I can't explain how much I hate manufacturers hiding every single option in the infotainment system instead of just having buttons for the most used things...It's just as distracting if not more distracting to fiddle with the infotainment system than it is to use your phone while driving...
That is what happens when you let 'designers' do everything and practicality gets completely lost. This is a huge issue in pretty much anything these days.. I've got Bosch oven designed by someone who has never stepped into a kitchen.
I'm probably part of the last generation of people that found buttons in cars so satisfying and easy to use. Now, you have to take go through like 5 different menus just to access one feature that would you would press a button for.
Buttons, dials, levers etc perform an important safety function. You instinctively learn where they are and don't need to take your attention away from the road. They also unambiguously do something and provide a positive response to that effect. While there are things that can be pushed into the infotainment system there are red line items that should never be - wipers, volume, aircon, indicators, headlights, full/dipped beam, cruise control and some other stuff. And neither should they be replaced with haptic style buttons. Unfortunately some manufacturers, especially Tesla don't know when to stop and their cars are actually dangerous from it - witness the Model 3 which relegates wiper speeds to the dashboard which has caused crashes, or the new Model S that has a ridiculous flight yoke style steering wheel. But even the likes of VW are using junk haptic controls and for the life of me I don't get it.
Well, looking at it logically, for some functions, physical buttons are superior. For instance, climate control… thos digital buttons are not tactile and are very distracting.
Seeing how far the 7 series has came makes me so happy to have owned an e38 7 series... there will never be another like it... simple, yet luxurious and over engineered in all the right places
A bit like they they got something with the scale wrong and build a car about 1.7 times larger than it was supposed to be. I mean it's as big as a van which would fit for 8 people and a lot of luggage - but it's just a limousine probably only used by one person all the time.
The car grill is hideous, but the interior is pretty impressive. As for the blinking lights..blinking yellow means proceed with caution or slowly and blinking red is the same as a stop sign. Usually happens if the light has an issue.
Haha I don't know the obsession people have on these big grills. Personally I love them. It's like saying Rolls Royce grills are hideous lol. The big grills are here to stay better get used to it 😂 or switch cars. Am Proud owner of 5 series will most likely be upgrading to 7
To be honest, I'd really keep my e34 over this one. I just enjoy having buttons and full control of everthing in it at all times. It's got heated seats, electrical mirrors and a manual key lock.
C'mon be realistic :) I was saying the same thing when I had e39 10 years ago. But after few years I was able to afford g11m and it is or was really miles ahead of any older bmw.
@@Aleskoo100 it's a joke but didn't you notice how he makes fun about lot of stuff in the cars, criticizes bad solutions, has lot of sexual connotations and references and treats and handles cars in a let's say quite an eccentric way 😁 I'm not sure they are happy about that or it is positive sign that not everyone has lost their sense for humor 🤷🏻♂️
The BMW interior tech is impressive! I still can't get past the front grille! Rear looks slightly aggressive! The side is definitely underwhelming! Love the drive experience presentation Matt!
The front looks like straight out of cyberpunk 77. I think there are just some old soggy ass grandpas who dont like it, well stick to your beetle then.
Review WOW. It's refreshing to watch a review of a BMW where it is less biased against and more objective and fair. Thanks Mat, I'd love me one of these.
@@MM-wp5spit looks cheap and they just put a bunch of nonesense things to distract you from how cheap it is. Like cheap glass crystal, looks like some dollar store crap. I liked 7 series I have a s class Mercedes now and it’s sad the new ones are just getting cheap.
I see this car as a potential money pit, it has so much technology and so much sensors everywhere that can go wrong. I don't see how can someone own this car in the future, they cost of repair would be astronomical specially with all the complex computers and systems this car has!
Matt does not mention this is a compromised ICE platform based. It's therefore very heavy, less efficient, smaller interior compared to Pure EV platform car of this size. It's drag coefficient is much worse than EQS Model S and Nio ET7. It's transmission tunnel running at the back has nothing inside, a reminder of compromise.
No matter the brand, that´s what I love in the reviews, they are quite honest with the good and the bad....love the provocation of presenting a BMW and watch a Mercedes review at the same time. Anyway it must be a great car to drive 🙃
The traffic light thing that Matt encountered was likely due to a power (mains) outage. In California when commercial power fails the traffic lights flash red on battery, turning the intersection into a 4 way stop. Technically it's still a 4 way stop even after the batteries run out.
@@secret222 I'm sure he was just joking. He has more common sense than most. I mean he gets paid to do a dream job. The only other profession this good is doing porn.
