Luxury Sedan of the Year
BMW 7 Series Mild Hybrid
'Palatial' is the word that best describes the BMW 7 Series, for dimensions aside, it is incredibly luxurious. Unique features include doors that automatically open and close (yes, even remotely), an Interaction Bar that's a control panel, decoration and light source, and headlamps that are 'encrusted' with Swarovski crystals. It even spoils the driver with its turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six motor, which is capable of 268bhp and 400Nm of torque.
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The styling of the new 7 may be controversial, but I like the way it looks. The monstrous grille that illuminates during the night exudes road presence like no other car can. The illuminated grille makes the 7 look even classier, as expected from a luxury sedan. The S-Class is too mainstream and is common on the roads. Stand out from the crowd with the 7, with its illuminated grille and optional two tone paint that cannot be found on the S-Class. The 7 also features automatic doors that enable you to shut yourself from plebeians and the outside world with the push of a button. The 7 offers everything you would want from a luxury sedan, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. Dont let its controversial styling sway you away from this car. Get this instead of the S-Class.
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Verdict
It's not hard to see why the 7 Series is now the pick of the segment.

Those looking for a car that has all the road presence expected of a luxury sedan won't be left wanting with this BMW. It is 153mm longer, 59mm taller, and 48mm wider than before, and the car's new design is certainly unashamed to make these new dimensions known. Up front, the car's kidney grille is larger than before, allowing it to visually dwarf its predecessor.

But this 7 Series has not only grown larger; it has become more luxurious as well. Those slim head lights sport Swarovski crystals, which allow them to sparkle when they're illuminated. And its doors are now automatic, further elevating the kerbside appeal of BMW's new luxury sedan.

Step within the cabin of the 7 Series and there's plenty to admire as well. These include the 12.3-inch information display and 14.9-inch control display, the classy two-spoke steering wheel, as well as the Interaction Bar, which stretches across the width of the vehicle and doubles as the cabin's ambient lighting. Those seated at the rear also get their own 5.5-inch touch control display, which makes adjusting the music or air-conditioning settings just outright easy.

And of course, ensuring that you always get to enjoy all these touches is the car's excellent insulation. Exterior noises are just superbly shut out, and the fact that the 268bhp 3.0-litre straight-six engine delivers an appealing purr also ensures that every drive in the 7 Series is a serene experience.

For delivering so much technology, and for its appealingly imposing new exterior, the 7 Series is now the pick for the leader of the segment.