Test Drive BMW 7 Series F01-02 Restyling since 2012 Sedan
BMW 750i. Who am I?
Despite the fact that an externally updated bmw seven has changed not much, the list of innovations used on this car takes not one sheet. BMW 750i. Price: from 3 300,000 rubles. On sale: 2012
Oleg Kalaushin, 43 years old, car journalist, driving experience 24 years old, personal car - Renault Logan.
I do not believe, and therefore the right foot hung over the brake pedal. I do not believe that the car can stop and start moving without my intervention. I have reflexes accustomed in 24 years of driving experience. And here, after almost a quarter of a century, you have to rethink your place behind the wheel. Who am I, and what should I do? Nevertheless, driving up to the intersection, the seven begins to slow down the move, and when a few meters remain up to the standing car, it stops smoothly. But the obstacle again moved on the road, and we reached for him. All this time, I do not remove the leg hanging over the pedals, you never know what. Meanwhile, the speed of the running machine begins to grow, along with it we are accelerating. A little more, and the same-band road is replaced by three-wire kat. I throw a look into the left mirror: no interference interference. An orange triangle on the end of the mirror is also silent, it means there are no troubles and in the dead zone. The turn signal makes three outbreaks, and here we have a completely free band. Without my participation, the car begins to recruit those set even at the entrance to the highway 110 km / h, gently pressing me in the seat. Relaxing, finally I remove the right foot from the position of Tov.
In general, the innovative DRIVING Assistant Plus system allows electronics to control the process at speeds from 30 to 210 km / h. Zoomed on the radar sensors of the far range and the chamber that arrived in the zone of the salon mirror of the rear view, it began to recognize the danger much faster, thereby reducing the time of the car's reaction to the established situation. However, this is not the only system of an updated seven, working paired with a camera of appearance.
Agree to enter into the zone of action of a sign, we often do not see it simply, or forget. In order to exclude the first, and the second, the BMW engineers took care that this was not happening. Now that you are in the speed limit zone or on the section of the road, where the overtaking is prohibited, you will notify the car. The corresponding sign will be painted both on the instrument panel and through the projection system on the windshield. Moreover, the car recognizes both stationary and temporary signs. Up to those drawn on information shields over the road.
An extra chrome appeared on the stern added a car of sophistication
But on this zone of the chamber's responsibility does not end. Thanks to it, the optionally installed fully LED head optics frees the driver from the switching regimes of the headlights. That is, now, when to turn on the near, and when you can safely go to the far, the car also decides itself.
Since we are talking about new optics, it is worth remembering another BMW Night Vision system. In essence, this is an infrared sensor that catches the heat of the human body or an animal long before they appear in the headlights. After analyzing the situation and deciding that the trajectory of the car's movement can cross with the trajectory of the pedestrian movement, the system will not only warn the appropriate pictogram on the instrument panel and the windshield, but also highlights the obstacle with a powerful beam of LED headlights. By the way, these headlights are in the bumper, and if the dynamic backlight system is not activated, work in muted mode with the main head optics.
The rear row is quite spacious and convenient, however, it can be even more comfortable.
This innovation does not end. In the innovation for this generation, the seven began the instrument shield. He, as before, consists of four classic dials for BMW, however, unlike the machines of the previous generation, they are not analog: it is a ten-wing display. The need for its appearance by car is due to both the presence of listed systems and the need to visualize the operation of motion modes. Depending on the choice, the topic on the instrument shield changes. Showering a rocker on the beard of the central console, the driver can set the mode of operation of the engine, boxes and suspension from the most comfortable to the athletic deployed. Why bias? Because in Sport + mode, the reaction to the operation of the gas pedal is not only exacerbated, the suspension is clamped and the eight-adjustable automatic box is rebuilt on to switch gears at higher engine speed, but the stabilization system is also turned off.
