The size of the grille is not the issue, other manufactures do it as well. It's the fact that the grille goes upwards from the headlamps line, not downwards as it should. Ends up climbing on the bonnet
Well, the 7 series always was the luxury drivers car, while the S-Class always focussed on maximum passenger comfort. It's the same with the current models. If you want to drive by yourself, go for the 7. If you want to be driven by a chauffeur, go for the S-Class. I hope that it will stay that way, I like it when manufacturers have different approaches to get things done.
@@jackalshine1369 You have 0 standard if you hate this stately magnificence. You honestly like the lizard face of the older models? Lol, what a joke your opinion is!
from the very beginning of this video I could sense your hatred towards BMW, and your favouritism towards Merc. And for the rest of the video we had to listen to you go on and on about how Merc is better than BMW, thats disappointing bcz we came here to learn about this new BMW. Its not uncommon for reviewere to compare rival cars, but they normally use statistics and facts, you were using personal bias in my view, saying things like: the Merc is just nicer, or the Merc has always been better, or such. Such continuous comparison of immeasurable preferences really ruins car reviews
Wait hang on; how was she 'negative'?? She clearly said she borderline preferred the ''controversial'' grille (that's just crybabies moaning again; the upright huge grille is magnificent and Presidential). But how is this -ve? They rate the car really highly, did you have it on mute for the whole 1st 2 minutes??
After nothing but trouble with the S-class 2 in a row, 2006,2008 (Gear box mainly, lack of service and not honouring warranty) I went back to BMW 7-Series. I have had 4 in total and had one failure (water pump) which was promptly serviced. Never back to S Mercedes, I have learned my lesson and will stay with the BMW 7-Series.
Exactly. At least you get it. That's part of the design motive. I loved it right off anyway - I've been wanting BMW to do something like this for years, something to really Stand Out and take to Mercedes. The previous cars had 0 character, totally bland and front ends looked like lizards (Mercedes no better really). This 7 is prime luxury
I'd still have an S Class if I had the money to pick one. The Merc has nice flowing lines and curves. This has been styled with a ruler inside and out.
This new 7 Series has bigger grill, is really really awesome.. Looks more aggressive and luxurious, what else with its solid build up compare to its predecessors, but white interior is not most people liking.
I owned a BMW 520d and loved it: but I feel BMW are in a rut with their dashboard design. To me, the middle screen looks as if an iPad has been glued onto the facia as an afterthought. I just don't feel there is a wow factor. The infotainment system is brilliant; and I prefer the rotary dial to the Audi's touchscreen, but I feel that Audi dashboards are far more stylish. I would like to see BMW keep the rotary dial but follow Audi/Mercedes dashboard design cues.
Good review Ginny but what I always think when I hear about all that electronic gadgetry on high end cars is; what happens when it all starts going wrong?
Mangofresh2012 yes I have seen 3 or 4 now...but if you like it, I can understand to a certain degree. The individual details are great, but as a whole, or altogether, aren’t real cohesive to me.
BMV has always been a fun car to drive. The larger grill - its a love or dislike. Overall it is a beautiful car. I have a benz as well which is also a lovely car but when it comes to Driving, the Idrive and Nav system - BMV wins: For me. either car you cant go wrong. Nice review
I have the new 745e. And the fact that this car’s interior is dated detracts from the whole package which is still awesome. Hybrid only gives 18-21miles which is very poor. Otherwise, I’ll say again, it’s an awesome car.
How long did it take her to get into those jeans? They look 2 sizes smaller than they should be. Must have been a long struggle. Sorry, I didn't notice about the car...
Thanks for your review... but BMW don't need to be more luxurious because, should you want more, get BMW Rolls Royce. 7 Series is for more common people.
I don’t really think the S class and the 7 series are rivals. A person gets picked up from the airport in an S class. They come back home and drive around in a 7 series. It’s where they both are at its best.
