2017 BMW 7 Series Video Review

By Mike Hanley
July 31, 2017

CARS.COM — Flagship luxury sedans get the best that a brand has to offer — and the BMW 7 Series drives that home. In the new 740e plug-in hybrid, its high-tech drivetrain is complemented by high-tech convenience features like gesture control, a key fob with an integrated screen and a 3-D camera view. But when we put these features to the test, we found out that the latest isn’t necessarily the greatest.

Watch the video to see what worked and what fell short.
Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

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