The most recent 7 Series redesign came in 2002, and this was by far the most radical overhaul the nameplate has ever received. Traditional exterior styling cues from the previous 25 years were largely abandoned in favor of a more aggressive, avant-garde design. The car was still recognizable as a BMW 7 Series, but many purists found the look abrasive. A refresh for 2006 smoothed out some of the harsher elements, but it’s still a stretch to call the car beautiful, whether in standard-wheelbase 750i form or long-wheelbase 750Li and 760Li form.

BMW’s all-in-one system called iDrive that governs climate, audio and navigation functions via a single console-mounted dial and a central display. Even though it tends toward the esoteric,BMW 7 Series has proven quite popular, largely because of its superb driving experience.

It includes the features:

• self-stiffening antiroll bars
• self-leveling air springs
• adaptive shock absorbers

These features work together to keep the big sedan stable when driven hard. 7 Series lineup has always included sophisticated eight- and 12-cylinder engines paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Rating about BMW*

• 7-Series Performance – 9.2 (Excellent)
• 7-Series Exterior – 8.3 (Very Good)
• 7-Series Interior – 8.5 (Very Good)
• 7-Series Safety – NA*
• 7-Series Reliability – 6.0 (Mediocre)

* The rating as shown above is with reference to forbes

*Apart from the basic safety measures like airbags, dynamic brake control, ABS, adaptive headlamps etc, the high end safety things are measured and analyze by the safety agencies. It differs when the country differs.