On the evening of March 15th, BMW launched its brand new BMW iDrive system online worldwide. The BMW iDrive system is scheduled to be launched within this year, and will first be installed in the BMW iX. Later on, it will also be equipped in the BMW i4, and gradually be promoted to more BMW models.
BMW stated that the new BMW iDrive uses a new design language, with the curved display screen integrating information display and control functions. The 12.3-inch information display screen and the 14.9-inch control display screen are merged into one unit. All screens have a graphic resolution of 200 ppi (pixels per inch), integrated into the driving area and dashboard. On the dashboard information display and the head-up display system, users can switch between three different themes: luxury driving, focused on sports, and minimalist art. Based on a brand new principle of information interaction, the three screens inside the vehicle can be coordinated to provide optimized interface layout and information display priority.
During the interaction between the driver and the vehicle, BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant can become smarter based on the information database, not only being able to distinguish the conversation object, but also considering the condition of the vehicle and its surroundings, carrying out communication and operations based on the context.
The control panel on the central console and dashboard also adopts a minimalist design. Voice control and touch functions are placed at the core of the control concept, reducing the number of buttons and switches in the vehicle by nearly half. The iDrive central console can be used to select the iDrive menu, switch “My Modes” theme mode, and other functions.
“My Modes” can provide a personalized experience based on the driver’s preferences. For example, in energy-saving mode, the vehicle can achieve an environmentally-friendly driving style, while the Sports mode can adjust the acceleration and dynamic performance.
Based on the cloud-based navigation system, by combining real-time information with predictive models, it can calculate dynamic routes faster and more accurately, and consider changes in traffic conditions on the road ahead as the basis for big data models, calculating arrival time. In addition to integrating real-time data, BMW’s cloud also uses machine learning algorithms to provide users with traffic and prediction services based on real-time data and historical big data models.BMW announced that BMW iX will be the world’s first high-end vehicle model equipped with 5G connectivity technology. Additionally, BMW iX will be the first to utilize gigabit Ethernet technology, capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 Gbit per second. Since the launch of BMW Operating System 7.0 in 2018, BMW owners have been able to use the remote software upgrade feature. In 2020, BMW Group carried out the largest-scale remote software upgrade among European automakers and launched an on-demand installation feature, allowing customers to purchase new functions online and install them in the car through OTA.
Source: BMW Group
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