What about the big cars? Since they're on the Linux-based iDrive 8.0, they can't be converted to the Android-based iDrive 9.0. Internet use and OTA updates take advantage of 5G speeds, as will a new "Customer Digital Ecosystem" that's a hub for apps, messaging, e-mail, and news. Larger, more expensive model will retain the knob when they make the transition, likely to suit an older audience that doesn't need to be at the digital wavefront. The rotary controller that's been a feature of iDrive since the system's debut in 2001 goes away in the smaller models that introduce iDrive 9.0. All executives would give away was that we'd see upgraded voice control, no doubt part of the ramp-up to the ghost in the machine named Dee that's (who's?) coming with the Neue Klasse cars due in 2025, and a new, simplified set of digital HVAC controls. BMW Blog posted an image from a presentation that included the caption, "3D navigation, flexible touch layouts, content driven," while Wards Auto says the image above is the new home screen. We're still missing most of the details as to what iDrive 9.0 will bring to the cabin. The Munich automaker said it wants to start the rollout away from bread-and-butter and halo cars to lessen the impact of potential teething issues. The new Mini Cooper and production Aceman coming later this year get iDrive 9.0 as well, with a Mini-specific interface. The first products to benefit from the upgrade are new X1 units produced from this March of this year, and the coming X2 and 2 Series Active Tourer. Using the former gives BMW more access to the software running the vehicle and additional remote diagnostic options. IDrive 9.0 is based on open-sourced Android Automotive instead of Google Automotive Services. BMW Blog reports the brand new platform walks away from the Linux system iDrive is now built on, moving to Google's Android Automotive for better integration and quicker operation. Because software now defines so much of vehicle progress, BMW will drop iDrive 9.0 in just a couple of months. Look for these changes to continue on the next generation X1 later this year before bowing in the X2, 1 Series and front wheel drive based 2 Series.BMW began populating its model line with iDrive 8.0 two years ago in the iX and i4. It will also be capable of ultra white band tech which makes the process of using your phone as a key even easier. Sources tell us that this will be the same CarKey technology in recent BMWs. Yes you will be able to use your phone as a kay in the next generation BMWs. That spot will also be where you’ll place your phone to start your car. However unlike those cars all front-wheel drive BMWs will move to a 100% touch based.Īdditionally the center console will house two large cupholders and (importantly) a spot to wirelessly charge your phone. The system will include a scaled down dual-screen design similar to what we see on the 7 Series, I4 and revised X7. The bigger change for small BMWs (and all MINIs) is the elimination of the iDrive controller altogether. BMW Kills iDrive on Small Cars BMW 220i Active Tourer previews the all touch-based input for small BMWs. From there you can use the steering wheel paddles to change gears. Last week we had went hands-on with the new lever (which is a loose term) and found it to be surprisingly easy and even satisfying to use.Īll the current functionality is still there including a sport mode which is engaged by pulling the lever back beyond the “D” engagement point. The gear selector you see above feels like the inevitable conclusion to BMW’s content evolution of the center console. The 7 Series has the new gear selector but like all rear wheel drive based BMWs, retains the iDrive controller BMW’s Radical New Gear Selector
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