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08-19-2014, 02:20 PM | #1 |
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X1 iDrive, same as what's in the X3/X4? When was it last updated?
I know BMW usually does a life cycle impulse (LCI) or "mid cycle refresh" to their products, but how does the currently available X1 iDrive compare to the newer BMW products? Is it a generation behind? I noticed that the handwriting input method (finger touch pad) is not available on the X1, so at minimum some features are not available/enabled (but they appear in other BMW products like the X3, etc.).
How old is the GUI interface in the X1, and when was it last updated?
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I am not sure how outdated our version is. I don't miss anything in our version.
Just the NAV is so outdated it is not even funny. I hate having to use the NAV on my phone while I have the expensive one sitting in the dash right in front of me. |
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08-19-2014, 03:02 PM | #3 |
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It is indeed behind. The X1, with the E89 Z4, are the last of the 'e' generation and therefore do not have any of the exotic features of the 'f' generation. the data connection is woeful compared to the current X3, has very limited remote services (from the iOS app) . The X1 has a very stripped down version of idrive, with just the basics. it was last updated 2011 i think, but the maps are updated every year, but are still missing some roads around me
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08-19-2014, 03:21 PM | #4 |
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Exactly. Our system is still tied to the E series cars. I'd assume the new G series 7er will usher in even newer stuff than the F series cars have now.
Coincidentally, the next X1 (F48) will likely be one of the last chassis to remain on the F series. |
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08-19-2014, 10:00 PM | #5 |
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BMW recently updated iDrive on some F series cars starting with the 2013 model year. The iDrive in my X1 and my wife's 2012 X3 are virtually identical. Navigation differences are mainly due to the X3 having portions of the display on the screen in the F series instrument cluster.
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08-20-2014, 12:35 AM | #6 |
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And we Australian customers are in for an even bigger disappointment. iDrive features are further stripped down for us - NO BMW Apps, NO integrated SIM so no Remote Services. Also, I have been having issue entering building number for highways like Pacific Hwy, Princes Hwy as the option greys out. Don't know if it's the older iDrive, outdated Maps or it is how it is I'm driving 2014 April make.
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My guess would be outdated maps. I think it's ridiculous that BMW charges a few thousand dollars for navi and then charges hundreds of dollars for map updates.
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If that is the case then it will be a real rip off.. anyway will check this out with my dealer soon.
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08-20-2014, 09:26 AM | #9 |
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That's crazy. In the US, Nav only costs $2000 and includes other nice features in the package like enhanced BT & USB, Smartphone integration, app services - plus more.
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But the point is that a $99 TomTom is way better than the BMW NAV that is supplied by TomTom. So we are not getting what we paid for. To add insult to injury, my 10 year old $99 TomTom ismore up-to-date than my 2014 BMW NAV. |
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Thanks everyone for the responses. So exactly what advanced features are we missing in our iDrive interface?
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From what I have seen NBT (CIC - HIGH) has those fancy 3D, colorful interface where the colours look crisp compare to the X1's. I think it will be like looking at a 256K (those old low resolution mobile phone screen) and 16 million (high res. mobile screens). Although, CIC does have pretty high resolution screen I think it just doesn't support 16 million colour or sth. But, I could be wrong . I haven't actually used NBT in person but this is what I feel watching all those videos about NBT and using my X1's iDrive. Other thing I noticed was the browser in NBT has option to enable/disable flash plugin and to open different tabs. While the X1's browser, you can only browse texts with some limited pictures as other contents are tooo advanced for it. For example I get full of empty boxes if I load bimmerpost.com. Then the rendering of pages, I don't understand the inclusion of sth that's hardly usable. Even more mind-boggling is they charge extra for it. I don't know when exactly BMW released this browsing thing in cars but they haven't changed much since then, I can guarantee that. Not sure about browsing in NBT though.
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If Tom-Tom can give customers free yearly updates why can't BMW offer bi-yearly updates for $50?
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I agree the map update costs are ridiculous (should be free for the first few (3) years at least). I've not updated my maps in 1.5 years and the Nav hasn't steered me wrong so I don't feel the need to make annual updates. But I much rather have an integrated OEM experience than a $99 tom tom attached to my window. |
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08-22-2014, 07:13 PM | #17 |
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Thanks, that's a good comparison. Is there anything you truly miss from the 14 328 interface? Or anything you like better about the X1 system? I imagine the graphics resolution is superior on the new system.
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08-23-2014, 02:22 PM | #18 | |
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There are features that are non-navigation specific that are much better, like the ability to program multiple driver profiles. Each profile changes radio presets, memory seat & mirror positions, iDrive preferences, climate settings, and probably some other things I don't know about. If you have entertainment details in the split screen, the CIC-HIGH displays album art from radio stations. She has more functionality with BMW Apps, but that's a function of having an iPhone to my Android. The short answer is the newer system is better in a lot of ways; however, I'm okay with the CIC because it's what I've known for a few years. |
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Wait, the display won't toggle between the day/night modes automatically? I thought all nav screens did this since 2000. Thanks for the detailed response, btw!
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