iDrive's central knob can be rotated 360 degrees, tipped left to right, forwards and backwards or depressed fully. Corresponding menus and maps are displayed on an updated centre screen, available in 8.8 or 10.2 inch sizes with a full-color display resolution of 1,280 x 480 pixels. This resolution is good for graphics comparable to those on a high-definition television.


The central control knob is joined by multifunction steering wheel mounted buttons and 8 or more 'favorites' buttons on the centre console which allow for quick and easy access to radio stations, phone numbers and navigation destinations. Four direct-selection keys are included for faster menu navigation as well.

The BMW 3-Series and 7-Series currently offer the updated iDrive system, and it will be available in other BMW models in the very near future as well.


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