2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7: What's New

Vehicle Overview

BMW’s flagship 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan that competes with top-line luxury cars like the Audi A8, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Offered with rear- or all-wheel drive, the 7 Series is also available in regular- and extended-length versions. This luxury sedan seats up to five and is powered by a six-cylinder gas engine in the 740i and ActiveHybrid 7, a V-8 in the 750i, a V-12 in the 760i, and a new turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine in the 740Ld xDrive. There’s also a performance-oriented V-8-powered Alpina B7.

New for 2015
The 740Ld xDrive joins the lineup with a 255-horsepower, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. It’s based on the extended-length sedan and comes with all-wheel drive. Bluetooth connectivity and a USB audio port are now standard. The 750 gains a leather dashboard and full-LED lighting while the Alpina B7 adds full-LED lighting.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

• Extended-length versions are 5.5 inches longer for greater rear-seat space
• Aluminum roof, doors, hood and front fenders for less weight
• Available high-beam assist automatically dims high beams for oncoming drivers
• Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• Adaptive headlights move with steering wheel
• Available LED headlights
• Power-folding, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
• 18-inch wheels; 19- and 20-inch wheels available
• 21-inch wheels (Alpina B7)
• Available M Sport Package augments the exterior with more aggressive lower bodywork and darker Shadowline door and window trim

Interior Highlights

• 10.2-inch dashboard screen for iDrive system
• Four-zone climate control, including independent control for rear passengers
• Available rear massaging and ventilated seats
• Available rear entertainment system with dual screens 
• Available head-up display
• Available Bang & Olufsen premium stereo

Under the Hood

• 315-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine for the 740 and ActiveHybrid 7
• 445-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 for the 750
• 540-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 for the Alpina B7
• 535-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 for the 760
• 255-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder for 740Ld xDrive
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Fuel-saving stop-start technology
• Rear- or available all-wheel drive

Safety Features

• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• Side curtain airbags
• Front-seat side-impact airbags
• Knee airbags
• Backup camera; surround-view camera system available
• Automatic collision notification with 10-year subscription
• Available lane departure warning
• Available blind spot warning system
• Available night vision with pedestrian detection