While the new 7 Series is the largest sedan BMW has ever produced, the long-wheelbase-only 7 Series is only an inch longer than its predecessor at 206.6 inches. Wheelbase and width is unchanged at 124.6 inches for wheelbase and 74.9 inches for the width. Even with only a one-inch increase in length, BMW is claiming best-in-class rear legroom at 44.4 inches – a tenth of an inch more than the current 7.
While the dimensions remain very close to the last-gen 7, the interior outclasses it. The front passenger seat can slide forward and folded, allowing a lucky rear passenger to take advantage of the new pop-out footrest and optional 42.5-degree seat incline – available as part of the Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package. This proves the old saying, “You can live in a car, but you can’t drive your house”.
There’s only so much we can glean from a press release and all I can say is that I’m very, very excited to play with all the new gadgets and toys in the flagship sedan once we get our hands on one. I can already tell I’ll be spending several hours playing around with all the 445+ hp the 7 Series has to offer in 2016.
Pricing for Canada has not yet been announced but be sure we’ll have it up as soon as we can. For now, check out the pictures – especially the gorgeous interior.
