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

[X5 Meister]

Hmmm.... you sure about that. ?

[Sher KamaL]

E53 = No I-drive knob from BMW AG MUNICH.

[King]

Love the multi-color stitching M steering wheel with paddle shift!! I had that on my E39 and it was amazing!

[mwares212]

I wonder why they made the iDrive controller higher now. In the current E70 setup, the small storage compartment is above the iDrive controller. Now it is below? Whatever the case, I trust BMW ergonomics experts.

[apw2607]

I notice it has the carbon leather trim. I have that in my current e92 M3. Its very nice indeed.

[X5 Meister]

Whatever you say.

Originally Posted by Sher KamaL

E53 = No I-drive knob from BMW AG MUNICH.

[Penguin]

Well, if it really is set for March production, we should find out pretty soon.

Though if sales are not doing well, it could be delayed, even if the original date was March. Typically auto manufacturers don't like to throw away good parts, and if they have components in the system, they will probably "balance them out" before implementing the switch.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by alexmish

The teaser picture is for X6....

The teaser pics I posted ARE of X5.

[joe406]

Now the 5-series and the 3-series have the new version of iDrive and the upgraded sat nav with hard drive, I was wondering if anybody knew when the X5 is likely to get this system?

[M6X]

for sure MY2010. maybe some late MY2009 ones too.