I Don't Like the Way those Cars Lean into the Corner they should Program the Suspension to Drop on the Inside of the Corner that should help it attain a little more of the Footing .
Love the facelifted 7. If it handles better than the S Class, and uses less fuel, I would forgive the aforementioned shortcomings. As for the ride, just increase the tyres profile James.
Why doesn’t the infotainment screen have a cover over it like in the 2009 - 2015 7 Series? Without it, it looks easy to unscrew by criminals who steal from cars.
Haters gonna hate. This is the best looking and most attractive 7 series till date. I love every bit of it. I will chose it over s class and a8 anyday.
Jamie Pickles the grille looks ridiculous on camera but when you see the car irl it looks much better especially if you get to used to it after a few hours we got 1 to replace our x5 for a couple of days beautiful car
Laughing out Loud. I love reading comments. BMW fan boys are really dissatisfied at this review, however like watching a C Class review when a bmw 3 series is mentioned “too much” they don’t seem to have a problem. The 7 series competes against the S Class but isn’t luxurious or good enough. Mercedes, the oldest and original German Car manufacturer, including first petrol car, to which the rest steal credit.
I would go for the 7 serie istead of S class. I ve always liked bmw compact design. Performace wise bmw is also fun to drive. And finally i like bmw old school console. That being said the front grill is too big.
Interesting to listen to a BMW reviewer judging the qualities of the car when the reviewer herself is pretty underdressed for the occasion. Casual cotton T- shirt and jeans from Primark? The T- shirt idoes not even seems to be ironed. Think of it next time when reviewing another luxury car, madame. It may give you more credibility.
Mercedes was the first car company to produce and sell cars . I’m not surprised that they are considered the original choice when buying a luxury car . That is always how it will be , Mercedes has had that place for over 100 years and I don’t see that changing . Doesn’t mean that bmw can’t make a better car but it will never be considered better by the normal non loving car person who only drives it for status and comfort
I don’t like being rude but Ginny is the only female car reviewer I’ve ever liked. It’s not like she’s trying to be a guy or anything. She’s just good.
The size of the grille is not the issue, other manufactures do it as well. It's the fact that the grille goes upwards from the headlamps line, not downwards as it should. Ends up climbing on the bonnet
The front looks great, really classy.
why is the front grille so small?
because it was shy
Lmao
It looks good irl trust me
Dont worry they will double it next year.
You are joking, right. Hehe
Well, the 7 series always was the luxury drivers car, while the S-Class always focussed on maximum passenger comfort. It's the same with the current models. If you want to drive by yourself, go for the 7. If you want to be driven by a chauffeur, go for the S-Class. I hope that it will stay that way, I like it when manufacturers have different approaches to get things done.
Totally love that new big grill!!! looks amazing!
far too big for the car............do not like it at all
I saw this on the road the other day. it's truly in a league of its own. Beauty and the beast!
God knows why there's a negative on this car ...its absolutely stunning
For me the 7 series from the late 90s early 00s is the best looking. Does anyone else think otherwise?
I think most of us agree... Same with the 5 of the same era
@@maz500 Absolutely, the E39 5 series is gorgeous.
Eww
I agree, the F01 and F02 are the absolutely best designed BMW 7-series
...in what way?
Am so so disappointed with you Ginny.. This is BMW not everything in life has to be Mercedes ..thought you knew that, great car, l love it.
The new Chinese designed BMW 7 Series.
Money talks indeed
Chinese mainlanders are all money but no taste. The same cant be said towards overseas Chinese tho.
Selim Sultan Akbar BMW made the grille so big because Chinese people liked it so. If it wasn’t for the Chinese, it would’ve still looked normal.
Selim Sultan Akbar yeah waiting for the new 5 series. Whenever that will be. Not gonna but it either way but should be something in between.
@@jackalshine1369 You have 0 standard if you hate this stately magnificence. You honestly like the lizard face of the older models? Lol, what a joke your opinion is!
was this video a comparison to the S -Class ???? ......just stick to reviewing the 7 series .
