

2 billion useless driving assists that 90% of owners aways keep disabled most of the time so it stop bothering you..awesome..

Hot spot on your car? Never seen before..unbelievable indeed this new 7.

Wireless charge your phone its pretty useful though..just hope it wirelessly connect to the idrive aswell.

But what disapoints me the most its the design..huge headlights..I thought scott said it would resemble the vision luxury but im failing to see where? I think if BMW hadn't given us the VL concept, i would never know how good this car could have looked like and wouldn't be so upset lol.

Precisely. Design from 2000, tech from 2012/2013. Nothing groundbreaking here. Would love to see a fully loaded 7 vs fully loaded S class weight comparison at some point.

RK3er · 04-16-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by misterbeemer

Hmm, so what happens if some idiot starts to wander in to your lane and you instinctively move a bit out of your lane to avoid hitting him? Car puts you back in collision course or smart enough to avoid the other car?

+1, I'd like to know. I can think of a few really bad scenarios (i.e. pot holes, deer, wandering children). I'm sure there are additional security measures but the potential is terryfying.

hellrotm · 04-16-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonymiabmw

I'm a BMW guy but for luxury sedans I'd take an S over a 7 anyday.

+1

S is on a different level in this segment.

Bigiggs · 04-16-2015, 10:40 AM

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I'm a BMW guy but for luxury sedans I'd take an S over a 7 anyday.

+1

S is on a different level in this segment.

I'll reserve judgment until I see see the beast in person. However, I do agree in principle to this statement. The new 7 will have to bring a lot to the table in order to best the S.

Cope · 04-16-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by misterbeemer

Precisely. Design from 2000, tech from 2012/2013. Nothing groundbreaking here. Would love to see a fully loaded 7 vs fully loaded S class weight comparison at some point.

Exactly what I was thinking. Hell even the wireless charging is already available in some other production cars. All in all, sounds like they're playing catch up.

UN23616 · 04-16-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan RUDMAN

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But what really makes this automobile is the interior with the new highly innovative i-drive that works with hand motion, double panel sunroof that lights up, all new electronics, speakers and a real "mood-light" interior light show throughout the vehicle. (different color selections). When you press the key in the evening, you will see a light on the ground by the car, similar to a "red carpet" in the shape of the number 7. so cool!

Thanks, Stan! The interior sounds so exciting!!

Does the sunroof actually light up, or can the driver control its transparency like the new S-class roofs? And do the panels operate independently, so the rear passengers can adjust their panel the way they want?

V1.47fan · 04-16-2015, 11:09 AM

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Wasn't pictures of the new 7 already shown???

dbs600 · 04-16-2015, 11:10 AM

What's with the shape of the 7 behind the desk?

Is a new font for model nomenclature coming?

Also used for the puddle light referenced?

e92ben · 04-16-2015, 11:20 AM

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Wasn't pictures of the new 7 already shown???

Hahaha

Zirenz2006 · 04-16-2015, 11:26 AM

Sounds awesome!

For the record I don't get the love for the S Class here. I think the interior while maybe luxurious is hideous.

TunedM2C · 04-16-2015, 11:44 AM

Does it have wifi?

AW335TT · 04-16-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RK3er

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Originally Posted by misterbeemer

Hmm, so what happens if some idiot starts to wander in to your lane and you instinctively move a bit out of your lane to avoid hitting him? Car puts you back in collision course or smart enough to avoid the other car?

+1, I'd like to know. I can think of a few really bad scenarios (i.e. pot holes, deer, wandering children). I'm sure there are additional security measures but the potential is terryfying.

Lol that would mean the car won't let you switch lanes at all. It's suppose to stop you drifting into another lane, which usually has no steering input. If you suddenly decide to swerve, it's not going to fight you and put you back into your lane.

Action JacksonE92 · 04-16-2015, 12:02 PM

Makes no sense to make a production car so secret. It's not like we won't see them all over LA in a few months. Smh.

rallybull · 04-16-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RK3er

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Originally Posted by misterbeemer

Hmm, so what happens if some idiot starts to wander in to your lane and you instinctively move a bit out of your lane to avoid hitting him? Car puts you back in collision course or smart enough to avoid the other car?

+1, I'd like to know. I can think of a few really bad scenarios (i.e. pot holes, deer, wandering children). I'm sure there are additional security measures but the potential is terryfying.

There is a difference between wandering off to the next lane vs making a sudden maneuver to the next lane. Should be fairly easy for the system to understand the difference between the two different situations.

rallybull · 04-16-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AW335TT

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Originally Posted by RK3er

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Originally Posted by misterbeemer

Hmm, so what happens if some idiot starts to wander in to your lane and you instinctively move a bit out of your lane to avoid hitting him? Car puts you back in collision course or smart enough to avoid the other car?

+1, I'd like to know. I can think of a few really bad scenarios (i.e. pot holes, deer, wandering children). I'm sure there are additional security measures but the potential is terryfying.

Lol that would mean the car won't let you switch lanes at all. It's suppose to stop you drifting into another lane, which usually has no steering input. If you suddenly decide to swerve, it's not going to fight you and put you back into your lane.

+1

Igor_M5 · 04-16-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Action JacksonE92

Makes no sense to make a production car so secret. It's not like we won't see them all over LA in a few months. Smh.

Marketing... the ones who feel special by getting a personal invite feel more connected to the brand and are more inclined to buy it.

jc5988 · 04-16-2015, 12:18 PM

thats some big ass taser bat

chrisny · 04-16-2015, 12:26 PM

Sounds awesome, thanks for sharing. I hope some of this makes it into the G30. 7 just too big for my tastes and needs.

jballs16 · 04-16-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jc5988

thats some big ass taser bat

Metal detector?

misterbeemer · 04-16-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rallybull

There is a difference between wandering off to the next lane vs making a sudden maneuver to the next lane. Should be fairly easy for the system to understand the difference between the two different situations.

There are many instances when you know where the potholes are and you do not tend to make a sudden lane departure to avoid them. I do this on a daily basis on the way home from work. I do not drift in to the other lane, but I do go a bit over the shoulder to avoid 3 bad patches on the highway.

aajami · 04-16-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan RUDMAN

The future is finally here.

BMW are truly the innovators and just watch the followers follow!

I see that Kool-Aid was served at this event.

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AKRAPOVICOWNS Captain 567 Rep 635 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: brazil iTrader: (0)	Wow..ground breaking stuff indeed..the idrive screen is now touch screen!! Who would have thought!! And now you can make gestures like a moron while driving aswell!! Some awesome tech right there.. 2 billion useless driving assists that 90% of owners aways keep disabled most of the time so it stop bothering you..awesome.. Hot spot on your car? Never seen before..unbelievable indeed this new 7. Wireless charge your phone its pretty useful though..just hope it wirelessly connect to the idrive aswell. But what disapoints me the most its the design..huge headlights..I thought scott said it would resemble the vision luxury but im failing to see where? I think if BMW hadn't given us the VL concept, i would never know how good this car could have looked like and wouldn't be so upset lol.
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dbs600 Colonel 266 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	What's with the shape of the 7 behind the desk? Is a new font for model nomenclature coming? Also used for the puddle light referenced? Attached Images
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chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Sounds awesome, thanks for sharing. I hope some of this makes it into the G30. 7 just too big for my tastes and needs.
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