2011 BMW Active Hybrid 7 LWB Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Tour

In this video I give a full in depth tour of the 2011 BMW Active Hybrid 7. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
Thanks a lot to Hendrick BMW in Charlotte, NC for allowing me to film this video! For more info on this car as well as others visit www.hendrickbmw.com

[@xTheShady1x]

Watching these videos that you make is like going to the auto show. The amount of effort you put into making all of this is far beyond the lengths of what any automakers put into showing off their new products. Keep it up!

[@raykrislianggi]

The quietest start sound I've ever heard. Really well done BMW!

[@hayksamvelyan]

It's crazy how a 4.4L V8 wasn't enough, so they strapped not one but TWO turbos on it....and then somebody was like, "no that's not good enough, let's add an electric motor as well"

[@karamshahi]

This car isn't made to help you save on gas. As the narrator states numerous times, BMW's main goal was to get power to areas needed more efficiently.

[@jaworshkielllerbe3981]

Very nice car I'm thinking about buying one this week

[@fabstouchcosmetics3191]

My husband and i too. It's very nice

[@OrionToth]

Best 21 minutes of my life

[@Nick305720520]

The BEST reviews on youtube by far!

[@mihneaboom]

my dad just bought this car( got shipped 4 days ago yayy) and now I feel like a celebrity:)

[@autonathan]

Hey Kyle!!! These new doors that have the magnet, are they any harder to open than older style doors with the catches??? Great video as always.

[@Karnage543]

I think that door magnet thing should be used in all cars now. Such a good and easy idea.

[@TechNoirJapan]

Cool review! what has been happening with their Active Hybrids lately? I heard the latest EV models are coming out soon? what do you think of the 2011 car you reviewed at the time to be like if your driving it today?

[@artur23MJ]

i stoped this vid an closed this window and when i came back here youtube did remember where i left off it was exactly 5:18 thats great !!

[@prescott911]

@DutchX5 watch the video again.... LISTEN to kyle this time. he explains why. its basically a 750Li with SOUPED up efficient dynamics. It gives you MORE power than a 750Li's V8, as he mentioned, and uses the hybrid system to fall back upon and conserve/retain more power than would be conserved/retained by the lesser efficient dynamics system.

[@ReidG_RN]

@004308 He has a 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Use the search feature on the channel.

[@fyadcorp]

YES SLIPKNOT IS PLANNING A US TOUR

[@Fechual]

Nice job on the review! What were your impressions on the cabin noise at 65+ Speeds?

[@TheDesignerAJ]

do you have to hold the i-drive knob so awkwardly or do you just do it that way to show the features? doesnt seem to be designed that well for a hand

[@JoshBrinson]

@nautbijker we unfortunately do not have Peugeot, Renault, and Citroën in North America, where he lives and does his reviews.

[@ilovecats748]

Man those things are so rare! Its a wonder you found one.

[@lakewebsterkid]

Great as always Kyle! I'm going to search your channel for a 760Li. I havent seen that video, if you even have it. Keep doing what you do!

[@MercedesBnz]

Really nice video, Kyle! I've been looking for your review of the 2011 BMW 335i coupe. Do you have one??

[@datboiwes333]

@MrMBMW93 lol if you're talking about that clicking that's because the mirrors are adjustable, you're hearing the catches.

[@redneckbryon]

That a Sweet Car, in back seat is it USB POWER outlet?

[@TornTech]

@Psyched No I mean the M Package. The M Package makes the car looks more aggressive. It's an option when buying the car. It's not Alpina.

[@dave11686]

Great video as always Kyle!

[@ratmtbola]

@DustinTROM In fact BMWs new iDrive system as well as their entire interior layout is one of the most intuative ones out there. And if you want to be your car 'to just be a car' you gotta stick to buying late 90's cars I guess.

[@ReflexEight]

BMW is my favorite, 7 Series favorite models.

[@ratmtbola]

@MrMBMW93 There wasn't a single squeaking noise. All there was were a few clicks for the adjustment function. Stop hating.

[@Goldenrod636]

I really like the interior colors.

[@datboiwes333]

@nautbijker Because he lives in the US, they don't sell Peugeot and Citroen over here anymore.

