Here's Why The BMW i7 Is The Ultimate Luxury Electric Car

[@KyleConner]

Just a quick video to enjoy how amazing the i7 truly is. Still leaves room for the electric Rolls Royce to come, but for the money I’m not sure you could have a more isolated and premium driving or riding experience. Totally understand the audio on this video isn’t amazing, our mics broke and all stores were out of replacements. Apologies!

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

If I want "isolation," I take a nap in the Frunk...

[@m3tek44]

Kyle, you're providing EXCELLENT content with EV. Soon or later I feel like you're going to land something BIG!!! Keep up the great work!

[@zollotech]

I think you nailed all of the points that I wanted to know. I had a chance to drive one at CES and was very impressed with it and before I would have never considered it. The drive definitely has to be experienced.

[@KyleConner]

When you evaluate the i7 for the Chinese market, many of the items we find flashy or chintzy start to make sense

[@lukasmurmann625]

Yea they have almost as bad taste as americans

[@VickiStokes]

I love the backup assistance.I have it in my BMW i4. It's part of the parking assistance package.

[@memphield]

who‘s the girl? she‘s poppin up in your new videos a lot :)

[@jmleon92]

Who is Anna

[@steveroper8733]

If Anna is in the video.....would you introduce her?

[@annalilypearson]

Hello, happy to be here!

[@mattweisz]

@@annalilypearson greetings Anna.

[@jaredp17]

she is just for the thumbnail lol

[@DroneManMurphy]

Huh? Who’s Anna? Where’s Alyssa? I’ve seen Them both in fairly recent videos. I’m confused! 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@justinstewart3248]

Alissa out, Anna in.

[@gridjac]

Yay! Another 150k car that the majority of the population can’t afford. I understand that the higher end market is where so many EVs are designed for, but I really can’t wait until we start seeing more sub 50k electric vehicles. Hyundai just announced it with the EV6, and hopefully the Chevy Blazer and Equinox deliver it this year, too. I’m just tired of seeing videos on cars that I (and I think most people) will never own. Personally, I’ll be more interested in what your dad’s experience is with his new base Model 3. I might actually buy one of those.

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

Blazer/Equinox? Yer gonna need a universe of "hopefully" to get either this year. GM planned 1500 Lyriqs in 2022: delivered 122. My creator said, "500 would be weak..."

[@top10cars2]

Ioniq 5. EV6 is Kia.

[@godofdun]

Holy cow that car is bonkers, lol. Anna seems like a great addition to the team btw.

[@annalilypearson]

Thank you :)

[@alexearp]

@@annalilypearson u gonna make your own videos?

[@shadowtrader-options]

​@@annalilypearson do you have OF?

[@sicario4254]

I miss seeing Alyssa, though! Hope she’s doing well. Always fun to see you guys interacting with each other. You guys complement each other real well. Wife and I are getting closer to a 10 yrs mark. And all this time I kept thinking has been like 5 or 6 yrs till she reminded me! Lol. Keep up the great work! Welcome to the team, Anna. Looking forward to more cool stuff along the way! Waiting to see which car, Mr. Conner gets! Cheers! 🍻 Edit: Just saw - Model 3 LFP … NOIICE! 👍

[@chevrofreak]

​@@annalilypearson Is that your can of Aha? If so, you have good taste. Does Kyle give you crap over it? I know how he feels about sparkling water.

[@VickiStokes]

King Kyle in his carriage. LOL!

[@thumper1747]

Hi Kyle, I have to agree with you, bought a brand new BMW 740iSport back in 2001, right on the cusp a replacement designed and built for the Chinese market. It cost £55k back and I loved it, that budget isn’t enough anymore 😢

[@bmwloco]

Nothing breaks more spectacularly than expensive BMWs. You pay and and you pay and pay.

[@Wasabi9111]

Maybe without the complexity of an ICE that bmws willl finally be reliable?

[@bmwloco]

@@Wasabi9111 I wouldn't lay wages on it. They will find a way.

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

Our 6 year old Bolt EV Premier has a digital rear view mirror, but this $150,000 top of the line bimmer doesn’t have one even if the giant theater screen blocks all rear visibility. BMW needs to make a deal with Gentex .

[@catharinedayal7791]

Who is the new woman?

[@johnnyg8206]

Please share your thoughts on the fabric seating. I am trying to decide whether to get it or not.

[@EV_OBD]

CarScanner shows battery pack temperature in i7 (connection profile BMW iX3).

