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      03-11-2021, 06:39 PM   #22
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The original 8th generation iDrive is coming next week. Why is BMW promoting it with great fanfare?
Following BMW’s previous announcement of the pure electric SUV iX in November 2020 and the first to reveal some of the new-generation iDrive information at the 2021 CEC show, the original BMW factory recently announced that it will officially announce the new-generation iDrive at 11pm Beijing time on March 15th. The system, which is expected to be called iDrive 8, focuses on curved screens, AI artificial intelligence, Digital Key Plus ultra-wideband digital keys, and a more intuitive human-computer interaction interface, presenting a different operating layout from the current iDrive 7.0 system. This new generation of iDrive system will be the first to be equipped with the iX electric SUV, which will be launched in 2022, and the mass production version i4 that has not yet been officially released.

The original BMW Z9 concept car debuted in the iDrive system in 1999. In 2001, the E65/E66 generation 7 Series was equipped with the first generation iDrive based on the Windows CE architecture. It has been 20 years since the release of iDrive. Although the initial launch is facing doubts from outsiders It is too complicated and the operation is not as intuitive as the traditional button. However, through the subsequent changes in the system's multi-generational evolution, BMW iDrive has become the current benchmark man-machine operating system in luxury brand cars.

Especially after BMW made a drastic update to the iDrive interface for the first time in 2008, replacing the more complicated operation interface design of the previous iDrive system, the interface after iDrive 4.0 has gradually gained praise from consumers and all walks of life. However, BMW’s update to the iDrive system did not stop there. Subsequent additions brought iDrive 4.0++ (2012) with refined line-up interface, iDrive 5.0++ with graphical logic and increased touch and gesture operation functions. 2015), iDrive 6.0 (2016) and other versions that strengthen the online network information sharing function.

In June 2018, BMW further announced the current iDrive 7.0 interface installed in G05 X5, G06 X6, G20 3 Series, G30 5 Series, and G11/G12 7 Series. BMW Operating System 7 said that the main feature of iDrive 7.0 at the time was the removal of the "double-ring traditional physical fixed frame" of the digital instrument, and the emphasis on the personalized style of the central touch screen interface, and the introduction of BIPA (BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant) ) Smart voice voice control system, users only need to say "Hello, BMW!" and other wake-up words to be able to set related vehicles, set navigation destinations, and even perform functions such as networked information query. In addition, it had OTA (Over The Air) cloud software updates and cloud store expansion functions such as the engine virtual sound wave, which was also a highlight of iDrive 7.0 at that time.

However, it seems that BMW's efforts to update the iDrive system will not stop there. Judging from the electric SUV car series iX released in November 2020, its 12.3-inch digital instrument and 14.9-inch central control screen are connected together to form a large-size curved screen. The interface is obviously different from the current iDrive 7.0. Different, the original factory also emphasized that the iX is equipped with the latest generation of in-vehicle computers. Its computing speed is 20 times higher than that of the previous generation. The powerful computing power means that it can process more data. Therefore, the number of sensors that can be installed on the iX is doubled. Support 5G connection function, and handle real-time cloud computing and Internet of Vehicles applications in the future. Together with the hardware changes that match the new generation iDrive, it also includes the switch to the button-type gear at the center gear seat, plus the wheel-type volume button design on the right side, and even the steering wheel shape and layout will obviously be different from the current one.

Following the 2021 CES Consumer Electronics Show in the United States that first revealed some features of the new generation of iDrive, it coincides with the 20th anniversary of iDrive. Now the original BMW factory officially announced on the official website that it will be live broadcast online at 11:30 pm on March 15th, Beijing time. Attach the words "World Premiere of The All-New iDrive", and then show that the group will officially release the new generation iDrive on March 15.

According to speculation from various parties, the new generation of iDrive is likely to be called iDrive 8, instead of using other names such as BMW Operating System. The focus of the new system is not only the curved screen, but the most important thing is to greatly simplify the physical button configuration. It is equipped with new gesture control, AI smart voice recognition, and retains the classic iDrive knob-type control keys. It can also greatly reduce the need for analog and digital technology. gap. The new iDrive can also receive and display hazard warnings from other BMW vehicles, or predict whether there is a parking space at the destination. The new generation of BMW iDrive will take advantage of the potential of smart connected cars, making the mobile experience safer, more comfortable and convenient, and more diverse.

In addition, along with the new generation iDrive, there is also the new generation digital key BMW Digital Key Plus, which uses the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology of the U1 communication chip that iPhone 11 began to load, so that car owners no longer It needs to use the iPhone’s NFC and door handles to sense to unlock, but it can be like the current smart Comfort Access car key, the phone will be automatically unlocked when it is placed on the body and close to the vehicle.

At present, according to foreign media speculation, it will be the first car to be equipped with the new generation iDrive system. In addition to the iX and i4, the two new generation pure electric vehicles that will be officially launched in 2022, the future will include the small facelift X5/X6, the small facelift 8 Series, Small facelift 3 Series, even the rumored big facelift 7 Series code-named G70/G71, U06 2nd generation 2 Series Active Tourer, may adopt the new generation iDrive. We will continue to track relevant trends and bring readers the latest reports first-hand.
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