In the end all was fine, and we made the trip downtown and back home in fine style. But, this BMW felt floaty over the roads, especially on the expressway and while topping 80 mph and then some--without even realizing it. Yes, the power is strong and smooth and stays that way at speed and beyond. And before you know it, you are sailing. But, I wasn't getting the sensation of the rubber meeting the road in this 750Li hybrid.
And speaking of the hybrid system--it is anything but smooth. I echo Wes in that it reminds me of Lexus's. The system abruptly turns the car off when stopped, and it jerks and shudders back to life when you hit the gas. In a car wearing such a large price tag, I would expect something more refined.
The cabin is spacious, particularly in the back seats, but I would have liked more adjustment down in the front seats. Even at my short height, I was quite close to the headliner. All of the materials are lovely and of high quality and the cabin envelopes those inside.
Overall, this car is quite nice. But that hybrid system needs some fine-tuning.
2011 BMW 750Li ActiveHybrid
Base Price: $107,075
As-Tested Price: $109,975
Drivetrain: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid; RWD, eight-speed automatic
Output: 440 hp @ 5,500-6,400 rpm (total system power 455 hp), 480 lb-ft @ 1,800-4,500 rpm (total system power 515 lb-ft)
Curb Weight: 4,839 lb
Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 20/22.9 mpg
Options: Driver-assistance package including automatic highbeams, lane-departure warning and active blind-spot detection ($1,350); cold-weather package including heated steering wheel, heated rear seats ($800) iPod and USB adapter ($400); satellite radio with one-year subscription ($350)
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