BMW 7er F01/F02 Picture Thread

[Sayyaaf]

Originally Posted by SDNR

Thank God they have done away with that dreadful loose-fitting leather on the doors etc.

Whats that Rob ? which Model had it ?

PS: Can a mod edit my first post up there ? its Honor not owner .... thanks in advance

[Osnabrueck]

Seeing the video just makes me more angry at what a backpedaling mess they've made of this car's hinduqarters. It demonstrates why the original Bangle butt of the E65 was a great idea - from the rear 3/4 the car has hints of the Toyota Avalon and, more directly, the Lexus LS.

From the direct rear, the car looks somewhat busy, but very good. However, it doesn't connect with the rest of the car, which has a very Quattroporte-like "quiet agression" about it. But the rear just look barge-like.

Hooydonk was right all along, and it's a shame the F01 looks so damn heavy in the back.

Interior is well-detailed but is fully infused with Audi DNA. Wasn't this car's interior directed by an Ex-Audi designer? In any case, the spacioius atmosphere has been traded-in for something that, while admittedly attractive, isn't very distinctive.

[Mr. Mercedes]

Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

Seeing the video just makes me more angry at what a backpedaling mess they've made of this car's hinduqarters. It demonstrates why the original Bangle butt of the E65 was a great idea - from the rear 3/4 the car has hints of the Toyota Avalon and, more directly, the Lexus LS.

From the direct rear, the car looks somewhat busy, but very good. However, it doesn't connect with the rest of the car, which has a very Quattroporte-like "quiet agression" about it. But the rear just look barge-like.

Hooydonk was right all along, and it's a shame the F01 looks so damn heavy in the back.

Interior is well-detailed but is fully infused with Audi DNA. Wasn't this car's interior directed by an Ex-Audi designer? In any case, the spacioius atmosphere has been traded-in for something that, while admittedly attractive, isn't very distinctive.

Again I agree with all your points Osna.

The rear is a mess and the interior looks run of the mill in terms of design.

[Deutsch]

I think I can say now from looking at the pics long enough, especially the high res ones that I'm really really feel'n the looks of the F01/2.

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by Maserati

Whats that Rob ? which Model had it ?

ahh, I think they might have changed that when the 7er got its facelift.


If you look at the leather on the pre-facelift models, it is loose -- like on the old S class ...and the Maybach 57/62. I have never liked this look, I much prefer a very 'tailored' look in a car interior,

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

Interior is well-detailed but is fully infused with Audi DNA.

I'm seriously not sharing that feeling Josh.

Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

Wasn't this car's interior directed by an Ex-Audi designer?

I could be wrong but I think you are referring to Stefan Sielaff ...he worked on final stages of the S class interior. He is now the chief of design at Audi (has been for some time now).

Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

In any case, the spacioius atmosphere has been traded-in for something that, while admittedly attractive, isn't very distinctive.

Those were my initial thoughts too. But looking at the larger images, I was very impressed with the noticeable improvement in overall quality of the interior. I will be very interested to see how its quality compares with the S class.

[Sunny]

While I see Audi like attention to details in the interior, it is at least not the same layout as any Audi at least not the way the S class is a rip off of the E65 interior lay out.

[Deutsch]

Originally Posted by Sunny

While I see Audi like attention to details in the interior, it is at least not the same layout as any Audi at least not the way the S class is a rip off of the E65 interior lay out.

Am3n.

[ree]

Please guys - this is a PICTURE thread!! If you want to discuss about the design (especially Lexus LS vs. 7-series) please use these threads:

http://www.germancarzone.com/7-serie...series-49.html (Official: The New BMW 7 Series)

http://www.germancarzone.com/interna...xus-ls-21.html (W221 S-class vs F01 7-Series vs Lexus LS)

[Just_me]

this is a picture thread, here we dont discuss the competition- Im moving some posts to internal combustion.