Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the YouTube video review of the electric car:- The exterior design has not grown on the reviewer.
- The interior has "bling" and shiny plastics, reminiscent of an S-Class Mercedes.
- The interior quality is not as nice as the previous 7-series.
- Closing the doors does not have an expensive feel.
- There are screens and buttons everywhere, including an electronic button to open the glove box, which is confusing.
- Climate control buttons are now within the curve display.
- Seats are extremely comfortable, and class-leading.
- Claims of about 380 miles for the range of the car
- The quality of the indicator stalks feels plastic-y
- Ergonomics are spot on; the driving position is lovely, with an at-home feeling.
- The i7 is fully electric and weighs over 2.7 tons.
- The reviewer notes that with the weight and size and power to the car, he went “airborne”, but he couldn’t tell in the car as a driver.
- At a price of $130,000, the driver doesn’t feel this car is the complete package and is outshined by an older model 730D
- The i7 is powerful and torquey, with 536 horsepower and 750 newton-meters.
- There’s a rear comfort pack with a 4000 dollar BWM theater screen.
- Driving aids feel intrusive at times.
- The car is quiet.
- The car drives fast in the straight line.
- Weight transfer is horrible.
- The momentum is scary when pushing hard.
- Brakes are not very good.
- Understeer is present.
- The i7 is designed for short form content and Tiktokers.
- The i7 doesn’t have the completeness of older 7 models, and the reviewer has concerns.
