The BMW i7 is not a car you want to drive. Not because it's a bad car, quite the opposite actually. The reason you don't want to drive it is because you want to be chauffeured while you enjoy the luxurious backseat experience.

When you enter the backseat of the BMW i7, it's more like reclining than sitting. The rear doors have 5.5-inch touchscreens, and with the Executive Lounge feature activated, the front passenger seat slides forward and tilts the seatback. You'll feel like you're in business class on an airplane, with a footrest extending and your own rear seat providing utmost comfort.

But if you really want to take it up a notch, you can opt for the optional 31.3-inch 8K cinema screen that lowers from the headliner. With Bowers Wilkins speakers and an Amazon Firestick, you can enjoy widescreen movies, games, music, and more. It's an immersive experience, and you might question why you would even want to drive at all.

However, if you do decide to take the wheel, rest assured that the front seats offer the same level of comfort and entertainment. A curved screen provides a 12.3-inch information panel behind the wheel, along with a 14.9-inch screen for satnav, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and YouTube. The BMW IconicSounds Electric adds to the experience, with specially curated soundscapes by the Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, giving a heavenly ambiance.

While driving won't be your main focus in the BMW i7, it does offer highly autonomous capabilities. The car is equipped with an array of automated driving and parking systems, including active cruise control, speed sign recognition, and lane centring control. It even has self-parking that works for up to 200 meters and an optional Manoeuvre Assistant that handles acceleration, braking, steering, and gear changes for parking.

In the future, a software upgrade will enable remote parking via an app, and the BMW Digital Key Plus allows you to use your iPhone as a full-function vehicle key. The BMW i7 xDrive60M Sport, for example, offers quick DC charging at 195kW, allowing you to add 170km of range in just ten minutes. Its impressive range eliminates the need for frequent charging, making it suitable for long journeys.

Despite its size, the BMW i7 handles like a dream. While the exterior design might not be unanimously appealing due to the grille, that becomes irrelevant once you're inside, enjoying movies and letting someone else take the wheel. The BMW i7 offers the ultimate luxury and comfort, making it a car you'd prefer to be driven in.