New iDrive controller & infotainment system(with hard drive) for X5 and X6

[Zoich]

Originally Posted by HIRISC

2010 model, releasing fall '09 according to my dealer..

My wifes new '09 335xi has the updated iDrive/hard disk/nav screen update - nice and certainly better than the current E70, but not a reason not to buy IMO.

I bought an '09 anyway.

Yes. Had a 09 528 loaner for a week because they didn't have the x5 part. It had the new iDrive -- because it didn't have NAV, I can't speak to the speed when looking up destination. The extra buttons are just EXTRA in my opion. Didn't provide additional value at all. You know you can do the same simply just pushing and hold the current iDrive button for 1 sec, and it will jump to the climate, communication, nav, radio screen right? To me that's actaully eaiser, since I have gotton those 4 direction memorized. Those short cut button's are small and you have to look down to see which on you're pressing and takes your eyes off the road. It's no different than the Wife's audi. they all just copy each other.

[bmwman3241]

Newest BMW Navigation?

BMW purportedly working on adaptive ILENA navigation system - Engadget

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by bmwman3241

Newest BMW Navigation?

BMW purportedly working on adaptive ILENA navigation system - Engadget

Yup, will not be here for a bit.
http://www.xoutpost.com/lounge/58402-...on-system.html

[alexmish]

Originally Posted by Zoich

Yes. Had a 09 528 loaner for a week because they didn't have the x5 part. It had the new iDrive -- because it didn't have NAV, I can't speak to the speed when looking up destination. The extra buttons are just EXTRA in my opion. Didn't provide additional value at all. You know you can do the same simply just pushing and hold the current iDrive button for 1 sec, and it will jump to the climate, communication, nav, radio screen right? To me that's actaully eaiser, since I have gotton those 4 direction memorized. Those short cut button's are small and you have to look down to see which on you're pressing and takes your eyes off the road. It's no different than the Wife's audi. they all just copy each other.

Had driven similar car as a loaner, and yes, . Those buttons are worthless, except the "Back" button. I can see using that one once in a while.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by King

The whole idea behind the new controller is easier navigation. You can click on one button instead of going through three menus to get to a function. It's like clicking the 'email' button on your keyboard instead of going to 'Start, Programs, Outlook..." Makes life a little easier especially when you're driving!

Not true. With the current system,

you can create shortcuts for audio sources to go directly to them. You can use the steering wheel to mimic the mode button on the dash. Theres a mode button on the dash anyway .... and on top of all of that, hold the controller in one of the four directions and it will goto the last menu for climate, entertainment, navigation and communications. The buttons are a complete waste of time.

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by apw2607

.... and on top of all of that, hold the controller in one of the four directions and it will goto the last menu for climate, entertainment, navigation and communications. The buttons are a complete waste of time.

I agree. Now that I have experience with both, the buttons don't really add much to the party. The sad thing is though, the HOLD THE CONTROLER feature no longer works as the "compass" concept no longer exists.

[X5 Meister]

Yep. CIC

E90, E91, E92, E93 September 2008
E60, E61, E63, E64 March 2009
E70, E71, October 2009
F01, F02 SOP
E89 SOP

Originally Posted by watrob

That will be October 09 new production for MY2010 X5!

[Kasyd]

Wondering if anyone has had any recent update as to when the new i-drive will make it's intro? I've read on one article that listed Sept production but any other reliable updates?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Kasyd

Wondering if anyone has had any recent update as to when the new i-drive will make it's intro? I've read on one article that listed Sept production but any other reliable updates?

Both X5 and X6 are getting the new iDrive controller and software as of 2010model.

[wch X5]

FWIW, my dealer told me the same thing - he said all models are getting the new controllers and software for 2010.