Some of the technology (seriously only some) - courtesy of Motor Trend
- Lane Departure Warning, which vibrates the steering wheel if you change lanes without using the turn signals;
- High Beam Assist, which switches the headlights automatically between high and low beams
- Active Blind Spot Detection, which senses vehicles almost 200 ft behind. If a vehicle enters the blind spot, a warning triangle appears in the exterior rearview mirror. If the driver activates the turn signal, the triangle graphic flashes, and the steering wheel vibrates.
- Using an infrared camera, the optional Night Vision system scans a range up to 1600 ft ahead of the vehicle over a 24-degree-wide range..can figure out what pedestrians by the side of the road are doing: If they're moving parallel to the road, the system senses and displays the presence on the iDrive screen (see photo) or the head-up display but doesn't warn the driver. If the person is on a path to cross the road, a warning is displayed
- The revised iDrive system is more intuitive than before, placing a smaller multi-axis controller amid an array of menu buttons that can be differentiated by touch. It's easier all around to use, and it looks better, too.
- The 7 Series comes equipped with a 40GB hard drive, 13 gigs of which are allocated to music storage. The system is iPod and iPhone compatible, and the optional -- there's that word again -- Premium Sound System sounds stellar.
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