![]() 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. BMW began populating its model line with iDrive 8.0 two years ago in the iX and i4.
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