[@GaryGGanzo]

I believe the doors open fairly quick enough for anyone, unless you’re being chased by someone. About the doors closing on your legs, I’ve never seen anyone closing a door with their legs outside the door, and for children, adults normally put them in the car, in their car seat, and the older kids who don’t need a car seat will most likely close the door with their legs inside the car, we don’t close the automatic trunk with our head still inside the trunk.

[@jr1885]

Exactly. You don’t have to use the automatic functions, however if you do, just be prepared for sensors to scan around to make sure that door doesn’t swing into someone. I actually appreciate that it stops to scan around the vehicle first.

[@stangmatt66]

"Altas, A vertically integrated EV technology ecosystem company" Geeze, did ChatGPT come up with that word-salad?

[@brianb5723]

Bruh why'd you ask the woman to get crushed...😶 For $100k (base price?) the options can get quickly out of hand I'm sure, not to mention the seat heating subscriptions, etc. If it were $100k after a few options that would be a steal, but with the Genesis G90 at $75k fully loaded...

[@sunsetlights100]

Good to see Anna in the mix!

[@Dave--FkTheDeepstate]

I must have missed her intro. Who is she?

[@thenerdyarab7622]

@@Dave--FkTheDeepstate is she the new Alyssa?

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

I hope she recovers from the leg injury

[@slyguyaction]

Really good review! Please introduce Anna and include her in more videos. Thanks Kyle!!!

[@annalilypearson]

For those of you asking for an introduction, hi I’m Anna! Kyle drags me around with him when he makes videos and I happily join. I am not technically part of the out of spec team but would love to be someday ! 😊

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

​@Anna Pearson Kyle has a harem of blondes

[@slyguyaction]

@@annalilypearson, Keep up the great work!

[@KirkThomson]

Having just sold my750LI and bought a GV80, I have to say I miss the ride and handling of the BMW. The Genesis is great, even after 14 years the BMW was still solid, no rattles or wind noise. I would love to have the i7 but out of my price range. I hear about warranty after the fact, but my 7 really was a lot less than my GL Merc to keep running.

[@Knnnkncht]

Wait for the i5 coming this year

[@at0mly]

Wait so if Alyssa is gone does that mean Ellie and Blue are gone too? 😢

[@EvanLikesCake]

where did Alyssa go?

[@KyleConner]

You will continue to see all of them in videos to come. Don’t worry!

[@Swimmerchild]

@@KyleConner I think your subscriber base wants a soap opera update. For the past few weeks everyone has been wondering if you’re still together or not, since someone let slip they live in their own place. I know it’s your personal life and you have a right to privacy. But we all want to know, regardless most of us will keep watching, but we would like to know if possible

[@georgedemchak8367]

IIn the automotive business they call it a trade-in.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Amazing review - I heard you (Kyle) talking about it on the Smoking-Tire podcast and was looking forward to this review. It's a mindblowingly good vehicle, also that it's the same price as the Tesla Model S plaid? wow

[@tom_hoots]

You see, I can't "charge at home" because I rent an apartment that's not even as big as that car. 😛

[@johnpoldo8817]

Assuming true, you can’t afford this luxury car. Sorry 😢

[@andreknudsne7648]

well.. then buy your own place instead of a 100k+ car lol

[@bentontramell]

Vocal Fry?

[@MF-et5nk]

Another "affordable" EV reviewed.

[@Glasseh]

You're looking at the new platform that will be used for the up-coming Rolls Royce cars.

[@SnipesHalo]

Man no offense, but I really don't want another charger connection type. We already have so much bs with just the tesla adapter vs j1772.

[@fjalics]

Electric powertrains are superior for driving on streets, because instant prodigious torque, but for a heavy luxury car, even more so, because of the control throttle mapping gives you. Also, if you are stopped anywhere, for any reason, you shouldn't have to run a stinky put put motor to power the vehicle. Also, charging at home is more convenient than going to a gas station. Ever since I got my Dual Motor Model 3, whenever I saw a review of some fancy pants luxury car with a twin turbo V8, all I could think of is they fell behind the technology curve. As far as queasiness goes, I'm convinced that is caused by your body's unconcious expectations about what the car will do being out of sync with what it actually does, so, you'll get used to it, and then prefer it.

[@updlate4756]

The e38 7 series (smaller version) is smaller than a current day 5 series; so that's what you should be comparing it to. The new 7 series is a much larger vehicle. BMW increased the size of their older 3 and 5 series to the size of the next size class up. Probably partially to add in more safety features, add more crumple zone, and add more space for larger / more complex engines. It also allowed them to squeeze in some smaller class vehicles in the 1 and 2 series.

