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The world that we know of today is filled with people who have dreams. Most just dream while some work towards converting dreams into reality. While the former category succumbs to the societal pressure and ends up in the usual rat race, the latter create their own path. A path of success. A path which leads them to a position above…
The world that we know of today is filled with people who have dreams. Most just dream while some work towards converting dreams into reality. While the former category succumbs to the societal pressure and ends up in the usual rat race, the latter create their own path. A path of success. A path which leads them to a position above the rest.
And when you are above the rest, you would definitely want to make a statement. To make a statement, your ride has got to be special. It has to have all the luxuries and then some. What better choice than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Well, BMW recently launched the all new generation 7-Series in India and we reckon it poses a serious threat to the flagship Mercedes sedan.
The biggest threat it has always faced is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and more often than not, the three-pointed star has won the battle. This time around, BMW intends to change just that.The BMW 7-Series looks a lot more classy this time around.
The full-size luxury sedan segment is a space where not being over the top is appreciated by most. This puts the manufacturers in a conundrum as to how do they make the car stand out without being flashy. Sure enough, the Bavarian auto giant would have faced the same situation. And hence, they have come up with a design which would be liked by most and hated by none.
The front-end is similar to smaller cars in the family such as the 3-Series yet has those distinctive design touches like the laser headlights which offer remarkable illumination. Tasteful use of chrome gives the front-end an elegant look. Move on to the side and things are simple yet again. The shoulder line runs from the headlamps to the rear quarter panel.
The new BMW 730LD M-Sport boasts of sleek exteriors which are subtle yet modern At the rear, things are much more interesting. The design looks noticeably different from the Bimmers we have seen till date. The LED tail-lights coupled with the chrome strip look classy. Dual exhaust outlets are neatly integrated into the bumper with chrome surrounds. Our test vehicle, a M-Sport variant, came equipped with sporty looking dual five-spoke alloys which suit the car very well. However, considering how Indians judge premium-ness by the amount of chrome, it is much needed.
Whenever we talk about luxury cars, it is the interiors which matter more than anything else. After all, it is the place where owners would spend a considerable chunk of their time. In today’s age, time is money. If the owner has to waste few hours of his day just travelling around, they would be flabbergasted. However, BMW has them covered. With the push of a few buttons, you can convert the rear seats into a workstation and a pretty good one at that. The glass area can be covered, laptop table be opened and mood lighting be set-up. More about that later. BMW 730LD M-Sport
So let’s talk about the features then, shall we? The rear seats are made with supple leather and you sink in them. Tired after a long day at work? No problem, the seats offer massage functionality and it actually works very well. The various modes help you choose the intensity of massage and the areas to target. Fancy working while stuck in horrible traffic? No problem, at the press of a button, the window shades, rear sunblind and sunroof cover close down giving you as much privacy as allowed by law. BMW 730LD M-Sport
The ambient lighting which of course can be set in a variety of colours lends the cabin a very nice feel. Finding the light too bright, you can control its intensity. Driver’s soiled socks spreading a dirty smell in the cabin? No problem, the car has its own air freshener system which houses not just one but two fragrances (cartridge replacement is done in the glovebox).
The BMW 7-Series is offered with a V8 petrol engine or an inline-6 diesel engine. Considering it will be the oil burner which will garner maximum sales in India, we tested it first. The engine is the latest iteration of the older powerplant found in the previous generation 7-Series. With significant reworking on the engine by BMW, the power and torque figures have come up by 7 BHP and 60 Nm respectively.
This results in the new BMW 730LD M-Sport being the fastest car among its rivals and the reduction in weight by 105 kgs also helps. The weight loss has been achieved with the use of high strength steel aluminium and CRFP in the body of this BMW.