I’ve rotated back and forth between S class and 7 series for years. I’ve enjoyed my S class for the last 6 years and was ready to go electric. The dealer gave me a loaner EQS for a couple of days. Although the ride was wonderful, ingress/egress was horrible for me (I’m a big guy). The I7 won me over without even driving it. I ordered it immediately and (according to the online progress report) it just left the factory. I can’t wait! Perfect Xmas present to myself.

"All 4 wheels off the ground?? Couldn't feel it in this" 😂😂

The previous gen M760Li was one of the greatest BMW's and V12's ever built. Sadly we will never see their like again.😔. As Joe says, "the old 7 was perfection".

One of the last people here on youtube who would only share his honest opinion. Appreciate that. Great review, as always 👌🏽

My God, 23 mins of brutal honesty! Very appreciated, of course. 😎 I laughed a lot with the "four wheels off the ground" situation! 🤣🤣

When you sent it in the air I laughed so hard 😂

No one talks about the decrease in quality instead they focus on the wow design. Thank you for being that up.

not even a kind gesture offered to a kidnapped back-seater! 😍

I appreciate your review and honest opinion. It means a lot coming from you and your experience. I wish BMW Would listen to you and to your honesty.

Great review. Thank you for giving us an honest opinion rather than a biased one (that most reviewrs give these days). Much apprrciated.

Technology made possible for manufacturers something never possible before: more features, higher prices with lower production costs. They are taking out buttons because they are EXPENSIVE compared to redesigning an electronic interface. That’s plain and simple the reason. They tell you many stories but the truth is that these cars are higher priced AND are worth less compared to previous generations… lesser materials less physical complexity and many many heavy electric and cheap motors for controlling everything. That’s also why the surplus weight (other than the batteries ofc). Cars used to have the best of the best in materials and technology but these huge ass screens are too economical to be skipped. And people love these tricks. All in all I would die to know a TRUE cost breakdown of a 2023 7 series vs a 2007 7 series.

Oh man I ve been waiting for this one. Congratulations Joe!

Good honest review Joe! Thank you for sharing 👍

Brilliant review; one of your best!

Honest review. Thanks Joe. Love your videos, as they're honest and well put together.

It has been growing on me because it reminds me of the Green Hornet's car 😅

The thing with joe is how honest and knowledgeable his reviews are top work as always

That was brilliant. A great honest review, nice to see Stef again, and getting told off for jumping it too! 😂👌

Hope you didnt get into too much trouble getting airborne 🤣

I have been waiting for your thoughts. I would like another review after four months or so. Joe really didn't like the i7 even before the review, so I don't expect as much enthusiasm as to other cars he likes.

Last 5 minutes! Golden! 😂👍

I have driven The latest Maybach GLS600 and Bentley Bentayga for the last year, and after sitting in the BMW i7 it’s as luxurious and high quality as those cars. Haven’t driven yet though.

BMW at least have the balls to design something so bold. Like it or hate it, you gotta admit it’s striking.

Really enjoyed this vid Joe. More lighthearted than usual which made it feel more authentic.

When Joe puts the word 'honest' in the clip title, you know the review is not going to be complimentary! 😁 Lookswise, the nose is not exactly elegant. But the profile and rear look ok. To be fair the i7 is getting very good reviews, from what I've seen. I guess being a full tonne heavier than your M3 Touring, the cornering will come as a shock, but maybe not so bad in comparison to other full on luxury EVs.

Great video as always 🎉

Enjoyed this bud. 👏

16:34 True words from joe Lots of gadgets ,bling and trinkets are ok for 10 mins But deep down, ingrained quality is what you need for 3 years of ownership and 40'000 miles.

I’m still feeling sick from that pax ride, no 5 star rating for you this time 😂😂😂 good laughs mate 🙌

That jump 😂

Brilliant content Joe

I sense a more critical tone from you these days. I like it

Enjoyed watching this more than I thought I would - more flawed vehicles on the channel please!

Probably the best review on this as Joe said tiktokers car😂

Thanks Joe!