[@IKhanNot]

I love the 7 series but I doubt the extra fuel economy will be so good that it makes up for the extra cost of this car over the regular TT V8. I'll take the silky smooth TT V8 anyday, well someday because I can't afford it lol.

[@johnnyappleseed65]

Why can't i find any renault, peugeot or citroën on your channel?

[@ilovecars1996]

so i've never really gotten this, how does the gas engine start with no actual starter?

[@Blunteeezy]

Hey what camera are you using?

[@greg4442]

it it have better fuel consumption that the e46 m3 ?

[@kedzior1991]

In most cars pressing it once only unlocks the vehicle for some time, then automatically locks it (for security purpose). Pressing twice unlocks permanently.

[@radar3699]

Haha I love how it's a hybrid but it still has a 4.4L V8

[@maxnewts]

radar3699 it’s actually a three litre six cylinder

[@joshsel4088]

@@maxnewts It's a bi-turbo V8, not a 6-cylinder

[@BiblicResurces]

corect❤

[@njaslayer]

How does the car charge if it doesn't have an altinator?

[@crystalscan2002]

does bmw, still have the 760?, great video kyle

[@123chunhou]

What does BMW stand for

[@13slot28]

Kyle has nightmares of the smart key

[@MrCondoriano]

Can I make one small request kyle =). If it is possible, when you review new cars. Can you tell us more about the sound systems. for example how many speakers, how much amp, channels. any subs or dedicated amplifiers. I hope I'm not asking for much kyle because you do great vid's and maybe this can make it even greater =D

[@lesher27]

You gonna get you hands on a Camaro Zl1 when they come out? Great vid as usual.

[@petayV8]

@ilovecars1996 because US gallon measurements are different to gallons in every other country therefore the figures are always lower for cars in the USA

[@CarsGGoO]

it's very greath your reviews Kyle.

[@w140fan]

great looking hyrbrid

[@83Stang5oh]

god, for a hybrd it has an anazing exhaust note!

[@E10e]

Can you make a test drive for any car whatsoever. it's been a long time since you've done that.

[@thefastdasher]

Hey Kyle, if you can, you should do a video on the new 2012 M5!

[@mihneaboom]

does this model have xDrive?

[@bencns]

How does one get 13.3 mpg from a hybrid?

[@doctorzaius4084]

+Random Brickfilms "Hybrid" just means internal combustion engine + electric motor. The McLaren P1, Porsche 918, LaFerrari and BMW i8 are all hybrids as well. All of them get pretty terrible gas mileage, but their mileage is *better* than it would be from an equivalent non-hybrid drivetrain - and their emissions cleaner. In the context of a car like this 7-Series, "hybrid" usually means more power and greater performance as well... 2011 ActiveHybrid 7i: 17cty/24hwy MPG, 444g/mi CO2, 455HP/515lb-ft, 0-60: 4.5s, 1/4 mile: 12.9s 2011 BMW 750i: 15cty/22hwy MPG, 523g/mi CO2, 440HP/480lb-ft, 0-60: 5.2s, 1/4 mile: 13.8s

[@Jeain999]

my 7 series don't have sound when lock/unlock can i change that?

[@sincityrrt301]

I'm getting rid of my 550i for this!

[@odoylerulz3476]

@TornTech M? this is 7 series.. you mean Alpina.

[@Havok1199]

Nice review. But I think the video would have got more likes if this car was the 760Li V12. Anyway, good job.

[@johnchristopherfee]

what was the name of the song right before and after weather band?

[@jerry6711]

@saabkyle04 Hi. Could You please do a test drive of Oldsmobile Aurora please:)? I've seen You're coming to the UK soon for a practice?Is that right?

[@feathers93]

@MrGarryMurphy96 haha okay. If a BMW 7 series is "bland and boring" what do you drive then??

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2008-present BMW 7 Series is assembled in Dingolfing, Germany Toluca, Mexico Rayong, Thailand 6th of October City, Egypt

[@Alex3349]

@jsiszero Hybrid though, is ONLY about showing "responsibly" in order to achieve a "green image" - which is a growing segment in these days.

