# Comfortable Luxury Cars BMW's 2016 '7 Series' is the Brand's Most Technologically Advanced Car By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-series References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/executive-decision-bmw-reveals-the-new-groundbreaking-7-series/9562) & [theglobeandmail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/in-photos-2016-bmw-7-series-inside-and-out/article26173407/) [BMW's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x7) 2016 [7 Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twotone-x7) pushes the boundaries for luxury and technology. The interior of the car has the look and feel of a luxury hotel, giving its driver the sanctuary that her or she may need. The 7 Series' interior boasts an elegent combination of quilted leather and inlaid wood, contrasted by galvanized metal for all the car's buttons. The car also features the latest in laser-light technologies both in the interior and exterior. The 7 Series' capabilities are also impressive, starting with [self-parking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yangwang-u7). A driver can exit the car and direct the car to either move forwards or backwards, if a driver is having difficulty. The car is also equipped with the latest iDrive touchpad with increased usability. The newest BMW 7 Series perfectly marries modern luxury while maximizing the brand's technological prowess. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Technologically Advanced Luxury Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop luxury cars that combine cutting-edge technology with luxurious design elements. - **Integrated Self-parking Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create self-parking systems that allow drivers to conveniently exit their cars and remotely direct them to park. - **Enhanced In-car User Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build user-friendly and intuitive in-car interfaces that incorporate the latest touchpad and usability technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and introduce advanced luxury car models with superior technology and design. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with luxury car manufacturers to create interiors that provide a hotel-like luxury experience. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge technologies for luxury cars, such as advanced self-parking systems and user-friendly interfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Packed Triple-Row SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x7.md) - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Luxury Sedan Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass.md) - [Stealth Luxury SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-navigator-black-label.md) - [All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id7.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Car Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twotone-x7.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md)