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What does the iDrive system mean?

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LaAriana

07/25/25 1:52pm

iDrive system is the abbreviation of BMW's unique intelligent driving control system "intelligent-Drive-system". It represents a new, simple, safe, and convenient future driving concept, falling under the category of automated and informational driving systems. Some high-end cars and concept vehicles are equipped with this latest technological innovation. Below is a related introduction: Functions: iDrive is very easy to use. The eight main menus include in-car climate, communication (such as car phone), entertainment (CD/TV, etc.), navigation, information, BMW service support, function settings, and help menu. Equipment: The external display device of this system is a rotary controller located in the traditional gear shift position and an LCD display in the middle of the dashboard. The function of this knob is similar to a computer mouse. Through actions such as pushing, pulling, rotating, and pressing, it can control multi-level menus on the display screen and select hundreds of functions under the eight main menus.

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LaIan

08/11/25 8:54pm

I've been driving a BMW for several years and have a thorough understanding of the iDrive system. Simply put, it's BMW's intelligent cockpit control hub that integrates functions like navigation, entertainment, and air conditioning into a single rotary knob. You twist the knob like tuning a radio to switch between function menus on the screen. It first appeared in the 7 Series in 2001, revolutionizing the traditional button operation mode. Now in its eighth generation, it even supports gesture control—you can wave your hand in front of the steering wheel to skip songs. What I like most is its deep integration with mobile apps; with CarPlay, you can even scroll through TikTok directly on the central display. The system also receives regular OTA updates, which is convenient. After the last update, the voice assistant even understands dialects. However, it takes some time to get used to the hierarchical menu logic when you first start using it, as it integrates over 300 functions.

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