Loved the last bit Joe! Oh really, all 4 wheels off the ground ? 😂😂😂

great video Joe

so how much of your assessment of this i7's interior quality is driven by the incredibly dull spec? the various browns and whites with open pore wood trim are SO much nicer

Your old one was actually a really good looking car. It’s a shame the same can’t be said about the new one

The last part 😂😂😂😂 brilliant

Clever placement of the Prius in the background Joe 👌

Great review Joe, I will say I don't think the excess of screens and tech translate into a luxury product.

All 4 wheels very impressive in a car that size 😂😂

Funny because i rewatched your 1,100 mile in a single tank video of the 7 series yesterday, curious which one would you pick if you could do the trip all over again?

Hey joe great video as always! Can we see a range test with the i7? 😊

I think it has become cool to hate on the new BMW styling on the internet. Personally I think it looks amazing, modern, menacing, broad shouldered, like an MMA fighter wearing a tailored suit. I think the dark colours suit this style best. Also disappointed in the review that seems to me to be “this big heavy luxury car is big and heavy and doesn’t handle like a sports car” well surely if you want a sports car then that’s what you’ll go and buy. Looking forward to more objective reviews in the future.

Thank you Joe for your honesty and transparency in this review of the i7. That's how I see testing, but as you know, that's not always the case, far from it.

4 wheels in the air. JOE it's just TOP :)

& they called Chris Bangle !, Great Honest video Joe

Didn't get a chance to say hi at SMMT but I drove this around the track also, after checking out the Merc EQS and EQE I thought this was more impressive to be fair. Its gorgeous inside and fast but I agree the styling is bizarre and at £135k spec, I'd rather have an older 7, loads of fuel money and a few fun cars on the side. Rear seat experience is where this really shines.

Awesome review Joe ..I am staying away from this can’t wait to hear you talk about the new M5 when that comes out ..

Really interesting to see a realistic glimpse into Joe´s chauffeur past from 19:20 onwards XD

Thanks ❤

Other than the absolutely fury-causing issue with the ESIM and the drama getting a data connection working so I can use the Cinema Screen in the back of mine, I love it.

I have previously commented that BMW has already limited sales of the 7 series in UK, but this car can only make that target market smaller. As a potential buyer of this car,currently running a 2023 M8 Convertible, A 2021 X7 40d, and 2021 X2 Mesh Edition, I am the epitome of a BMW ’fanboy’ but whoever signed this ‘7’ off needs their P45!!! Come back Chris Bangle, you are a genius!!!! Please BMW, build something normal before I need to change again!!! I am with Joe, your on the money, my view is you can’t polish a t*** 😂

I’d be a bit worried if I paid £130k for a car and felt like costs had been cut somewhere 😅 and 2.7 tonnes is mad!

Not sure why manufacturers need to cut costs with new car prices so high, they must be raking it in. They are now out of reach for most. The irony here is that Europe are building cars for China whist China and Korea are building cars that we can actually afford. Agree wholeheartedly with your review, would not prevent me from enjoying being driven in it though. Appreciate your honesty and frank views as always.

This is great take, screens don't = luxury. Lot of new cars coming are lots of extra money for worse cars, not just for electric models either.

After breaking M2, Joe is now going after superheavy title.

love your vids joe but kinda wish you showed some examples as to why it didn't feel as nice/luxurious as the last model. which is crazy because here in australia they've hiked up the price by $100 grand from the last model

Joe is exposed as a secret Prius owner 😂

Great review as always from Joe. Nice interior, dreadful looking exterior, and BMW dealers and specialists will be rubbing their hands with glee when all the tech goes wrong 😂

Looking forward to the spec ordering video with Tony @ Berry BMW 😮

did you try playing games on the tv. such an original decision from the bright minds at bmw!

How does the rear view mirror work when the rear screen is down?

Did you park on purpose next to the white Prius?

Looks are subjective of course, but I quite like the exterior

BMW have had their Bud Light moment. I mean look at this horror story. I’m pretty sure they’re not selling them down here in Australia, never seen one out in the traffic.

