BMW 7 Series, 2001 - 2008
458Rating4.08% worse than average rating of competitors (4.3)Review number: 8 RecommendsYes 0% No 100%
One of the diamonds in the BMW crown. The new BMW 7 Series is the first to introduce the iDrive system, which consists of a color video display in the instrument panel and a controller similar to a computer mouse that controls a range of settings: the eight-menu system can be used to control climate control, audio, navigation, suspension and more. However, the system has been criticized for its very complex navigation and for being too intuitive. Shortly afterwards, the system was copied by Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and today any self-respecting manufacturer has installed a similar system in higher-end cars. The first E65s were full of problems, the vast majority of which were software-related. The E65 / E66 is the only BMW to be produced with the most powerful 6.0-liter V12 petrol and 4.4-liter V8 turbodiesel engines. In general, the BMW 7 Series is, as always, highly valued - its Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8 stand out from their competitors with their excellent sporty handling, original interior design and extremely powerful engines. Disadvantages - mentioned complex iDrive, some other minor glitches.