2023 BMW 760i xDrive Sedan

The BMW 7 Series flagship sedan got a complete makeover for 2023. We tested the top-trim 760i xDrive, which is equipped with a turbocharged V8, a new 8-speed automatic that includes a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, and all-wheel drive. The 760i is a no-holds-barred luxury vehicle, with all the features and options befitting its $121,000 base price: copious amounts of leather, open-pore wood, and crystal accenting; adaptive air suspension; 4-zone automatic climate control; heated and cooled seats; rear-wheel steering; and a 14.9-inch center touch screen. Other luxury features include the optional Rear Executive Lounge Seating, which tilts the rear seat backward and raises a footrest; a 31-inch video screen for entertaining back-seat passengers; automatic doors; and Highway Assistant, which enables hands-free driving and lane-changing. Overall, the 760i accomplishes its mission: The ride is serene and comfortable, with plenty of headroom and legroom for all passengers. Its turbocharged V8 delivers plenty of power, and handling is responsive for a big sedan. Just a few items might give prospective buyers pause: an infotainment system with complicated, distracting menus; a lack of hard keys for infotainment and HVAC operation; pricey options (e.g., $7,250 for the Rear Executive Lounge Seating); and some polarizing style elements—the large double-kidney grille and crystal accents in the cabin, for instance.