That's pretty interesting. (most) traffic lights here in mexico do this from 11pm to 5am so everything turns to a 4 way intersection. I said most because some lights on big intersections (like 6 different roads or stuff like that) or intersections that generally have a lot of transit stay working normally. I thought this was like a standard thing in most of the world
@@secret222 It is a feature though isn't it. In Europe they would flash yellow and fall back to whatever traffic rules are in place (probably yield signs).
Even a "4 way stop" is confusing for an European. In France, if the rule was that the first arrived can go first, most people would accelerate to be the first, and I am not sure it would end well !
I agree with you, I had the opportunity to make an investment with mr Shawn Richard I am so happy I didn't waste that opportunity because it changed my life
@@purwantiallan5089 it's Matt not mat. The car I would like matt to review are Koenigseggs. I am curious how he will critique a car that was LITERALLY made by a genius. I wish that he will review a Koenigsegg one:1, jesko, gemera, cc850, and one of the agera models.
@@Austria4e so out of all the cars thats the best ? ever driven a ferarri ? or lamborginhi aventador svj, if the 7 can top that ill have to get my hands on one then
@@presidential3228 How are you comparing an Aventador to a 7-series?! I hope you realise the 7-series is a large car for comfort and luxury. The aventador is a 2-door sports car. They are extremely different types of cars. You are comparing apples to oranges my dude. And you need a quick course of reading comprehension, he said "The best car I have ever driven". He refers to all the cars he has driven so far, not all the cars that exist in the world. You just sound like a salty teen...
Oh god - I am always changing the adaptive cruise distance setting as needed in traffic. If I'm in heavy traffic where I don't want people constantly cutting in, I change it to the nearest setting. If I'm in a 2-lane road I select a further distance. And depending on exterior conditions, I adjust from there as I deem rational for safe driving. Literally multiple times per drive. Changing the setting in the infotainment center would drive me nuts.
It's great that all modern cars are being filled with electronics, screens, fancy interior lights, and suede headliners. It really justifies them being priced as much as a house.
Accounting for inflation, car prices have BARELY increased in the last few decades. So, with all the added safety features, comfort and technology, it's a pretty amazing deal. Also, I wouldn't want the house that you can get for $108,000.
As a matter of fact, I just Googled it. In 1998, the 7 series cost about $71,000, which equates to $129,000 in today's money. This new gas 7 series is about 108,000 British pounds with options, which equates to $132,000 American. I was more right than I even realized.
@@arster2935 seen one in a bmw deslership, looks like a gaming pc from a 16 year old that just wants rgb everything. And yes i am a huge bmw fan, but this is an atrocity
Despite the looks, which don't match my taste, the question is this: how reliable is this car, considering all these high-tech gadgets, in the next 5 years? Most smartphones after 2 years become quite outdated...
@@Jorge-jk5xr Won't happen, car companies want you to buy the latest model, why would they offer upgrades so owners could keep their older cars for longer? It doesn't make any business sense
Spending most of the time with the car IN the car, the amazing interior and superior driving comfort absolutely nails it for me! Script at 15:10 is hilarious!
While the front styling is polarizing, this example is the best version. Dark color, hides the lower headlamps so you really notice the upper lamps. It's not hideous in this guise, but acceptable. The interior is gorgeous though
These new cars have so much ambient lighting. This feels like I’m watching an old 2002 Honda video…maybe cars like these should be reviewed inside a garage.
Agree Makes the Mercedes ambient lighting look tacky Love how BMW went for the crystal look and royal colours Mercedes ambient lighting reminds me of a cheap strip club
That gigantic display in the rear seat is absolutely gorgeous. BMW really came fighting with the current 7 Series. Too bad the exterior is not that great but that is a small complaint.
Matt, when you have the car for a few days or so to test out. Please focus on the details on how the car rides compared to the S580 as well to compare how the steering feel is or how much it has improved or if it has any feel at all. Thanks 🙂
Nobody will own a car, phone.... Car prices are deliberately inflated to protect residuals during the warranty period, and so we simply "pay and return". Worthless in 5 years Your only inconvenience is waiting for the loan car every month!
After 10-15 years, those hi-tech things will look primitive like a 2000's computer... A car like this never will be considered classic. And yes, a E21 from '80s are looking much better. That's my oppinion, but who cares about that...
I dread, when the cache/storage on this dumb computer systems gets exhausted and then what ???? Trade in the cars at a huge loss because you have no more memory
He's as dry as the dessert.. Think I've laughed at him less than a handful of times. He's good at reviews, but he's definitely not funny. Not to mention the constant segues to ads are annoying as fuck, especially when SponsorBlock is down temporarily.
@@TheJohnboyhunter True. There are some cracking aftermarket mods for the slimmer kidney grille on the M cars. I have a company car as it stands, but a few years down the line I'll be buying an M3, so those aftermarket mods will come in handy.