I honestly think it looks amazing

Did you change your headline to cut to the chase for clarity or succinctness? Really, bachelor not impressed with 3 ton lwb. stretch limo? How many of those have you flown, Joe?

Controversial, but I don’t mind the exterior. It’s not pretty, but it’s imposing and has a presence. More so than it’s rivals. It looks like it would belong to someone important and looks different to the rest of the range, which I like. I really love the interior too.

Honestly i have to disagree on the looks and quality after I've seen it on real life

LOl at least you got into some trouble while you were at it!

13:43 flying brick!

Thanks for the honest review, I'm getting one in 2 weeks..thinking now ummm

Shows that taste is subjective because I think they are lovely and I've seen many of them in the flesh.

I have the old BMW 7 Series and I have to agree it doesn't look as special inside. I'm not sure I like the interactive bar which changes colour, it looks plastic. I would have to turn the Han Zimmer sound off as it would annoy me. It is also extremely expensive now as there is no diesel option in the UK and no heads up display. I think I'd buy a cheaper BMW X7 with a diesel engine.

I start to see quite a lot of those new 7 series. And the look grows on me. What happened to BMW, did they forget to transfer the monthly installment to Joe's account😁?

Saw a white one the other day. Surprised it didn't look that bad.

Any update with your M2?

Get the m760i while you can, THE ULTIMATE CAR

I'm both glad and relieved to see this review. Dublin Airport Platinum Services has the i7 in their fleet and I have to say that it's tackiness on steroids, I asked for an alternative vehicle last time out. The quite hideous, gaudy techno-colour plastic prism surface on the dash trim would have even Liberace spinning in his grave. I sincerely hope that this is a fad, and that normal service will be resumed shortly along with the rapid demise of the EV.

I agree, it's not a looker, but neither is the G82, you still bought several of those! :)

I also prefer the 7series before that was a beast.

The other i7 I took out had even more extras and was 162k.

Parked next to a white car with Joe as it's plate

Saving the planet one 3-tonne luxo-barge at a time!

Had and s560. Looked into getting and s580 until I saw the 7 series in person. Decision was easy. Have had the i7 for a month and it’s incredible. The luxury, quality, tech and ride are now the best in its class. I was confused by this review. I guess everyone has an opinion, but this was just so inaccurate.

Last part with passenger- one of best 😂 feel sorry for Stef abtv🤢

I feel 15mins is not enough to make a review on a car like this

Front reminds me of a that Citroen

Just bought the G11. Prefer that model. Can't get over the bulbus front on the new gen.

It might be a little early in the history of humanity to declare this the ugliest car of all time, but my money is on it.

Personally I love the Design Has a lot of presence and the interior is insane

We have 6 of these of our fleet..just pco'd and out to work

I’m surprised that the new style of split headlights is a downgrade; how the main beam is now void of any definition/style, just a light behind glass. Oh, and the interior is tacky AF.

Im 101% agree with you. Old gen 7, a gem. This, just a shiny "thing". Sad BMW went down the merc way.

Cost cutting or the fact that this is the most monochromatic, generic & rental looking G70 interior I've seen? Only 1, in fact, the cashmere & cloth or cherry leather have all looked quite deluxe. This is like 2nd coming of E65, journos didn't enjoy BMW pushing the envelope then, either, will be curious to see how the market takes to this 1, @ this size, weight & BEV this is new segment for BMW. Curious to hear what you think of this tech in neu 5er (also not a small car), or even better, XM hybrid V8 drivetrain M5.

Prices have gone up an insane amount and standard equipment is equal to that of a much cheaper vehicle aka a 5 series minus the added luxuries

This new 7 somehow makes me want to distant from it. That front grille doesn’t really match up well with those headlights. Once you sit in, looking at that wide screen makes me want to get out already. No matter how nice they present, we will forever miss the directness of instant command. In other words the driver will most likely need a hand massage after a long drive. Judging the way Joe wrestles with this shark even in sports mode, I instantly appreciate my old g12 750 M Sport, that was extremely satisfying even when I push it day in day out on some of the most twisty roads, it was extremely satisfying, now it looks like it’s gone for good.