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I don't think comparing to the grille is accurate.
The infotainment system is a huge part of interacting with the car. The grille has impact only on aesthetic. Touch only interface has a lot of drawbacks for the user.
Further, the grille has intentional design features that integrate with the rest of the cars aesthetic. The idrive8 screen looks to be quite literally stuck on the dash with no concern for the rest of the interior's design intent.
This is a cost reduction for bmw, end user be damned
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