The thing about BMW designs is that everybody hates them first, then it starts to grow on people)) The two tone dark version looks pretty impressive. With the proper rim style and proper color, this car looks good.
BMW have done very well on the 7/i7 series. Unlike the s class, there was no wow moment when first saw and the the quality of materials makes it feel cheap.
@@pepsicherry6389 It’s not about money it’s about it breaking down waiting for a tow truck nd having to go to the dealership.. So time for me is more important
@@mikepatton3712 This is probably not meant to be a car for you then. These cars are owned by people who have multiple luxury cars and don't care if one of them breaks every now and again.
This car's engine is generally reliable, since BMW's major twin turbo v8 issues subsided around 2016. It's no camry but it should definitely have no problem hitting 200k+
I'm not the biggest BMW fan... but I like it. Looks awesome in that matte black. I like the big screen, but (!) I miss some small buttons for features that you use much more often than others.
@@conniemeerman2156 The key problem here is its not bespoke, It's based on a compromised ICE platform. This is unlike Mercedes EQS or Chinese rivals Nio ET7 or Model S. This makes i7 less efficient, it's heavier, slower to sixty, less roomy compared to pure EV design and not to mention very expensive despite critical shortcomings..
I like that giant widescreen but isn’t it gonna block most of the drivers rear view mirror or does it also have the virtual rear view. Would be cool if it automatically switched to camera view when the screen goes down
BMW once made most beautifull cars.... I remenber first 318 IS coupe. slik, high tech, driver - oriented, serious but dynamic. Nothing to do with those plastic juelery - immitating led lights, huge refrigarator - cooling immitating grills, lack of physical buttons for basic operations which is unconvenient and maybe unsafe. Anyway, review is nice, informative and enjoying, as always,
You know it's not a carwow video with Mat Watson if he doesn't launch the vehicle/s he is testing from 0-60mph. I hope this is a car that the more I look at it, the more I will like it. One of the coolest interiors with that massive rear entertainment screen!
I get super picky when it comes to interior design. I don’t like the idea pulling over to access all the bloody options just to turn down the heat or something. I guess I’m old fashion that way. I know what the dials do while I’m driving and no need to take my eyes off the road. I guess I just haven’t driven higher tech cars but I still think it be a safety issue.
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I can't explain how much I hate manufacturers hiding every single option in the infotainment system instead of just having buttons for the most used things...It's just as distracting if not more distracting to fiddle with the infotainment system than it is to use your phone while driving...
Exactly having to click through 4 menus on my golf to turn off traction control is ridiculous.
That is what happens when you let 'designers' do everything and practicality gets completely lost. This is a huge issue in pretty much anything these days.. I've got Bosch oven designed by someone who has never stepped into a kitchen.
It's cheaper, that's why. But the cars still get more expensive.
But remember, you can't use your phone while driving. But totally okay if you want to go through 10 screens and enable recuperation mode.
Let alone all the bloody fingerprints on your plasticky screen
Great to have the big front to bring in lots of air to cool down the engine of the i7.
Yeah 😂
Makes sense on the petrol powered version
But I get what you mean 😂
U need to cool the batteries somehow.. Maybe thats the reason? 🤷🏻♂️
BEVs still produce a lot of heat , both batteries and the electric motor. Think how hot something like a phone can get and certainly laptops.
@@MNEAntonio there is no vents on the front grill and the batteries are in the floor
I'm probably part of the last generation of people that found buttons in cars so satisfying and easy to use. Now, you have to take go through like 5 different menus just to access one feature that would you would press a button for.
Thats actually good. It means how accessible the function is like how specific you want it to be
Buttons, dials, levers etc perform an important safety function. You instinctively learn where they are and don't need to take your attention away from the road. They also unambiguously do something and provide a positive response to that effect. While there are things that can be pushed into the infotainment system there are red line items that should never be - wipers, volume, aircon, indicators, headlights, full/dipped beam, cruise control and some other stuff. And neither should they be replaced with haptic style buttons. Unfortunately some manufacturers, especially Tesla don't know when to stop and their cars are actually dangerous from it - witness the Model 3 which relegates wiper speeds to the dashboard which has caused crashes, or the new Model S that has a ridiculous flight yoke style steering wheel. But even the likes of VW are using junk haptic controls and for the life of me I don't get it.
Just speak with it dude 💟
Well, looking at it logically, for some functions, physical buttons are superior. For instance, climate control… thos digital buttons are not tactile and are very distracting.
Well, in the past we would dream about high-tech stuff and now that it is here, we complain about it and want to go back to the old tech.
Seeing how far the 7 series has came makes me so happy to have owned an e38 7 series... there will never be another like it... simple, yet luxurious and over engineered in all the right places
Looks like a tank
A bit like they they got something with the scale wrong and build a car about 1.7 times larger than it was supposed to be. I mean it's as big as a van which would fit for 8 people and a lot of luggage - but it's just a limousine probably only used by one person all the time.
