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The iDrive 8 will debut in the upcoming electric iX SUV followed, by the electric i4 sedan
BMW’s iDrive 8 features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment display in a single unit.
The system will use BMW’s Intelligent Assistant AI to control vehicle functions.
Users can choose between voice commands, touch-sensitive controls, and physical controls.
The iDrive 8 retains the traditional rotary controller mounted on the centre console.
BMW has revealed the iDrive 8, the latest iteration of its infotainment technology. Packed with new features and sporting a massive curved display, the system consists of lesser physical controls now but retains the traditional rotary controller on the centre console.
BMW iDrive 8 Gets Major Update: New Curved Display, Improved Digital Assistant and More Features!
Just recently, BMW has upgraded to the iDrive 8 system to make the user experience better than the iDrive 7.
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BMW invented the infotainment system in 2001, with the introduction of the E65-generation 7 series. However, despite its flaws, the automakers deserve credit for inventing the system that is now present in virtually every single car on the market.
Just recently, BMW has upgraded its iDrive system to even better the user experience than the iDrive 7, with enhanced voice-recognition software, a massive touchscreen, and a myriad of new features while preserving the rotary controller.