[@jameschang7274]

it is a CRAZY UGLY car!

[@kev1544]

Where is Alyssa ? She's what makes these videos good 👍🏾 👏

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Switcheroo

[@jaredp17]

the thumbnail and beiws like the pretty girl

[@TheWellingtonExperience]

New car new girl

[@matthewnelson5680]

The one thing you can’t convey on KZbin is the smell inside that car. Top level new BMW’s smell AMAZING!

[@updlate4756]

"Tesla did that 6 years ago" ... cool, thanks for letting us know Kyle. Meanwhile... Rolls Royce... owned by BMW, has had automatic doors since at least 2011. Remember to know your history before starting in with the random "Tesla did it first" fanboism. Like, even if they were first, would that preclude other brands for getting credit for for implementing a luxury feature? Just seems a bit nonsensical. Meanwhile, you spent the rest of the video going over feature after feature that Tesla ain't got... but woooowww.. it's good to know Tesla did automatic doors since 2016! FYI, Tesla's model X door implementation is pretty terrible. Sometimes the doors open, sometimes they don't. When someone is standing next to the doors, sometimes they open all the way ... sometimes they don't. Standing in the doors way... it WILL hit you. Falcon wing doors claim they can open with only 12" of clearance.. until they won't open with 12"-14" of clearance. Open the rear and front doors simultaneously and one may open, the other won't. Kid gets in the back seat and closes their door before you're in the front seat, now you're risking ramming your head into the edge of the falcon wing door. Tesla (and Mercedes?) do allow you to walk up to the car and it'll open the doors automatically... which I'm sure is fun during those times you're not actually trying to get in the car... lol. I mean, sometimes you just have to call an implementation for what is is.... terrible and pointless. The model X would have been better off with sliding doors like a van... except then Tesla tech bros wanting all the "technology?" wouldn't buy it I guess. Sadly, some have lost their falcon wing doors to garage openings and .. strangely... buses. You're making a tremendously big deal about a 'tiny' delay in the the automatic doors opening, which is likely meant to give the person the chance to move out of the way. The door opens nearly 90 degrees. This feature isn't meant to get you into your car faster; a handle will always be faster. It's meant to be a luxury convenience. Have bags in both hands, are older and struggle with opening those ginormous doors, have a handicap, are a small child getting in the back seat... these automatic doors are for you. I imagine the real value though is in the auto closing mechanism, since she's clearly struggling to reach the door handle. I'm pretty small, so I used to have that problem on my 5 series when the door was fully opened, and those doors were thicc, versus Tesla's paper thin aluminum doors that do little to keep noise out. I'd have loved auto-closing doors. The door closing with too much force against an obstruction could definitely be an issue if a child figures out a way to get chocked by it. (they always do!) I wouldn't worry about it crushing their foot/leg... if it had that much force, Anna wouldn't be sitting there allowing the door to crush her leg 3x ... It may put some pressure on a leg, but I doubt it'll cause any real damage. That said, the door shouldn't re-open automatically since it could swing out into an obstruction like a bike / car going by. Speaking of Tesla and doors potentially harming children, I'd suggest everyone watch Bjorn's model X hotdog test... nope wouldn't want to get my fingers / legs caught in one of those doors!

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

Kyle? You made Anna get HER feet squished! Chivalry? Like, not, eh?

[@ChannelNews1]

Electric car conversion would be an environmental disaster. Who would you buy one? From the unique perspective of a master mechanic with decades of experience, my home page video explains it all.

[@botbhowtowin777]

Mercedes went traditional with with looks of the EQS … BMW has gone all-out futuristic with the i7 🥳🥳🥳

[@TheKeithvidz]

Caught your post at 1 am my time, 2 hours online by then. Give pretty Ana my regards. Of the many reviews that came and went yours is nuanced to find fault minus the nitpicking. The grill an eyesore. Fortuanately the inside is where I"d be and go so far as to take this over competitors.

[@78katz]

I see a transmission/driveshaft tunnel in the back- BMW is fibbing about designing the platform as EV first and foremost.

[@harrywalton5]

Did he mention. Tesla. What a Fan?

[@Necrotron]

Atlis? The guys with the truck that seems vaporware?

[@CBR2200]

You'll be able to get one of these for pennies on the dollar out of warranty, but you won't be able to keep up with repairs on all the gadgets.