Yes, the e38 was peak 7 series and will never be overtaken in style and elegance. And quality either
@@Baujahr90erAG Tomorrow Never Dies, The Transporter....
How far it has gone rather than came. e38 is peak, this is just too much.
Biggest feature of this car, a huge display.
What a world we are living in!
Yep. Its amazing car to drive actually.
🎶This is the world that we live in 🎶
@@purwantiallan5089 and a hoerible car to look at. It just looks like something to be sale in China. Man i miss the old one
@@enai-lo it looks nice imo
@@purwantiallan5089 no.. it's an amazing car to be driven in.
I love how your new videos feel just like your old videos. Never change Mat.
Still BMW
(they don't)
They don’t do the Easter egg now! 😐
👉🏻 Check my TG - EXE43 for too young girls 🙈
The car grill is hideous, but the interior is pretty impressive. As for the blinking lights..blinking yellow means proceed with caution or slowly and blinking red is the same as a stop sign. Usually happens if the light has an issue.
The car grill is INVISIBLE on the monochrome black Darth Vader daily driver Death Star edition.
@@mizzy6715 They need to give their design team bonuses based on doubling volume this century, not a buyer, r u troll? Be gone!
Wait. This is THE ZOLLOTECH love ur vids
The car grill is hideous. Like with pretty much any recent BMW.
Haha I don't know the obsession people have on these big grills. Personally I love them. It's like saying Rolls Royce grills are hideous lol. The big grills are here to stay better get used to it 😂 or switch cars. Am Proud owner of 5 series will most likely be upgrading to 7
To be honest, I'd really keep my e34 over this one. I just enjoy having buttons and full control of everthing in it at all times. It's got heated seats, electrical mirrors and a manual key lock.
if it aint broke.... dont fix it.... complete agree with you about the manual buttons - much better than trawling through option screens.
C'mon be realistic :) I was saying the same thing when I had e39 10 years ago. But after few years I was able to afford g11m and it is or was really miles ahead of any older bmw.
Yea, but ur comparing a 3k car to a 120k car. I’d take this a million times over a old fossil
The editor has outdone himself once again 👏👏👏
The editor always nailed those, Tomas.
The breaking bad part got me laughing for the rest of the video
It needs more cuts. Feels a bit slow with one cut per second.
Matt is hilarious, but I wonder how brands even allow him to review their cars 😂😂
How? Did you see the subscriber count? Thats why...
@@Aleskoo100 ..
He's talking about matt criticizing there brands lol
@@Aleskoo100 it's a joke but didn't you notice how he makes fun about lot of stuff in the cars, criticizes bad solutions, has lot of sexual connotations and references and treats and handles cars in a let's say quite an eccentric way 😁 I'm not sure they are happy about that or it is positive sign that not everyone has lost their sense for humor 🤷🏻♂️
@@AleksandarGospic i belive they usually get cars from some indoviduals and not from the brand itself
@@AleksandarGospic bas ga boli brate 😂
The BMW interior tech is impressive! I still can't get past the front grille! Rear looks slightly aggressive! The side is definitely underwhelming! Love the drive experience presentation Matt!
May I ask how old you are? I love the front and I’m
@Massimo Hack your a legend bro
@@juliend5047 you're one of those people that Mat just mentioned in the vid at 1:40
The front looks like straight out of cyberpunk 77. I think there are just some old soggy ass grandpas who dont like it, well stick to your beetle then.
@Massimo Hack i think it looks dope, wipe the dust off of your eyes grandpa
The BREAKING BAD intro music and clips made this video totally awesome. That’s my most favorite tv series ever
The dual tone version is like a fix to hide all the imperfections 😅
looks terrible
Dual tone color first time on bmw e21.
Even Matt agrees at 2:50
Nonsense!!!! Where do you bring such lies!!!!?
@@ٴۥٴٴٴ looks is subjective 🤡
Review WOW. It's refreshing to watch a review of a BMW where it is less biased against and more objective and fair. Thanks Mat, I'd love me one of these.
the citroen picasso comparison killed me lmao
Is there also a version of it, that looks good?
😂
No. They all look lije overblowb toys designed by someone on a bad LSD trip. Thats called "design" today. 😨
@@MM-wp5sp you're just old
@@Mandrak789No, you're just 12 years old.
@@MM-wp5spit looks cheap and they just put a bunch of nonesense things to distract you from how cheap it is. Like cheap glass crystal, looks like some dollar store crap. I liked 7 series I have a s class Mercedes now and it’s sad the new ones are just getting cheap.
This is just not the BMW brand I fell in love with, but I guess I'm too old fashioned for being in my early 30's.