By tradition, everything and everything in this car spins around the driver
In this mode, the seven is just a devil. The abolishing power of the renewed 8-cylinder gasoline engine Twin Power Turbo in 450 liters. p., multiplied by flawless operation of the box and traditionally magnificent handling, will make even a sophisticated person. It is a pity that we have a legally no one for the decele of such a union of systems. In any case, the presentation program of the new closed track machine did not assume. However, what could be done without disturbing traffic rules impressed. As you, for example, such a fact that with a speed of 60 km / h with a sharp pressed on the gas pedal acceleration of the car begins with a small slip! In general, if we talk about the dynamics, then it is as under the hood of the new items of this engine is 4.8 s to one hundred. If we talk about the top model with a 12-cylinder engine, then here we are talking about 4.6 s. Three gasoline and three diesel engines are installed on the machine. There is a place in this row and a gasoline motor operating in a pair with a 55-strong electric motor. The latter allows you to significantly save fuel, although, to be honest, then all the above engines are not called transgrims. For example, the average consumption in the eight-cylinder gasoline unit does not exceed 8.5 liters. Yes, on many small men, he is more! And here is the fantastic figures. And yet, it is almost so. However, if you recall that the START / STOP system is present on the machine, turning off the engine when standing in traffic jams, or that most of the body of the car, including the roof, are made of aluminum, and instead of the hydraulic tape, the driver helps to rotate the driver, yes And then only if it really needs, everything becomes in place.
Optional head optics can be completely LED
By the way, the same idea of \u200b\u200bfuel economy is now subordinate to the car design. For example, the gaps that appeared in the front bumper serve not at all for cooling the brakes. Their main task is to optimize air flows in the area of \u200b\u200bthe front wheels. And this is not the only feature that distinguishes this model from the previous one. So, in particular, the grille was changed, turning repeaters appeared on the outer mirrors, and the back part now flashes the abundance of chromium. They touched the changes and interior. They became other front seats, and the rear and can be made to order. And yet, for example, I do not understand why in a car, which is all aimed at comfort, for which even the rear suspension has become a pneumatic, there is no key that allows you to move the front passenger seat sitting at the back. Or why close the rear doors from the inside more convenient if they are not for the handle, but for the open ashtray. Yes, and noise insulation, to be honest, it could be better. Already from the car for four more than a million waiting for more. Although, as you know, there is no limit to perfection.
However, they did not forget about passengers
But for myself, I did not understand who I want to be, I own such a car, driver or passenger? Because both to others be very nice.
Our verdict
Well, the renewed seven once again proved that there is no limit to perfection. And most likely, the following, already really a new model will be even more interesting both in terms of equipment and in terms of drive. However, this is pretty good. It is a pity that all these technologies are not yet available to everyone.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+
Excellent dynamics, minimized handling, efficient brakes, high level of security with security systems, comfort.
-
The presence of a refrigerator only as options, cabin door handles, requiring addiction.
Driving
Impeccable handling and stunning speaker. Equally spectacular and brakes.
Salon
Despite the impressive dimensions, the spacious salon is not called. But these sensations are more visual.
Comfort
Of the disadvantages, you can note the presence of minor aerodynamic noise in the rear rack area.
Security
The car is generously equipped with both active and passive security systems.
Price
At the level of competitors.
Love not love
Obviously
The camcorder on the end of the front bumper allows the driver to look around the angle.
Stylish
One of the 16 speakers not only extends, but also highlighted. When the music system is turned off, it almost completely disappears in the panel.
Just
Enable or turn off one or another auxiliary system is very simple. Pictograms are simple and understandable. Plus always in sight
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 5079x1902x1471mm
Base 3070 mm
Curb weight 1940 kg
Full mass
2600 kg
Clearance 276306 mm
500 l trunk volume
Volume of fuel tank 80 l
Gasoline engine, V8, 4395cm3,
450 / 5500L.s. / Min - 1, 650/20004500 nm / min-1
Transmission automatic., 8-stupas, rear drive
Dynamics 250km / h; 4.8SD100km / C.
Fuel consumption 11.9 / 6.6 / 8.6 liters per 100 km
Competitors Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus LS460, Volkswagen Phaeton
A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [September 2012]