Exactly
from the very beginning of this video I could sense your hatred towards BMW, and your favouritism towards Merc. And for the rest of the video we had to listen to you go on and on about how Merc is better than BMW, thats disappointing bcz we came here to learn about this new BMW. Its not uncommon for reviewere to compare rival cars, but they normally use statistics and facts, you were using personal bias in my view, saying things like: the Merc is just nicer, or the Merc has always been better, or such. Such continuous comparison of immeasurable preferences really ruins car reviews
I did not finish watching just because of this emotive language.
Wait hang on; how was she 'negative'?? She clearly said she borderline preferred the ''controversial'' grille (that's just crybabies moaning again; the upright huge grille is magnificent and Presidential).
But how is this -ve? They rate the car really highly, did you have it on mute for the whole 1st 2 minutes??
This BMW 7 series is absolutely gorgeous looking car
:)))) u like grills right?
@@brabusmathew5388 No; just great Cars
How bout jaguar xj?
I live in dubai and ive seen this new model first time on road yesterday believe me it looks beast from front and back!! Gorgeous car♥️
great s class review.
Its better than a s class
Yeah true that! She was more into s class than the 7.😈
@@fabio3820 This car is better than the s class in most ways. This was a terribly biased review.
After nothing but trouble with the S-class 2 in a row, 2006,2008 (Gear box mainly, lack of service and not honouring warranty) I went back to BMW 7-Series. I have had 4 in total and had one failure (water pump) which was promptly serviced. Never back to S Mercedes, I have learned my lesson and will stay with the BMW 7-Series.
Still driving my 1989 735iL still luxury. Went to a Volt. And I am putting it on light duties as I start to play with a Tesla model 3 soon I hope.
Tbh it’s growing on me. Hated it when I first saw it, but it certainly has character
Exactly. At least you get it. That's part of the design motive. I loved it right off anyway - I've been wanting BMW to do something like this for years, something to really Stand Out and take to Mercedes.
The previous cars had 0 character, totally bland and front ends looked like lizards (Mercedes no better really). This 7 is prime luxury
Revealing James as the driver is icing on the cake! Great vid, you guys! If it's me I'd get the A8 tho.
How big do want the grills ?
BMW: Yes
Odd because plenty have said the ride on the S Class is not as good as the previous model ! You see it’s really all about options isn’t it.
I'd still have an S Class if I had the money to pick one. The Merc has nice flowing lines and curves. This has been styled with a ruler inside and out.
This new 7 Series has bigger grill, is really really awesome.. Looks more aggressive and luxurious, what else with its solid build up compare to its predecessors, but white interior is not most people liking.
I owned a BMW 520d and loved it: but I feel BMW are in a rut with their dashboard design. To me, the middle screen looks as if an iPad has been glued onto the facia as an afterthought. I just don't feel there is a wow factor. The infotainment system is brilliant; and I prefer the rotary dial to the Audi's touchscreen, but I feel that Audi dashboards are far more stylish. I would like to see BMW keep the rotary dial but follow Audi/Mercedes dashboard design cues.
the Mercedes S class is a lot worse, those two screens look completely out of place, they stick out like a sore thumb
Grill what grill !!!! I thought that was the gate to my estate.
10:24 ... Ginny playing with the built in vibrating option pack.
She went full body; what else?
Sick of hearing about how she prefers the s class!!! Get someone to present the 7 series
best grill! Best car!
Good review Ginny but what I always think when I hear about all that electronic gadgetry on high end cars is; what happens when it all starts going wrong?
Watch this after seen Mat review 7 series in carwow
In person it looks rather good than what it looks like in pics and reviews..
I will be your friend because I love and like bmw 7 series.
Ali from Iraq.
The grill, looks terribly proportioned on the X7, looks nice here on the 7 series sedan.
