❯ iDrive - updates?
| 10-15-2016, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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iDrive - updates?
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I see that there is a new version of the iDrive software out now with the new 5 series - iDrive 6 I think with the sliding tiles as per this image:  Curious to know if : 1) Will new X1 models ordered from now have this latest version supplied? 2) Do BMW provide as a general policy free updates to all cars with iDrive to have the latest s/w - ie. via OTA or via manual download? Cheers! |
| 10-15-2016, 05:43 PM | #3 | |
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Yes, Idrive 5 has been out less than a year and already replaced. X1 is scheduled to receive Idrive 6 during 2017. So are other BMW models
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| 10-15-2016, 05:44 PM | #4 | |
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Its not software, its a major hardware change. You cannot upgrade. As mentioned above the X1 will receive it for models produced later in 2017.
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| 10-16-2016, 02:35 PM | #5 |
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Boo! ��
That sucks. I read some blogs stating that 2017 X1s will get the idrive 6 gear.... No idea when in 2017 though. �� Last edited by TygerBright; 10-16-2016 at 03:22 PM.. |
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I donīt think they would give the new toys to us, rebadged MINI drivers before G30 will get it, so I think it is more like 18 models in late 2017
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| 10-17-2016, 02:57 AM | #8 |
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The X1 currently uses completely different hardware than the rest of the BMW lineup with navigation. The X1 uses the HU_ENTRYNAV head unit for both Navigation Business and "upgraded" Navigation Plus.
All other BMWs have Navigation Professional with the HU_NBT2 head unit. Not sure if BMW plans to put the upgraded head unit in future X1's, or just update the basic head unit with a new GUI to match.
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Earliest would be March 2017 production
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