宝马近日正式发布了新一代2016款7系。虽然是新一代车型，但新车外观采用渐进式改款，车厂宣称该车具备“超强动态行驶性能”并可提供“适合长距离行驶的豪华性和舒适性”。新车仍采用了人们熟悉的前脸，包括突出的双肾格栅和两侧标配的LED前大灯（可选装激光前大灯）。该车还配备LED雾灯，前翼散热孔，增加更多车身镀铬装饰。其他亮点包括L形尾灯组，17-21英寸不同尺寸的轮圈选择。新一代7系与前一代车型一样提供标准和长轴距版本，后者轴距增加14厘米，后排腿部活动空间更加充裕。谈到内装，该车配备了Dakota或纳帕真皮和实木内饰以及铝制装饰件，表面金属材质旋钮，触摸感应控制，新的iDrive信息娱乐系统集成触控显示屏和手势控制技术。长轴距版买家还可选择Executive Lounge套装，它包括四温区自动空调，透气座椅，带按摩功能椅背倾角可调后排座椅，后排中控台还集成了遮挡桌板，杯架和7英寸Touch Command平板电脑。其他选装件包括全景玻璃天窗（仅限长轴距版），Bowers & Wilkins Diamond环绕音响。而Ambient Air套装还包括空气净化并可释放八种不同的香味。至于最重要的动力系统，750i xDrive / 750Li xDrive搭载4.4升V8 TwinPower Turbo引擎，功率330千瓦/450马力，扭矩650牛米。车辆百公里加速时间4.4秒，最高时速250公里。740i / 740Li搭载3.0升六缸TwinPower Turbo引擎，功率240千瓦/326马力，扭矩450牛米。车辆百公里加速时间5.5秒，最高时速250公里。730d / 730Ld / 730d xDrive / 730Ld xDrive搭载一台3.0升六缸TwinPower Turbo柴油引擎，功率195千瓦/265马力，扭矩620牛米。车辆百公里加速时间5.8秒，最高时速250公里。这次新推出的740e / 740Le / 740Le xDrive插电混动车搭载一台2.0升四缸TwinPower Turbo汽油引擎和一台70千瓦/95马力电机及锂电池组。车辆综合输出功率240千瓦/326马力，百公里加速时间5.5秒，最高时速240公里。重要的是，该车百公里油耗仅为2.1升，在纯电动模式下最长可行驶40公里，最高时速120公里。为提升操控性，所有车型均标配双轴空气悬挂并带有自动自水平和动态减震控制系统。消费者还可选装Executive Drive Pro套装，包括主动底盘控制系统和电子机械主动防翻滚稳定系统。该套装还包括底盘控制功能，它利用导航系统和立体摄像头预判前方路况，可及时调整悬挂设置，避免前方坑洼路面造成车辆颠簸。
2016 BMW 7-Series officially unveiled
BMW has officially unveiled the new 7-Series.
Designed to combine "supreme dynamic ability" with "luxurious long-distance comfort," the redesigned 7-Series sports an evolutionary exterior that has been criticized for being too conservative. Regardless of where your opinion lies, the model features a familiar front fascia with a prominent twin kidney grille that is flanked by standard LED headlights or optional Laserlight headlights. The luxury sedan also has LED fog lights, front fender vents and copious amounts of chrome trim. Other highlights include L-shaped taillights and a variety of wheels in sizes ranging from 17- to 21-inches.
As before, BMW will continue to offer standard and long-wheelbase variants. The latter model is 14cm (5.5 inches) longer and has a spacious rear passenger compartment.
Speaking of the interior, it features Dakota leather or Nappa leather upholstery as well as wood trim and aluminum accents. The car also has metallic switchgear, touch sensitive controls and a new iDrive infotainment system with a touchscreen and gesture control technology.
Buyers looking to sit in the lap of luxury can order an Executive Lounge package on long-wheelbase variants. It features a four-zone automatic climate control system, ventilated seats and power rear seats with a massage function. If that's not impressive enough, there's an Executive Lounge rear console which houses a fold out table, cup holders and a 7-inch Touch Command tablet.
Other notable options include a Sky Lounge Panorama glass roof (on LWB variants), a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system and an Ambient Air package which ionizes the air and releases one of eight different aromas.
Under the hood, there will be a variety of powertrains including:
A 750i xDrive / 750Li xDrive with a 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine that develops 450 PS (330 kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 4.4 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
A 740i / 740Li with a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine with 326 PS (240 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. It runs from 0-100 km/h in as little as 5.5 seconds before topping out at 250 km/h (155 mph).
A 730d / 730Ld / 730d xDrive / 730Ld xDrive with a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder diesel engine that produces 265 PS (195 kW) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. It's a little slower than the petrol-powered models but can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 5.8 seconds before topping out at 250 km/h (155 mph).
There's also a new BMW 740e / 740Le / 740Le xDrive plug-in hybrid which has a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine, a 95 PS (70 kW) electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. This enables the model to produce a combined maximum output of 326 PS (240 kW) which allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 5.5 seconds before hitting a top speed in excess of 240 km/h (149 mph). More importantly, the model consumes as little as 2.1 L/100km (134.5 mpg UK) and can travel up to 40 km (25 miles) on electricity alone at speeds up to 120 km/h (75 mph).
On the handling front, all models are equipped with a standard two-axle air suspension with automatic self-leveling and Dynamic Damper Control. Customers can also order an optional Executive Drive Pro package which adds an active chassis control system with an electromechanic active roll stabilization system. The package also includes an anticipatory chassis control function that uses information from the navigation system and a stereo camera to setup the suspension for upcoming road hazards such as potholes