[@arielatom03]

@jsiszero didnt you watch the video?, clearly kyle explains that this hybrid wasnt design for fuel economy but for performance.

[@FASTERTHANLIGHTTT]

Could you review the new Mitsubishi Evo please Thanks

[@its2realj]

@jsiszero yea but they care about image tho. The hybrid badge will definitely help there image in their world.

[@Ne0c225]

Hi can you do a review on the new 2012 audi a7.

[@TheAuroron]

What about the new Z4 ?

[@jagsjalv149]

You are Wonderful Kyle, i love this car and I love you and the way you presented it! Fucking Great Man, Thank you! Tell me, in your opinion, is this the best BMW?

[@PeterGriffen260]

Love this car regardless of the hybrid :P

[@robbie1490]

@jsiszero True, but like he said. They didn't sell this car to save the world or get good gas mileage. It's for more power.

[@MrMsmers]

Very nice. Car and. Very. Briliant. Soud. Of. Engine

[@JoeSidhu]

I got this lol. Amazing car. It's a BULLET.

[@LA_Peres]

Very nice car 🕶️

[@ilovecars1996]

why do all the new cars you do have such terrible current gas mileage?

[@ekklesiast]

could you please make videos in 720p?

[@tshavers1]

In case anyone liked the song playing, its Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Blue On Black

[@fastworldsloweye]

Hostia! Great video (y)

[@1nContr0l]

beauty

[@Alex3349]

@jsiszero I don't agree. In these days most people do care about the efficiency and gas prices - even in the Audi 8/BMW 7/MB S luxury segment. The problem is that the Hybrid drivetrain's not efficient enough, especially not when compared to smaller diesel engines. In Europe at least, most people buy diesels due to efficiency and gas prices.....

[@hifisheba1234]

please do a Mercury Marauder

[@moakbik94]

do the new camry plz...

[@ratmtbola]

@MrMBMW93 How is THAT a proof for bad quality? In fact it's more of a proof for GOOD quality ...

[@koioo2]

nice machine

[@josersandoval]

@saabkyle04 what is your favorite car brand? PS: I like your videos. Amazing tours!

[@petayV8]

@corvetkidable because their slow, unrefined, usually under powered and not worth the small extra save in MPG

[@constantinosgreek12]

y 10 dislikes this car is jus so flipping amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sandst0rm34]

@jsiszero true, but its the status of owning a hybrid

[@All27Game]

Wow. I didn't know they made a 760li By the way, I don't like the way bmw make the same back on their models (3 eerie, 5 serie, 7 serie etc.. They could change a design instead of the dimension)

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Agreed!

[@LimpBG]

I want to see Audi A8 (D2), please.

[@wayne1955]

@thatBMWkid You're right, and I have no clue why I said British when I meant Bavarian.

[@CTSVKINGWAGON]

Jesus christ how long has that X6 m been sitting there?

[@kmamlouk]

@tshavers1 thank you , i was just scanning the comments for this info

[@Alex3349]

@jsiszero The majority of people in EU or US for that matter, don't JUST buy a BMW in order to achieve social status - even though it's a key factor for many high-end car customers. You cannot compare the luxury/build quality/ride/experience of a Hyuandai and BMW. Anyway, a MB S350CDI BE is faster compared to a S400 Hybrid (0,3 sec. to 62 mp/h + 20 more NM) and more efficient regarding fuel economy (S350BE = 7,6-7,9 l/100 km - S400H = 7,9/8,1 l/100km). The lifecycle of a diesel is also better..

[@keepthebodiesmovin]

my god I love bmws

[@CASSINOx]

change the rims and your all set ;)

[@corvetkidable]

In the uk there are so many diesels. y rnt their more here

[@NZQ01]

Review the 760li

[@04smallmj]

@jsiszero I'll say what Alex3349 said, diesel engines aren't a niche product. Look outside North America for a moment... Diesels are very popular in Europe and as an example, at least 40% of cars on British roads are diesels.

[@gaganpreetsingh2665]

i have checked all of the germans cars i personally feel that interiors of audi a7 are most luxurious and well build

[@athan4australia]

My dads getting one of these

[@BobbySteels7]

hybrid.... 17mpg?