Not alone mate. I've had an E36 coupe and still have 2 e39s. My Alfa 166 facelift looks better than this car.
Same brother, BMW had some of the most iconic and timeless designs, now it's just bland.
@miyahtallulah but still quite cool.
@@AdamAus85 Alfa 166 still better than BMW I7 actually.
@@Lets.talkMentalHealth BMW had too many mediocre cars.
I see this car as a potential money pit, it has so much technology and so much sensors everywhere that can go wrong. I don't see how can someone own this car in the future, they cost of repair would be astronomical specially with all the complex computers and systems this car has!
Yes because people that can afford this car are totally worried about "repair bills" or money 💰.
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 I meant that this car in the future will be unusable like 10-15 years from now. Not for people who buy them new.
Don’t forget the VERY expensive insurance every month the owner will have to pay
As long as the crucial parts like the engine, braking and steering do work, i think you will be fine.
they will break in 5+ years, the rich people who buys these kind of cars change their cars every 3 year or so, so yeah they dont care
Every car that Matt reviews suddenly becomes better, 😅
Yep. Better and better. Wish he gonna review the Plymouth Superbird.
Matt does not mention this is a compromised ICE platform based.
It's therefore very heavy, less efficient, smaller interior compared to Pure EV platform car of this size. It's drag coefficient is much worse than EQS Model S and Nio ET7.
It's transmission tunnel running at the back has nothing inside, a reminder of compromise.
As a German, I think the big grill looks absolutely amazing
No matter the brand, that´s what I love in the reviews, they are quite honest with the good and the bad....love the provocation of presenting a BMW and watch a Mercedes review at the same time. Anyway it must be a great car to drive 🙃
The traffic light thing that Matt encountered was likely due to a power (mains) outage. In California when commercial power fails the traffic lights flash red on battery, turning the intersection into a 4 way stop. Technically it's still a 4 way stop even after the batteries run out.
Hilarious if he really thought that was a feature of some US traffic lights
@@secret222 I'm sure he was just joking. He has more common sense than most. I mean he gets paid to do a dream job. The only other profession this good is doing porn.
That's pretty interesting. (most) traffic lights here in mexico do this from 11pm to 5am so everything turns to a 4 way intersection. I said most because some lights on big intersections (like 6 different roads or stuff like that) or intersections that generally have a lot of transit stay working normally. I thought this was like a standard thing in most of the world
@@secret222 It is a feature though isn't it. In Europe they would flash yellow and fall back to whatever traffic rules are in place (probably yield signs).
Even a "4 way stop" is confusing for an European. In France, if the rule was that the first arrived can go first, most people would accelerate to be the first, and I am not sure it would end well !
I hope I'm not the only one here with a feeling Matt is a BMW fan boy😂
Affording luxury is everyone's dream, the challenge is acquiring money to make your dreams come true.
I agree with you, I had the opportunity to make an investment with mr Shawn Richard I am so happy I didn't waste that opportunity because it changed my life
That's right, he's really using his knowledge and experience to help everyone who is opportune to come across him
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Bots talking to themselves lol
Mat the type of guy to watch himself in a BMW 7 series.
Wish Mat also drove the Cobra Daytona Coupe.
@@purwantiallan5089 it's Matt not mat. The car I would like matt to review are Koenigseggs. I am curious how he will critique a car that was LITERALLY made by a genius. I wish that he will review a Koenigsegg one:1, jesko, gemera, cc850, and one of the agera models.
@@ojaschandegave Only it's Mat.
In some places in the US, a flashing red light means the light is malfunctioning.
So did some places in Kenya.
@@purwantiallan5089 no one cares about kenya
@@TheSuperBoyProject Except Kenyans.
@@TheSuperBoyProject you cared enough to comment twat
@@TheSuperBoyProject Except the runners who have to go against Kenyan runners.
Summary: Made most useful features difficult to access and made gimmicks which rarely anyone uses easy to access
Drove the cars for 2 days. This is just epic. The beste car i have ever driven by a mile. Also got so much positive feedback
lol u havent driven many cars
@@presidential3228 How do you know? I think you might be wrong on that one ;)
@@Austria4e so out of all the cars thats the best ? ever driven a ferarri ? or lamborginhi aventador svj, if the 7 can top that ill have to get my hands on one then
@@presidential3228 He is clearly lying, Just to show off, pretty sure he hasn't driven any, let alone this BMW in the video lol
@@presidential3228 How are you comparing an Aventador to a 7-series?! I hope you realise the 7-series is a large car for comfort and luxury. The aventador is a 2-door sports car. They are extremely different types of cars. You are comparing apples to oranges my dude.
And you need a quick course of reading comprehension, he said "The best car I have ever driven". He refers to all the cars he has driven so far, not all the cars that exist in the world.
