The long-wheelbase 750Li also has self-leveling rear air suspension standard. Other optional technology is as follows:
* Active Blind Spot Detection and Lane Change Warning uses radar sensors in the rear bumpers to see around two hundred feet behind the vehicle to determine if a vehicle is in, or is approaching, the 7-series from behind in a neighboring lane. A triangle in the appropriate outside rear-view mirror illuminates if the system detects that a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot - or is approaching it rapidly. Should the driver turn the signal on to indicate that he or she will be turning into that lane, LEDs in the mirror housing will flash brightly at the driver, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
* Lane Departure Warning: A camera in the windshield rear-view mirror monitors lane markings ahead and will signal the driver if she or he is about to wander out of their lane without signaling.
* Highbeam Assist will automatically dim the high-beam lights when an oncoming car is visible, and then re-activate them after the car has passed.
* Sideview Cameras: Thanks to small cameras mounted in the front fenders, the driver of the 7-series can see to the left and right from a vantage point well in front of the seat when, for example, creeping out from a side street when visibility is restricted. Of course, the 7-series also has the requisite reverse camera, but the sideview cameras are options.
* Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection: The 7-series uses an infrared camera to detect animals, pedestrians, and other living objects up to 1600 feet in front of the car-well in advance of the headlight's illumination. A new system can recognize pedestrians (and, later, will be able to recognize other animals) and will warn the driver. If the pedestrian is in the path of the vehicle, a second, stronger warning will be given.
* Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop-and-Go Function. The new version of BMW's radar-guided cruise control can bring the 7-series to a stop, and then manage stop-and-go traffic so long as the car isn't stopped for more than 3 seconds.
* BMW Assist will automatically call a call center in the event that the 7-series is involved in a crash where the airbags were triggered. In addition to the location of the car, the 750i will transmit data about the severity of the crash so that emergency response workers can dispatch the appropriate amount of help.
With all of these technologies, how does the 7-series drive? Your answer-finally-on the next page. ...next page >>