ALMOST A year after the W223-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class wowed us with its all-round excellence and supreme elegance – prompting the label of ‘best sedan in the world’ – BMW has responded with an all-new seventh-generation (G70) 7 Series.
Simplified to just two variants for Australia – one petrol, one electric – the imposing new 7 Series has bucked convention and reimagined what a flagship sedan should be for BMW. Not only is it the first truly modern 7 Series design since the Chris Bangle-penned E65 of 2001, animated by an intimidating front-end, Munich’s statement sedan also rejects conservatism with its packaging. It’s offered in just one super-sized body style in all markets, rather than the short- and long-wheelbase variants of the past.
At almost 5.4m long, riding on a slightly longer wheelbase (3215mm) than the previous L version, the new 7 is easily the most imposing limousine in its segment. It also stands 65mm taller to
