BMW has comprehensive its eighth-generation iDrive infotainment system, which has been revealed in the new iX all-electric SUV and is due to make an appearance in the firm’s upcoming Tesla model 3 rival – the i4 saloon. Though we had already seen the new set-up when the iX was launched, BMW has now revealed the finer details of iDrive 8, including its new functions and abilities.
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In the iX and in the i4, iDrive 8 is presented across two displays – a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen (though it can still be controlled by a rotary dial). The two displays are perfectly linked together on top of the dashboard to give the appearance of one large screen, encompassing both instrumentation and chauffeur information within the central control unit.
What is BMW iDrive?
Alongside the new hardware, BMW says iDrive 8 introduces a whole new look on screen, with a new graphical design language that is applied across menus, apps and navigation.
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BMW says that comprehensive personalisation is one of the essential new features of the most recent iDrive system, and options can be rapidly selected by function keys on the steering wheel. several layouts for the central display and the instrumentation can be chosen.