Have you seen it in person? It’s hard to judge from photos or videos. I seen the x7 and it’s truly amazing
Mangofresh2012 yes I have seen 3 or 4 now...but if you like it, I can understand to a certain degree. The individual details are great, but as a whole, or altogether, aren’t real cohesive to me.
BMV has always been a fun car to drive. The larger grill - its a love or dislike. Overall it is a beautiful car. I have a benz as well which is also a lovely car but when it comes to Driving, the Idrive and Nav system - BMV wins: For me. either car you cant go wrong. Nice review
“Does size matter?”
She's doesn't like the BMW it's obvious throughout the video...
What a great luxury sedan 😮 nice work
Hey James where is your driving cap?
"Home, James!" !!! Great stuff !!! Well done Ginny !!! And about new BMW 7... It is all noble and blue-blooded... but why so conservative a grille?
Looking at that interior, just how small is BMW's parts bin?
I have the new 745e. And the fact that this car’s interior is dated detracts from the whole package which is still awesome. Hybrid only gives 18-21miles which is very poor. Otherwise, I’ll say again, it’s an awesome car.
The BMW Rolls-Royce is much plusher than the SClass and Maybach put together, there!!😉
That grill is proof that bigger isn't always better 😉😉
That grill is awesome! It Looks like a proper limo
How long did it take her to get into those jeans? They look 2 sizes smaller than they should be. Must have been a long struggle. Sorry, I didn't notice about the car...
Thanks for your review... but BMW don't need to be more luxurious because, should you want more, get BMW Rolls Royce. 7 Series is for more common people.
Does size matter, the bigger the better 🤣
Goran Ibrahim exactly
Totally agree
It does look more handsome and doesn't mimicking it's 5 series brother
Well said Julia nothing seems to beat an Audi interior material finish today give me an S8 anyday of flying Spur....
BMW have done it yet again, the Germans are something else, there's no other country apart from Germany who make good looking cars ☺️
I don’t really think the S class and the 7 series are rivals. A person gets picked up from the airport in an S class. They come back home and drive around in a 7 series. It’s where they both are at its best.
That interior is pretty much identical to my 2017 730
BMW should have redone the dash and center console like the 8 series and x7.
Most, bloody definitely. If you are paying so much for it, why is the interior similar to a 3/5 series. Very short-sighted of Bmw.
Vantage V8 this model is the facelift, BMW will most likely introduce its new dash design in the next gen car
Can't wait to see the facelift with even larger grille.
Give me ten years and I'll buy this car, watch this space!!
I Don't Like the Way those Cars Lean into the Corner they should Program the Suspension to Drop on the Inside of the Corner that should help it attain a little more of the Footing .
Audi A8 rides better and is quieter than both its German rivals.
no one will let you out a junctions though
bmw>>>>>>>>>>>>mercedes>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>audi
True.
4:46 Harman Kardon audio system!
I don’t getnit
Love the facelifted 7.
If it handles better than the S Class, and uses less fuel, I would forgive the aforementioned shortcomings. As for the ride, just increase the tyres profile James.
Why doesn’t the infotainment screen have a cover over it like in the 2009 - 2015 7 Series? Without it, it looks easy to unscrew by criminals who steal from cars.
i do feel she is biased towards the s class, even tho i do agree that the S class is superior in design
The grill is what makes the car
This wasn't a comparison video but you sure did mention the s-class a lot. Do better.
S is the benchmark, its inevitable its going to be mentioned
@@freepadz6241 Granted. Just saying she mentioned it way too many times.
it's the biggest rival of it's class... hard to avoid comparisons
@@patrickgalvezpots I'm not disputing that. Just saying she mentioned it way too many times.
@@edemtusah fair point
bmw 7 series is now number 2 beating audi A8 mercedes remains num 1
Carbuyer should hire Clarkson, May and Hammond for car reviews.
They couldn't even get anywhere close to affording those three.
