The new iDrive system was recently launched by BMW at the Consumer Electronics Show held in the year 2025 and is called Panoramic iDrive. Due to be included in all new-generation BMW models this year, the revamped system showcases the brand’s next-gen Operating System X as the nerve centre of the new display and control concept.
Enhanced Numerical Plan of the New BMW iDrive System
BMW iDrive enhances the new revolutionary technology intended to improve on comfort level and human-car interface. Such components regard advanced display system as well as a new type of multifunction steering wheel.
Major Components of the iDrive System
Panoramic Display
- Located at the bottom edge of the windshield and more particularly housed within a lip at the bottom of the windshield.
- Serves as a virtual head-up display and shows information on the clearly printed black background.
- Extends from one side of the dashboard to another so as to avail important driver details at his or her sight range.
- Can be changed using the central affront screen.
3D Head-Up Display (HUD), 3D HUD
- Provide projection of effective projects on the wind shield just above the Panoramic Vision.
- Provides further context to the Panoramic Vision system and extends brief information about navigation and the Automated Driving System.
New Central Touchscreen
- Alters the real-time Panoramic Vision egress exhibit.
- They also act as the main control to the system and basic settings.
Professional multifunction steering wheel
- They are often redesign to make work easier and more effective for doctors.
- Complements the new system to make it easier for drivers to perform their operations while on the road.
Innovative Features of the New BMW iDrive System
The latest BMW’s iDrive system has updated the main display with new technology controls and has also revamped the buttons for a better and highly futuristic experience.
Touch screen navigator with Matrix Backlight Technology
- Unique angular concept, contrary to a square enclosing format.
- Offers a matrix backlight technology for enhanced visibility and easy to use the device.
- Through simple swipe motions, users can then share content to Panoramic Vision screen quickly.
Two Spoke Geometric Shape Steering Wheel Design
- It has vertical spokes instead of the horizontal observed in the current BMW electric vehicles.
- Horn area consists of two winged gestures containing controls for ADAS functions and car interfaces.
- Haptic feedback designed with the use of back lit switches to further adjust based on functionality.
- Device or pad-like surface structure to provide discreet and easy tactile/simply touch recognition.
Haptic Button for Replacing Physical Keys
- Design conceptualization – physical controls changed with haptic buttons for the neater look and feel.
- Comprise of the functions such as the wind screen wiper control, turn indicators, rear and side mirrors, volume consol, gearing system and the window de-icing consol.
Enhanced OS X and Upcoming Neue Klasse Models
BMW’s new Operating System X improves on the ability to modify the interior of cars and also adds a broader language support to the intelligent steering wheel assistant. The new version will go into the BMW’s Neue Klasse cars this year, first in a new SUV coming in 2025 and then in a 3 Series successor in 2026.