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Table of Contents

1. Getting Acquainted with the BMW 7-Series 2010
2. BMW's Head-Up Display
3. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
4. Navigating with the BMW 7 Series
5. Finding A Restaurant (Searching for POIs)
6. Traffic
7. Saving Your Current Location
8. Map Options
9. Multi-Destination Trips
10. Getting Help
11. Pros
12. Cons
13. Conclusion

1. Getting Acquainted with the BMW 7 Series 2010

Figure 1: BMW 7-Series 2010 Model

Figure 2: BMW 7-Series 2010 Model

This review was conducted using a 2010 BMW 750Li

Figure 3: BMW 750Li

The 750Li Sedan sports a 4.4L V8 400HP engine.

Figure 4: BMW Dynamic Xenon Headlamps

BMW's Adaptive light control for Automatic headlight on/off can also automatically dim the headlamps when an oncoming vehicle is approaching, then automatically switch back to the high beams when the road is clear. I used the feature extensively, and it works fantastically.

Figure 5: BMW 7-Series, Interior

The interior feels refined an luxurious. The cabin's vault-like silence when driving is a joy, and the controls are well positioned.

Figure 6: BMW 7 Series 2010 Dashboard

At first glance, the instrumentation cluster can appear daunting. There are lots of button and dials, and, to the unitiated it takes a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the considerable array of controls available at your fingertips.

Figure 7: BMW 7 Series Updated Shifter

The steering column-mounted shifter or previous 7-Series models has been moved back down to the transmission tunnel, providing much improved ergonomic and a more intuitive feel.

Figure 8: BMW's Updated iDrive System

All information, entertainment and comfort features are controlled via the iDrive system.

The new system features a larger, 10.25-inch, high-resolution display, and four direct-entry buttons for accessing radio, CD, telephone, and navigational features.

Also, an integrated 12 GB Hard Disk Drive lets you store music from CDs, MP3 players, or USB sticks.

The system also includes Bluetooth® hands-free calling capabilities with speech recognition.