@@admangoe good point
Nonsense
The grille is so hideous
Understated luxury means nothing to BMW these days... lol
U spelt grill wrong
Ur grammer is hideous
I love that grille
BMW 7 series has a high prestige and different form the another competing companies.
The S class looks very outdated and boring ,remind me of an old man however the BMW looks like a muscular young athlete! Give me the BMW anytime!
that is ugly af
Totally. Actually there is like some small difference between all MB sedans which is disappointing
Nice car but a hugely depreciating thing in a value.
That grill just needs to be only a little bit bigger and it will look more like an S class.
Don’t know why you keep mentioning s class is better than the 7 series. What the point of review this car?
Haters gonna hate. This is the best looking and most attractive 7 series till date. I love every bit of it. I will chose it over s class and a8 anyday.
Thanks for the nice review. The front of new BMW 7 series is really terrible, while the interior is so beautiful and attractive.
Designer: How big do you want the grille to be?
BMW: Yes.
How to ruin a nice car : ask BMW !
No, it getting better
How to built a better car..ask BMW.
People forget that the original BMW kidney grill used to be big before it got smaller
Grill looks stunning
S350 or B7 Alpina If I want luxury performance dynamics and exclusiveness
Great video, I really like the front end
Great Video Review. I personally think the New Grille Is a bit to big but I particularly like the New Infotainment System
Jamie Pickles the grille looks ridiculous on camera but when you see the car irl it looks much better especially if you get to used to it after a few hours we got 1 to replace our x5 for a couple of days beautiful car
Ginny "Gucci" Buckley
Gorgeous chassis.. and the BMW's too
This video is all about how s class is better than seven series like all the other bmw and Audi car reviews
Laughing out Loud. I love reading comments. BMW fan boys are really dissatisfied at this review, however like watching a C Class review when a bmw 3 series is mentioned “too much” they don’t seem to have a problem.
The 7 series competes against the S Class but isn’t luxurious or good enough.
Mercedes, the oldest and original German Car manufacturer, including first petrol car, to which the rest steal credit.
Mercedes Benz s class and BMW 7 series
I would go for the 7 serie istead of S class. I ve always liked bmw compact design. Performace wise bmw is also fun to drive. And finally i like bmw old school console. That being said the front grill is too big.
That was a wonderfully enjoyable review to watch. Bravo! Brought a big smile!
Interesting to listen to a BMW reviewer judging the qualities of the car when the reviewer herself is pretty underdressed for the occasion. Casual cotton T- shirt and jeans from Primark? The T- shirt idoes not even seems to be ironed. Think of it next time when reviewing another luxury car, madame. It may give you more credibility.
I really think bmw needs a better steering wheel with the m packages, i mean a flat bottom one or something idk.
Any change to that magnificent front end will be a regression. BMW finally usurps the S! I love it!!
Ginny wears IWC Portugieser, look nice 👍🏻👍🏻
This is the same car as my last video I filmed about in my channel before the whole Pandemic started
It's all about personal preference.
I just love this BMW 7 . It's sleek and sophisticated.
People call ugly grill 50%
People call nice grill 52%
Really nice car but I also like the Mercedes s class, but this one like just slightly a bit more as it has more opulent features than the s class.
Mercedes was the first car company to produce and sell cars . I’m not surprised that they are considered the original choice when buying a luxury car . That is always how it will be , Mercedes has had that place for over 100 years and I don’t see that changing . Doesn’t mean that bmw can’t make a better car but it will never be considered better by the normal non loving car person who only drives it for status and comfort
Once was kidney grill, now it's a bigbum grill.
I love this new s class bmercw
thanks for your honesty S Class for me!
I don’t like being rude but Ginny is the only female car reviewer I’ve ever liked. It’s not like she’s trying to be a guy or anything. She’s just good.
Comparison to s-class to start off with isnt very fair. Talk about abt this car first