2008 BMW 7 Series

At the Paris Motor Show, one of the biggest stars of the stand was of course BMW's new 7 Series. Fascinating journey, this large sedan with exceptional comfort, made from beautiful multimedia. Passenger entertainment, help for the driver, music, BMW has really great things: surely one of OEM multimedia systems the most successful!

Multimedia: the total!

Embedded in multimedia, BMW is not the first attempt on the 7 Series. Ten years ago, the 7 Series already offers telephony in the radio and TV reception in the car (a first at the time). But for 2008, BMW goes much further by offering a complete system for the driver, a video system for rear passengers, and especially the Internet is back in the car! At a time when information technology has invaded all areas of our lives, the Internet will surely drive to bring new services to the motorist. But for now, discover that facility.

The dashboard houses a 10.2-inch display to handle navigation and multimedia

The equipment that we present are available as standard or optional depending on the version of the 7 Series. But one thing is sure, BMW has really gone very far in terms of multimedia. For the base, the multimedia system uses the classic BMW iDrive, but revised and corrected to make it even more user friendly. To take full advantage of the system, the top of the center console houses a 10.2-inch screen, a first in OEM. For the base, the system offers multimedia navigation, playback CD / DVD, USB and an auxiliary input, Bluetooth for telephony. It even has a hard drive can store 12 GB of music. We can also add a TV tuner, DVD changer and a receiver for DAB digital radio (the latter is very useful for France, but will be in Germany and England). Instead of the conventional audio system, you can opt for the hi-fi Professional offers multi-channel sound.

Each rear passenger can have a screen and DVD player

That the driver remains focused on this conduct, the 7 Series can be equipped with a HUD. This reminds including speed limits. How? A camera is integrated into the mirror and films the road signs. This is compared with the database browser and the system will alert you if you drive beyond the limits. New ergonomics iDrive, iDrive control display on the screen, working with simple menus and clear, the multimedia system of the 7 Series has been optimized for its use is transparent to the driver. A great feat since the facility has many firsts in the field of electronics. For safety, a night vision system locates pedestrians, animals or obstacles on the road and tells the driver on the video screen of the car. Another interesting new feature, the user manual of the car is stored in the onboard computer. No need to exit the wholesale book paper, the iDrive can see this on the screen of 10.2 inches.

Internet access, head-up vision, tracking of pedestrians on the road, it's like in a James Bond movie

In the realm of security, we note that the BMW Connected Drive with assistance and emergency call. This allows to call for help or assistance in case of mechanical problems. In case of accident, thanks to the many sensors, the system will boot itself to call for help. He then warns the call center, indicating the type of collision (serious or not, the risk of injury as a function of shock, ...) which can then provide comprehensive information to emergency services providers. Finally, we saved the most interesting for last: the Internet! As an option, based on an unlimited data plan to be proposed at an attractive price, you can access the Internet in the 7 Series. The 10.2-inch screen displays web pages as seen on a home computer. Is the iDrive system that acts like a mouse to control the Net. In addition, we have a BMW Online service for any aid or information that the driver may need. Of course, for obvious reasons of security, Internet and video are not accessible while driving. One thing is sure, at the sight of all this, BMW has really made very clear: it is like in a James Bond movie. What made us dream in a little futuristic movies is now a reality! The electronics of tomorrow has not finished to be exciting!