You just sound like a salty teen...
Matt is HILARIOUS😂 I love it!!
I’m not a big fan of the new headlights look but I love the inside and the rear of the car.
I love the look of the lights. Think they had me in mind when they designed this car. This car is amazing. Can't wait till they do an IX6 M...
What's with people not liking the imposing, bold & classy front look?!
the look is kinda strong and intimidating, the eyes or i should say headlight looks like alien eyes
@@ntwalipat2 ikr
Oh god - I am always changing the adaptive cruise distance setting as needed in traffic. If I'm in heavy traffic where I don't want people constantly cutting in, I change it to the nearest setting. If I'm in a 2-lane road I select a further distance. And depending on exterior conditions, I adjust from there as I deem rational for safe driving. Literally multiple times per drive. Changing the setting in the infotainment center would drive me nuts.
It's great that all modern cars are being filled with electronics, screens, fancy interior lights, and suede headliners. It really justifies them being priced as much as a house.
Doesn’t justify that nasty looking exterior tho
Accounting for inflation, car prices have BARELY increased in the last few decades. So, with all the added safety features, comfort and technology, it's a pretty amazing deal.
Also, I wouldn't want the house that you can get for $108,000.
As a matter of fact, I just Googled it. In 1998, the 7 series cost about $71,000, which equates to $129,000 in today's money. This new gas 7 series is about 108,000 British pounds with options, which equates to $132,000 American. I was more right than I even realized.
I might think about buying one when someone starts a drive in sushi chain. 😆
Where do you live? Must be really nice to have houses this cheap available
These crystal interior elements look soooo cheap! Thanks god I'm not the targeted customer 😁 also would love to see more physical buttons coming back
No they don't. To is there own.
You haven’t been inside it to know.. so stop hating.
@@arster2935 seen one in a bmw deslership, looks like a gaming pc from a 16 year old that just wants rgb everything. And yes i am a huge bmw fan, but this is an atrocity
It looks nice but will probably look dated real fast.
americans getting salty about the fact that big car companies are now designing for the population of their biggest enemy
Despite the looks, which don't match my taste, the question is this: how reliable is this car, considering all these high-tech gadgets, in the next 5 years? Most smartphones after 2 years become quite outdated...
5 yrs ... ok
10 yrs ... w good maintenance
20 yrs ... good luck
30 yrs ... no way
Rich people don't really have concern about reliability lol. Just buy the new ones
I think it'll change in the future. Where you can upgrade your tech manually like a PC with components
@@Jorge-jk5xr Won't happen, car companies want you to buy the latest model, why would they offer upgrades so owners could keep their older cars for longer? It doesn't make any business sense
@@MonsieurGuy Tesla already does that.
Just looks incredible in that black.
Honestly i actually think it looks awesome. Im impressed.
When they start hiring GTA car model designers.
Or 12 year old boys
Spending most of the time with the car IN the car, the amazing interior and superior driving comfort absolutely nails it for me! Script at 15:10 is hilarious!
I didn't expect I would say that but frozen black looks really cool like batmobile 🔥 19:45
Its like Fiat Mutipla had a baby with Lexus
While the front styling is polarizing, this example is the best version. Dark color, hides the lower headlamps so you really notice the upper lamps. It's not hideous in this guise, but acceptable. The interior is gorgeous though
Finally you will be able to see a BMW use the turn signals 😁
I bet there will be mods / hacks to download in BMW forums for shutting the turn signals off permanently... xD
Mat is a savage 😂 reviewing a new BMW EV, putting on youtube on its screen and watching Mercedes EV review
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LMAO😂
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You can tell somebody spilled coffee on the blueprint
I love the black paint on the i7. It would be a perfect fit for vips or bad guys in movies . Looks really stealthy
an ev and badass don't go together
Need Jason stathom to do a new transporter movie in it lol
@@theboogeyman5736 no one didnt ask but ok
@@shamarerskine3987 no one didn't ask? 😂
You forgot to show the illuminated grill Mat. Great cars though. Class leader in this segment.
Best car I've seen this year !
These new cars have so much ambient lighting. This feels like I’m watching an old 2002 Honda video…maybe cars like these should be reviewed inside a garage.
The quality of the video is insane this is my favorite channel by far keep it up ❤❤❤
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Matt there is a thing you can get for all the bottles ! It's called a' bag' !
🤣 @15:13-15:37 Must surely be the best free advert for BMW. They should pay you Matt.
I was really torn on this car and wasnt really sure what to do but now that you have recommended that I buy it I will. Thanks Matt!
