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Bmw idrive versions plus#

Navigation and real-time traffic updates are additional options as part of the MMI Navigation Plus package as is the Smartphone Interface which adds Apple CarPlay.

Bmw idrive versions upgrade#

This upgrade sees the inclusion of touch-sensitive control. This system can be upgraded to a larger 8.3-inch screen and can be complemented by the optional 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, known as Virtual Cockpit. The MMI is controlled using a rotary dial in the centre console that has several buttons surrounding it to access a variety of additional features and shortcuts to basic screens.

It uses a comprehensive 8-speaker system to play the audio.

Bmw idrive versions Bluetooth#

This system uses a 7-inch screen that features BlueTooth connectivity, AUX and USB input. Standard fitment to the Audi A4 is the MMI Radio Plus (where MMI stands for Multi-Media Interface). The system can be upgraded to include ConnectedDrive Services, Remote Services, Wireless charging, Concierge Services, Navigation and RTTI Real-Time Traffic Information. The system can also be augmented with a reverse camera and the Multifunctional instrument display.

Bmw idrive versions series#

A handy split-screen function allows you to display two separate sets of information simultaneously.Īpple CarPlay is an option on 6.0 in the 3 Series and is wireless, providing additional convenience and ease of use. IDrive 6.0 uses a tiled main menu that is customisable, allowing you to quickly locate media, radio, car settings and additional information as needed. Upgraded systems feature a touch-sensitive dial for hand-written inputs. The dash-mounted screen is still controlled by a rotary dial in the centre console and surrounded by shortcut and options buttons. Over the years, BMW has addressed these concerns and have made the latest version of iDrive more intuitive and easier to use, with fewer sub-menus and simplified controls. As such, many will still remember the early days of BMW's iDrive system, a system that was criticised for being too complex, requiring too much attention from users and thus keeping their eyes off of the road. We take a brief look at the systems found in the hotly-contested D-segment sedan market by comparing the infotainment system of the BMW 3 Series versus it's two main competitors the Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.īMW was one of the pioneers in the infotainment sector and as such, they paid much of the school fees that other manufacturers benefit from. DVD and video playback is not unheard of and you can even tie in your own personal calendar and be reminded of important dates in some systems. Some will include navigation and traffic information, connect to your phone and allow you to make hands-free phone calls. They now provide you with multiple ways of listening to music, from connected devices to external storage and much more. It's often said that by the time you take the latest and greatest technology home, it's already outdated by the time you unpack it, and the same bodes for the world of in-car entertainment and information.Ĭars are no longer just modes of transport and the car radio is no longer just a way of listening to the radio (the first car radio was an AM-only Motorola fitted to Studebakers in 1930). In this fast-paced digital world that we live in, the car infotainment system is constantly evolving and developing. Infotainment systems – more than just a radio We compare the functionality and ease of use between the BMW iDrive, Audi MMI and Mercedes-Benz COMAND infotainment systems to see which is best to live with.