BMW 7 Series Review, Specs & Performance
The German flagship dominates with technology.
The new contract hire BMW 7 Series saloon offers impressive exterior styling, and the latest generation manages to redefine the segment’s levels of luxury. It’s also a big step up from the predecessor - which was already a very impressive car. An all-electric version, the i7, is due in 2023.
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Overview of the BMW 7 Series
BMW 7 Series Car Lease Deals
Leasing a 7 Series is a smart way to drive the latest cutting-edge luxury saloon for a fixed monthly rental. Low initial outlays are available and fixed monthly rentals make for easy budgeting. Couple this with the flexibility to choose your desired specification and you are on to a winning formula!
When you lease a BMW 7 Series Saloon, you will experience a simple leasing process and the benefits of car leasing for 2 – 4 years. Start by browsing and comparing our wide range of 7 Series car lease deals and select an offer that meets your requirements.
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What to expect when you lease a BMW 7 Series
With a BMW 7 Series contract hire, you will get free delivery straight to your door, anywhere in the UK mainland, the full BMW warranty as you would expect, and road tax for the length of your lease. Meaning you don’t have to worry about all the extra details that come with buying a car. Just drive away with the brand new BMW 7 series leasing deal for complete peace of mind.
You can also have your new 7 covered under a maintained lease agreement. This would enhance your leasing experience by including servicing, maintenance (wipers, brakes, bulbs and so on), and premium branded tyres (even puncture repairs). Then all you would have to do is insure it and add fuel!
BMW 7 Series from First Vehicle Leasing
Leasing a new 7 Series from FVL is a way for you to avoid the risk of depreciation and allows you to enjoy reduced monthly spend with a cost-effective, fixed monthly rental price. You won't have to worry about an MOT until the vehicle is three years old, and you'll enjoy the benefits of BMW’s manufacturer's warranty too.
FVL has been leasing luxury cars over the internet for 24 years. In this time, we have built long-standing relationships with our prestige vehicle suppliers. We have over ten leasing companies in our hand-picked panel that allow us to shop the marketplace for the best car lease deals to suit your needs.
We are known for our excellent customer service and outstanding value, and we are in pole position to give you the best advice on leasing combustion and electric vehicles. If you are ready to start your leasing journey with the new BMW 7 Series, then give us a call on 0333 00 333 25 or contact us here. We're always happy to help answer your questions and guide you through the BMW 7 Series leasing process.
BMW 7 Series in a nutshell
ENGINES AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE BMW 7 SERIES
The engines for the BMW 7 Series lease range include a mild-hybrid powertrain in the 740d xDrive with emissions of 150g/km and fuel economy of 41 mpg. There are plug-in hybrids with petrol engines available with the 750e xDrive offering a more impressive 283 mpg with emissions of just 22g/km, and another plug-in alternative offering 257 mpg with emissions of 25g/km.
More importantly, the plug-in hybrid BMW 7 Series offers up to 50 miles of battery-powered range. When the i7 appears it will offer a range of 388 miles - and the potential of rapid charging that will add 106 miles of range in 10 minutes. To explore all of our electric car lease deals please tap the link.
The best performance in the range can be found with the M Sport with drivers having a responsive engine delivering 571 hp and torque of 800Nm. There are no figures for its 0 to 62 mph sprint time, or for the top speed. The diesel-powered version offers 490 hp, with torque of 700Nm.
EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING
There are high hopes for the BMW 7 Series car lease range with the firm making clear that it is redefining the luxury segment with new levels of digitalisation, sustainability and electrification. And, it has to be said, that this is a great creation.
It’s a major step forward from its predecessor and is packed with innovation and technology to deliver a truly high performance saloon. The striking modern style helps it stand out and it is only available in long-wheelbase form in either Excellence or M Sport guises. Next year, the all-electric i7 xDrive60 will boost its popularity even further.
Among the innovations is an incredible 31.3-inch 8K theatre screen for those sitting in the rear seats with the firm’s latest Operating System 8, along with their new interaction bar and curved display. This delivers a futuristic look and makes the car’s interior a very pleasant and comfortable place to spend time. BMW has added Amazon Fire TV and a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system along with touchscreen remotes available in the car’s door panels.
Whenever the theatre screen is switched on, there are automated rear shades that will create privacy. Passengers can play games, get information, stream videos and listen to music while the car is moving, and the screen will fold into the ceiling when not being used.
The new model is slightly larger than the version it replaces to create more space in the cabin and the exterior tweaks include illuminating the kidney grille and there are new twin circular headlights. The rear end has also been given a make-over with elegant and slim LED rear light units giving it an attractive appearance.
There’s also more space for those sitting in the rear, particularly for leg and head room. The seats have multifunction to make them comfortable with the option of executive lounge seats and mounts for attaching tablets.
The new cockpit also sees the removal of various controls, switches and buttons and there’s good use of wood for the interior trim. The curved infotainment display is 12.3-inches wide and there’s a control screen of 14.9-inches too. Both screens share a glass surface to create an impressive look. They are also easy to use.
Passengers also get to enjoy four-zone automatic climate control and there’s a panoramic glass sunroof fitted as standard. BMW also has an option to add the sky lounge which utilises LED units to deliver a light show that impresses at night.
The driving comfort is delivered using an advanced chassis that makes the body more rigid, so drivers get to enjoy precise steering and an agile car. Air suspension also plays its part with electronically controlled dampers for easier manoeuvring and better poise to make this an easy saloon to control.
The new contract hire BMW 7 Series Saloon is packed with safety equipment including collision warning, crossroads warning and a cyclist and pedestrian warning system that has a braking function. Other features include speed limit information with a no-overtaking indicator, speed limit assist and there’s an evasion assistant as well. Drivers can use the option of driving assistant pro which offers automated driving at speeds of up to 112 mph and this utilises the automatic speed limit assist to regulate the car speed and avoid other vehicles on the road.
And since this is a large car, the parking assistant plus along with the reversing assistant fitted as standard makes parking easy. For something a little smaller you can view the latest BMW 5 Series lease deals here.
Essentially, this is a stylish and well-made luxury saloon, and the BMW 7 Series leasing range offers superlative levels of luxury and is definitely an ultimate driving machine.