Welcome back to The States Matt! Always enjoy your videos! The new 7 is so controversially designed that I love it. Thanks again…
Carwow be wildin . Mat "There are drugs in this bag" Editor inserts breaking bad
Yes, we saw
That ambient light is next level 👌🏻 💯
Agree
Makes the Mercedes ambient lighting look tacky
Love how BMW went for the crystal look and royal colours
Mercedes ambient lighting reminds me of a cheap strip club
Well said sir. Couldn't have said it better
Facts
I just bought the 760i. It's amazing! BMW really stepped up their game.
"these beemers can't get any uglier"
"Hold my grills" - BMW
It looks amazing. Definitely inspired by Rolls Royce phantom.
Still better looking than it's rival the Mercedes EQS.
I also prefer fabric seats over leather ones, less warm in summer and less cold in winter
Heated and ventilation seats help with that
@@poundsy7598 yes, exactly
But when it stains/gets dirty then its much harder to clean (things absorb into the fabric) unlike Leather seats.
@@theweeknd2725 agreed, fabric is lovely material, very comfortable to sit and touch but pain in the arse when you spill your coffee.
Isn't bmw offering wool seats on these?
the front blacked out doesnt look to bad
@scorpserpent details that they didnt know actually.
If you have to black out details or a car to make it look acceptable, there’s something seriously wrong with the design of the car.
You are either blind or you are the guy who designed it.
You have done the best review amongst many for i 7. Well done.
If you buy an i7 and find a rock thingy under the hood, now you know where it came from. 👀
Must be a hard life Matt going out to California to test drive a BMW 7 series. Needing anyone to carry your bags 😀
BMW 7 Series is a right car to drive for many.
That gigantic display in the rear seat is absolutely gorgeous. BMW really came fighting with the current 7 Series. Too bad the exterior is not that great but that is a small complaint.
Loving the two tone paint scheme on the 760i
12k are too much thought aren't they
@@ItsXpensive only a poor person would bring that up tbh
@@rg6982 You're kinda dumb tbh.
Damn BMW doing its thing💯
Matt, when you have the car for a few days or so to test out. Please focus on the details on how the car rides compared to the S580 as well to compare how the steering feel is or how much it has improved or if it has any feel at all. Thanks 🙂
Why should he? You don't buy this car (at this spec) or an S580 (at similar spec) to drive it yourself
It’s all normal the 7 series is really a high speed limousine, a limousine for VIP’s for those who need to get somewhere quickly...
The car looks amazing. First time I think I'd choose a 7 series over a s-class...not that I could afford either lol
I am terrified of the maintenance costs for this car 😦
if you are poor, don't get a 7.
@miyahtallulah deffo, but who’s gonna buy this after said rich person has finished with it after its three year lease/warranty?😨
Nobody will own a car, phone.... Car prices are deliberately inflated to protect residuals during the warranty period, and so we simply "pay and return". Worthless in 5 years Your only inconvenience is waiting for the loan car every month!
Probably half a million 😱🥶
@@reececollison5101 Some sucker who wants to look rich and takes on finance on car they can't afford let alone mantain.
BMW seems to make the best electric car acceleration sounds !
I hate every single thing about this car, but then im old school with an E46 and E92 m3
It actually looks good in white and also that matte black 😭
Bmw went from ultimate driving machine to “we have the biggest tv in a car”
BMW used to have biggest grill on any car, but it comes and biggest TV😄
m5 cs, m4 csl no?
After 10-15 years, those hi-tech things will look primitive like a 2000's computer... A car like this never will be considered classic. And yes, a E21 from '80s are looking much better. That's my oppinion, but who cares about that...
You’re so right about that. And this stuck on screen in the front already looks like no one gave a thought about this once.
I care....I care. See what my play car is? Simplicity and will stand the test of time. The same can be said of my 2001 Miata LS. Pure bliss.
ok boomer 😂
I dread, when the cache/storage on this dumb computer systems gets exhausted and then what ???? Trade in the cars at a huge loss because you have no more memory
You had so much fun making this video :))
I’m sure Matt can have a great career as a comedian if he wants to. He’s too funny. 😂
He's as dry as the dessert.. Think I've laughed at him less than a handful of times. He's good at reviews, but he's definitely not funny. Not to mention the constant segues to ads are annoying as fuck, especially when SponsorBlock is down temporarily.
@@truculenttabasco Matt is a dessert I agree. Lol
I can't tell I watch Mat's video,it's bit funny 😂
I love the design of the i7, particularly this i7.
I've also changed my mind on the kidney grille of the M3 / M4, as long as it's blacked out.
The grille on this seems wider though. It doesn't look like it's got buckteeth.
@@TheJohnboyhunter True. There are some cracking aftermarket mods for the slimmer kidney grille on the M cars.
I have a company car as it stands, but a few years down the line I'll be buying an M3, so those aftermarket mods will come in handy.
