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Pics and Video Aplenty: 2009 BMW 7 Series
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 BMW 7 Series
BMW released a bevy of new 2009 7 Series images and even some video today in anticipation of the big sedan's appearance next month at the Paris Motor Show. Officially unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show in early July, the 2009 7 Series will appear at the Paris show in at least six different models: the 730d powered by a 3.0L straight-six diesel engine, the 740i and long-wheelbase 740il, the 750i and the also long-wheelbase 750il, as well as a hybrid version. The 7 Series will also be packed with more high technology than NORAD, including a Side View camera system, Park Distance Control system, Lane Departure Warning system, Head-up display, a four-wheel steering system called Integral Active Steering, and, of course, the latest generation of BMW's iDrive. Back seat passengers can also be entertained via big headrest-mounted screens that are controlled via a second iDrive rotary knob in the rear seat center armrest Check out all of the new images released by BMW today in our gallery below, as well as b-roll video the new 7 Series being driven on the road after the jump.
Gallery: 2009 BMW 7 Series
[Source: BMW]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
MJL 3:04PM (9/22/2008)
With this (and the new 3-series as well), I would like to welcome the return of BMW's trademarked L-shaped tail lights (first seen on the E32 and E34). I was worried when they abandoned them altogether – since others (notably Infiniti) are still getting mileage out of them. But they are really very beautiful, and this new 7 is something I can (finally) lust after again.
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nastinupe 5:26PM (9/22/2008)
To BMW.
Why do you always start off with that long opening at the bottom of the front? Just so you can break it into three parts 3-4 years down the road to make the car look more agressive?
Why not just give the car the "M" treatment now since it's so boring?
pmalloy4391 12:03AM (9/23/2008)
The "new" pics were taken back in august at the BMW museum and BMW welt. at least the still pics with the wall backdrop. I was there when they took the shots, july 3rd or 4th actually. Some pics for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25056&id=507177751
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http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25053&id=507177751
Wintrode 3:06PM (9/22/2008)
Meh, looks pretty generic.
I like the profile best, but otherwise....I can't put my finger on it, but something seems off.
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Torrent 3:08PM (9/22/2008)
Maybe it's the flat face..
Sorry. It's alright, but I think Mercedes got the S-Class right this time around.
homunculus 3:08PM (9/22/2008)
this 7 definitely hides its size a lot better, but the grille reminds you that it's a pig.
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Justin 4:41PM (9/22/2008)
Call Palin, slap some lipstick on. You'll never know.
At least BMW doesn't charge you for a rape kit. Though I guess some would argue they're the ones doing the raping.
2004m3driver 5:44PM (9/22/2008)
You are right, I hate the new kidney grill design. Its too big and round. They should have went with a more long and skinny approach.
300Kid 3:15PM (9/22/2008)
Whoa, when is the last time you saw wood along the entire diameter of the steering wheel?? Reminds me of early 80's Cadillacs! (even those were plastic).
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300Kid 3:55PM (9/22/2008)
Oops! Meant to say "even though those were plastic". (I'm sure the BMW's is real).
Domestic 6.0 4:33PM (9/22/2008)
Caddy has that now with real wood ... look at the current escalade
billyM 3:16PM (9/22/2008)
OMG it keeps getting uglier.
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ersin 3:22PM (9/22/2008)
former headlights and stoplights were much better. new head lights remind 5 series'. i even do not wanna mention about stop lights. gross
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CBR 3:23PM (9/22/2008)
BMW's are like Russian Nesting Dolls, Remove the biggest one (7 series) and inside you'll find a smaller version of the same thing (5 series), remove that one and you'll find an even smaller version (3 series) and so on...
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3seriesisking 5:25PM (9/22/2008)
Have you even looked at the current lineup in person? Or any BMW lineup that had a 7, 5, and 3 in it?
If you had, I really doubt you'd make a comment like that.
While they share some elements, they are in no way the same car in different dimensions.
cbraundesign 6:22PM (9/22/2008)
I own a BMW, and I love it. But in this case you're right. Every model is the same as the others, just different sizes. Since each size is released a different times, the lines are usually blurred a bit. The e34 5 series has elements of the e30 and the e36, since it came out in between. The e38 7 series has many elements of the e36 and the e46. So in other words, BMW basically designs one car, but it evolves over time and happens to come in different sizes each time. I guess for me, that's not a problem.
CBR 3:22PM (9/23/2008)
3seriesisking...It was a sarcastic comment, don't get your lederhosen in a bunch.
UH2L 3:27PM (9/22/2008)
It's nice but something is odd about it. Perhaps the wheelbase is really long and the rear overhang looks too short? Also, for some reason, it makes me think old Lexus LS.
Did anybody notice the blue lighting on the gages instead of the flood orange on BMW's today? That's surprising, especially when the other IP lighting is orange.
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Scott K. 3:28PM (9/22/2008)
I can just imagine what most conversations will be like in the car for those with young kids: "Stop touching that. Stop touching that. Stop touching THAT!"While I love the idea to let back seat passengers have a few electronic gizmos of their own, I always wondered how (well-to-do) families dealt with kids just wanting to touch all those buttons. Not just in the 7 series, either.
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Liam1234 3:28PM (9/22/2008)
WOW, this thing is far worse than the Bangle 7 Series.
The Bangle 7 series attracted both traditional and non-traditional BMW buyers but this 2009 version will scare all previous 7 series owners into the showrooms of Audi (A8L) and Merc (S Series).
It screams late 1980's for some reason when building a large vehicle just for the sake of being the largest and longest.
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