[@georgecostanza2695]

Yup! Just at the MB dealer yesterday and there were several four year old S450’s with 50k miles (just off lease) selling for right around half the price of comparably equipped brand new models. They sure were tempting though, refreshed to look like new inside and out, sitting under showroom lights, who doesn’t want a Mercedes for half price?! But then I remembered, that’s just the price to buy it… not the cost to own it!

[@CBR2200]

@@georgecostanza2695 yeah I fell for it once. I picked up a four year old GL550 for a third of new MSRP. While it was fairly reliable, the couple expensive repairs I did have scared me enough to get rid of it while it was still in perfect shape. I don't like playing hot potato with four figure repairs.

[@Dark_Vader888]

Nice review. That thing is really ugly. Saw them at the dealer and they said there are discounts on this and even fuglier iX.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

iX waitlisted & i7 sold out.

[@timgurr1876]

I thought you were going to spend more time on affordable EV’s??

[@sicario4254]

That’s a size of a yacht !! What are the dimensions compared to a Model S ? NOIICE ride nonetheless.

[@KyleConner]

Way bigger than Model S!

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Kinda the point, 1st 7er with no swb. model, manufacturer of waitlisted Bespoke Rolls know their market.

[@ari_young]

Luxurious yes, but quite hideous as well.

[@tyranelewis7763]

You do know BMW owns Rolls Royce!

[@aaronwoolhiser8338]

Nice

[@ThatGuy_0815]

Have you driven the ICE or PHEV version of the new 7 series? If so, how does the suspension smoothness compare? Do the low-down heavy batteries make a really noticeable difference? Thanks in advance! :)

[@billstoys8324]

Keeping the front seat backs clean would be a challenge. Passengers would need to wear booties to keep it clean. Can you image mud and rain on your shoes. Yikes!! Otherwise impressive..

[@zarthrobert417]

If you don't like the electric doors or can't operate them, just don't order the electric doors. If you don't like the crystal headlights just don't order them If you don't like the lighting, maybe shut it off? If you dont like the big screen or the door opening area is too small for your head, maybe just don't order the screen or sit in the front. Ah ok, the manufacturer is to blame for that! Right? Are these real world issues?

[@norbiusa]

Do you guys remember the road tip "Holiday Madness Tesla Road Trip" Kyle kept saying "ANOTHER ONE" he was referring to accidents. Now I'm saying another one $150k vehicle nobody can afford :)

[@ulfw]

another girlfriend he must have meant

[@guytanne7535]

What is the color of this i7?

[@fegik5922]

Listen maaan the i7 is lit but design and feature wise the Genisis G90 vs i7 will be a show down

[@jasoningram9928]

That is a very unattractive car. From the front end to the back, even the interior and wheels are hideous.

[@modulonatic]

"The best-looking BMW of all time is the E38 generation". Totally agree! The Alpina Version in blue with the V12 is especially good-looking.

[@xchazz86]

This car is a perfect match for frequent power outtages.

[@Wasabi9111]

Wow. This could be my ultimate isolation / relaxation car. But it’s too bad it’s out of my budget. Maybe I’ll get one used.

[@tazeat]

Unless you need plaid, who the hell would get a model x anymore? Between the R1s, this, and some of the other new large expensive EVs, who wants Tesla anymore?

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Tesla styling looks like 2005 Infiniti sedans

[@unowen-nh9ov]

@@Christoph-sd3zi Mazda 3 designer, has 1 design in Russian nesting doll sizes.

[@thorsev6960]

I love how Kyle sacrifices Anna for the door closing test. :)

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Chad move

[@brianb5723]

..or disrespectful

[@davidbaker9943]

True should have given his own legs for that part

[@_MS__]

Looks extremely ugly and the hard door closing issue sounds like a potential lawsuit 😅

[@antonymcneillis]

Hey Kyle, When will you test drive the EQE SUV?

[@leonchen89]

Car for exclusive rich KZbinrs

[@xaionik]

Definitely

[@ulfw]

with rich daddies who buy a new car every 2-3 months

[@MF-et5nk]

The affordable Hyundai Ioniq 6 should be available to KZbinrs for test drives. I look forward to your video of that EV.

[@jbmaru]

Can't be ultimate with such an ugly front end.

[@directorjustin]

I drove a Wrangler with a front sway bar disconnect and it really is incredible how much more comfortably it rides with it disconnected. Lol 😂

[@soothingrelaxingmeditation3129]

wow, look a 25 year old toyota crown

[@luismiguelgarciacanan5245]

Me gusta bmw

[@telealotstm3188]

Thank you for this great work

[@bmwloco]

Fail. Cost three times more tham my first house.

