New iDrive for X5 from Summer (or March / April??)

[six]

On the BMW UK Press Office site there is a now a news announcement for BMW's 2017 model updates.

The X5 is mentioned in relation to the iDrive system. But it says the changes were made in March / April this year?? It's strange as it goes on to say the updates will be added to the X5 along with the wider range this summer




"Superior connectivity for additional six model ranges.

Six additional model ranges now benefit from the latest iDrive interface and enhanced connectivity services. Originally introduced on the BMW 7 Series and added to the BMW 6 Series, X3 and X5 in March/April 2016, it will now be available on the BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, X5 and X6 ranges. Incorporated into the BMW Professional media system, the latest iDrive interface and enhanced connectivity provides a simpler menu navigation requiring fewer clicks to move between key sections such as map view, messages, entertainment and media and an increase in RAM to improve performance. This new system also allows the wireless integration of selected third party applications from a compatible mobile device.

In addition to the already standard Bluetooth connectivity this can be further enhanced by opting for the new Enhanced Bluetooth which alongside the upgraded BMW Professional Navigation system now includes Wireless Charging, WiFi Hotspot preparation and an additional USB socket. The new Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging is offered as standard on all BMW 6 Series and 7 Series models as well as the M3, M4, X5M and X6M.

Accessing a library of over 30 million tracks available to stream at any time as part of BMW Online Entertainment is now even easier thanks to the new Connected Music feature. This introduces the additional option, when listening to the radio, of recognising the track, artist or album. The listener can then search for and stream other music by that artist or music of the same genre."


Link...

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unite...or-summer-2016

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by six

On the BMW UK Press Office site there is a now a news announcement for BMW's 2017 model updates.

The X5 is mentioned in relation to the iDrive system. But it says the changes were made in March / April this year?? It's strange as it goes on to say the updates will be added to the X5 along with the wider range this summer




"Superior connectivity for additional six model ranges.

Six additional model ranges now benefit from the latest iDrive interface and enhanced connectivity services. Originally introduced on the BMW 7 Series and added to the BMW 6 Series, X3 and X5 in March/April 2016, it will now be available on the BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, X5 and X6 ranges. Incorporated into the BMW Professional media system, the latest iDrive interface and enhanced connectivity provides a simpler menu navigation requiring fewer clicks to move between key sections such as map view, messages, entertainment and media and an increase in RAM to improve performance. This new system also allows the wireless integration of selected third party applications from a compatible mobile device.

In addition to the already standard Bluetooth connectivity this can be further enhanced by opting for the new Enhanced Bluetooth which alongside the upgraded BMW Professional Navigation system now includes Wireless Charging, WiFi Hotspot preparation and an additional USB socket. The new Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging is offered as standard on all BMW 6 Series and 7 Series models as well as the M3, M4, X5M and X6M.

Accessing a library of over 30 million tracks available to stream at any time as part of BMW Online Entertainment is now even easier thanks to the new Connected Music feature. This introduces the additional option, when listening to the radio, of recognising the track, artist or album. The listener can then search for and stream other music by that artist or music of the same genre."


Link...

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unite...or-summer-2016

Thanks for posting!!

[TOPEC]

the most interesting feature is wireless charging. so april/may production X5 should have have the new system? anyone with a april/may production can confirm?

[sgtpeper]

Mine was built in early April. No such luck.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by sgtpeper

Mine was built in early April. No such luck.

I think it is only 6 series and no touchscreen, BMW genius confirmed only as of July there is touchscreen..we went into discussing and the conclusion he gave was that even if there were new menues on April May production he confirmed for sure touchscreen only as of July

[saleen556]

Originally Posted by TOPEC

the most interesting feature is wireless charging. so april/may production X5 should have have the new system? anyone with a april/may production can confirm?

Ours was just built and in transit. So will know soon. Cool feature.

[SlammedR8]

Mine was built first week of May...I don't think I got any of these new features. Any way to confirm before getting it?

[athanyel]

I'm pretty sure that's a typo. I think it should read:

Originally introduced on the BMW 7 Series and added to the BMW 6 Series, X3 and X4 in March/April 2016, it will now be available on the BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, X5 and X6 ranges

Produciton of the 2017 X3 and X4 started in April which would line up with the quote if it was intended to be the above.

[Baunton]

Originally Posted by 1230vani

I think it is only 6 series and no touchscreen, BMW genius confirmed only as of July there is touchscreen..we went into discussing and the conclusion he gave was that even if there were new menues on April May production he confirmed for sure touchscreen only as of July

Touchscreen. Please no!

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by six

Originally introduced on the BMW 7 Series and added to the BMW 6 Series, X3 and X5 in March/April 2016, it will now be available on the BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, X5 and X6 ranges.

...now includes Wireless Charging, WiFi Hotspot preparation and an additional USB socket. The new Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging is offered as standard on all BMW 6 Series and 7 Series models as well as the M3, M4, X5M and X6M.

Accessing a library of over 30 million tracks available to stream at any time as part of BMW Online Entertainment is now even easier thanks to the new Connected Music feature."

Where is the 5-series in the mix?
What is the point of Wifi Charging? Without upgraded usb plug for cigarette lighting, the connected amps are never enough to do much more than maintain charge.
I would most be interested in online entertainment options.

Originally Posted by Baunton

Touchscreen. Please no!

If you do not want to use touchscreen, then just do not touch screen.

[nal13]

April production. No changes over the march cars

[SlammedR8]

Any update on this?

I have a loaner 750 from BMW right now and totally in love with the new idrive system... Hand gestures are super cool!

[iconoclast]

the different gong/chime and new voice will take a moment to get used to but they certainly streamlined the system and made it far more intuitive than previous versions.