@@IanD-ut4dy don’t forget to get beaver (pet) as well
@@comparecards5688 😆
@@TheJohnboyhunter the i7 still is as expensive as Shelby GT500.
The thing about BMW designs is that everybody hates them first, then it starts to grow on people))
The two tone dark version looks pretty impressive. With the proper rim style and proper color, this car looks good.
This design however i instantly love, same with the new m2
BMW have done very well on the 7/i7 series. Unlike the s class, there was no wow moment when first saw and the the quality of materials makes it feel cheap.
I like this guy’s commentary very funny well done 😂👍
Hmmm... If I can hear it, I'm sure I'll find it funny too
Watching car wow is always a good way to hype up your day!
Very nice car. People are complaining but like new M3/M4 when you see one in person you will fall in love. The 7 looks a bit like Rolls Royce tho.
М3 have big performance and big air cooled for engine. This grill for i7 look like a fake.
I always was for Merc S class but I really like this 7 series. I wanna see how mercedes answer to this
Same here,w222 looks the best today,the w223 design on the exterior rips off Genesis and the interior rips of a Tesla,so this g70 does the job for me
The beauty of a car is an enthusiast's favorite
Man, those extended warranty companies gonna be making a KILLING in a few years once these cars start breaking doe
Or getting killed. Likely just deny everything.
The 2022 M760 was perfect why did they have to get rid of the V12
ReGuLaTiOnS. CO2 bad. Lithium good.
This is gonna be the dealership favorite car after the warranty ends..!!
this car is not for broke people... rich people dont care, they have enough money :D but yes you are right
@@pepsicherry6389
It’s not about money it’s about it breaking down waiting for a tow truck nd having to go to the dealership..
So time for me is more important
@@mikepatton3712 This is probably not meant to be a car for you then. These cars are owned by people who have multiple luxury cars and don't care if one of them breaks every now and again.
This car's engine is generally reliable, since BMW's major twin turbo v8 issues subsided around 2016. It's no camry but it should definitely have no problem hitting 200k+
@@newmoney3972 The engine won't be the issue. It'll be all the plastic housed sensors and the other electricals
I'm not the biggest BMW fan... but I like it. Looks awesome in that matte black. I like the big screen, but (!) I miss some small buttons for features that you use much more often than others.
Bro this is insane. ❤️ 😳
Cockpit dual screen is basically Mercedes S-Class 2013
The cons of this car are very significant
well the looks arent really cons since its a matter o taste
besides
i willing to bet this 7 series is more reliable then any of its predecessors
@@conniemeerman2156
The key problem here is its not bespoke, It's based on a compromised ICE platform. This is unlike Mercedes EQS or Chinese rivals Nio ET7 or Model S.
This makes i7 less efficient, it's heavier, slower to sixty, less roomy compared to pure EV design and not to mention very expensive despite critical shortcomings..
the exterior design alone kills it
@@mattbuffo9967 most new cars exteriors are absolute dog brother
i think this is quite alot better from the outside then mercedes eqs eqe etc
@@conniemeerman2156 i've just come to your conclusion that mercedes and bmw are ruining their designs
Someone needs to wake up and stop this stupid trend of putting screens everywhere! It is too stupid and I hate it.
0:11 Well I thought the car could fold... Like a Galaxy Fold lmao
Brainless moment
I like that giant widescreen but isn’t it gonna block most of the drivers rear view mirror or does it also have the virtual rear view. Would be cool if it automatically switched to camera view when the screen goes down
BMW once made most beautifull cars.... I remenber first 318 IS coupe. slik, high tech, driver - oriented, serious but dynamic. Nothing to do with those plastic juelery - immitating led lights, huge refrigarator - cooling immitating grills, lack of physical buttons for basic operations which is unconvenient and maybe unsafe. Anyway, review is nice, informative and enjoying, as always,
Is it a good choice for a first car
This got a stronger presence than the s class and way better looking than the eqs
Not like the latter means alot
You know it's not a carwow video with Mat Watson if he doesn't launch the vehicle/s he is testing from 0-60mph. I hope this is a car that the more I look at it, the more I will like it. One of the coolest interiors with that massive rear entertainment screen!
The BMW i7's 0 to 60 mph time is 3.2 seconds.
I get super picky when it comes to interior design. I don’t like the idea pulling over to access all the bloody options just to turn down the heat or something. I guess I’m old fashion that way. I know what the dials do while I’m driving and no need to take my eyes off the road. I guess I just haven’t driven higher tech cars but I still think it be a safety issue.
You can voice change nearly everything. Push one button and talk 👍🏻
@@cameronduvall3863 Bad idea, especially when there is still a noise
Wow this looks really close to the FFXV Regalia. Fantastic design imo, new dream car unlocked.