[@Harrythehun]

Your dad Dave would runaround with this beast.

[@letsgobrandon5800]

Front end literally butt ugly. 05:25

[@mikebroom1866]

everything nowadays has a double/triple/quad confirmation. JUST FKN DO IT!!!!!!

[@a.g8517]

super

[@groovekay3858]

Wait till your warranty is over. 😢

[@georgepelton5645]

IDK about Kyle’s assertion that EVs need to be driven smoother than ICE cars to get the same level of passenger comfort. He has his logic, but “in God I trust, all others must bring data.”

[@SpottedSharks]

"LOL, no." - Issac Newton.

[@Dave--FkTheDeepstate]

I must have missed Anna's intro...? Please tell me everything about her.

[@justanotherguy7798]

If you need all that ho hum stuff why not just drive a motorhome it at least has a bathroom. Too much crap to fool around with for me and looks gaudy the body looks very old school just my impression but I’m not rich either.

[@RD-ce6bb]

Great review thanks 👍

[@pjs12464]

Who is the new Alyssa?

[@DanielE-oq1dt]

🤔

[@bangbangbowman284]

Kyle the baddest boy

[@billm47645]

Kyle is a MacDaddy.

[@mrrkrr]

It's Anna Pearson. Welcome Anna!

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

​@@bangbangbowman284 P I M P

[@johnpoldo8817]

I have no patience for those slow opening doors and no need for rear executive seating. Exterior is mediocre, therefore I prefer the EQS with hyperscreen.

[@georgepelton5645]

I also like the EQS better. More range, efficiency, and charging speed. That is the luxury that counts. The i7 reminds me of 1980’s Cadillacs with their very underpowered engines. Luxury should always have superior powertrain to justify its price.

[@chrischapin2936]

Give me a 2002Tii with manual transmission…that embodied the BMW moniker of the “Ultimate Driving Machine”. In my opinion, BMW has really lost its way in recent years, trying to be too many things at once…sporty, luxury, affordable, expensive, green, hi tech, does many things at once, but very few are done well..

[@KDR816]

just try it yourself. Everything it has works great

[@azera55555]

Better than EQS though? I don't think so, much uglier too

[@tomm7854]

Missing your beautiful and funny wife.

[@cheesun124]

sorry Kyle, I'm not even going to watch this one...there is no point. 💰🤑💸

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Because they're sold out.

[@nicks9707]

Drives me crazy that a lot of new EVs come with no frunk. It’s just lazy engineering, you have all this space that could be useful but you just don’t bother with thoughtful packaging…

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Why does stretch limo need frunk? Rolls haven't in over a century.

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

YOU are crazy about "no frunk?' What about me? My name is FRUNKENSTEIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Wasabi9111]

Agree. Especially w these EVs w extra long hoods. Such a waste of space.

[@isthisme-ct9fe]

Thí car don’t worth 100k, I won’t spend 50k for this car either ,

[@watershed44]

BMW has become a total joke in the past two decades.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

@@watershed44 BMW have doubled volume in the past 2 decades.

[@watershed44]

@@unowen-nh9ov Does that make them a "better" car? No, it doesn't. Most all of those are leases as well..Why? Because most of those cars will start to fall apart after three years. hahaaaa.

[@im4udevco]

Overkill, probably. I hope someone from BMW is watching your channel with the feedback. A vehicle for the sheik and those who have chauffeur.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

EXACTLY, i5 arriving soon.

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

Low vibration but, still sheikin' all over!

[@Natak222]

Terrible terrible thumbnail for such a great review

[@CMCNestT]

The cashmere wool seating surfaces are a $6450 option that is combined with the rear lazy boy. No thanks.

[@kevinphillips9408]

You are so right. BMW do so many thing’s really well but then there are things that they do that let them down. They have always had these problems. So bloody frustrating

[@privettoli]

I expect A8 eTron in Q1 2024

[@r2stik]

RIDE AT NIGHT. TURN AMBIENCE AND SCREENS OFF. SHOW IT TO US! PLEASE! THANK YOU!

[@mc333777]

I guess forget about LUCID?

[@watershed44]

*President Xi's henchmen will love it.*

[@wernerdanler2742]

You really stretched this out and I got really bored so I left.

[@watershed44]

@wernerdanler2742 Kyle is a blabbermouth, and EVs are a joke.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Like you did with your comment.

[@rrange]

The one time I prefer the BMW 7 over the Mbz S. I just wish BMWs infotainment was easier to use..it’s unnecessarily too confusing to use. Must be simplified bmw!