The first-ever BMW Panoramic iDrive with
BMW Operating System X.

The new BMW Panoramic iDrive defines the digital signature of the models in the Neue Klasse and introduce the BMW Panoramic Vision for the very first time. It seamlessly connects your BMW, its passengers, and the world around you. This creates a completely new, innovative driving experience in the near future.


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A new dimension of driver orientation.

The newly designed driver area is your hub for all driving-related information. Clear and intuitive. Always within reach. Innovative display elements, such as the new BMW Panoramic Vision and the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display, create a seamless connection to your BMW and to everything that enhances your driving experience.

Driving, easier and more comfortable than ever.

The new optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display presents a detailed, three-dimensional animation of your surroundings. It integrates upcoming navigation maneuvers and supportive driver assistance into a single view. Enhanced with real-time information and route guidance, it creates an immersive driving experience.

Individual and personal.

All key details at a glance. The BMW Panoramic Vision projects relevant information across the full width of the windshield. The central section and passenger side provide space for customizable widgets and a personalised display of information and functions.

A new dimension of driver orientation.

The newly designed driver area is your hub for all driving-related information. Clear and intuitive. Always within reach. Innovative display elements, such as the new BMW Panoramic Vision and the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display, create a seamless connection to your BMW and to everything that enhances your driving experience.

Driving, easier and more comfortable than ever.

The new optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display presents a detailed, three-dimensional animation of your surroundings. It integrates upcoming navigation maneuvers and supportive driver assistance into a single view. Enhanced with real-time information and route guidance, it creates an immersive driving experience.

Individual and personal.

All key details at a glance. The BMW Panoramic Vision projects relevant information across the full width of the windshield. The central section and passenger side provide space for customizable widgets and a personalised display of information and functions.

VERSATILE PERSONALIZATION.

Create a unique driving experience in your BMW. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant enhances your journey with improved, personalised suggestions. With My Modes, you can tailor the mood and dynamics of your drive entirely to your preferences – whether relaxed or dynamic. Light, sound, and other elements come together in a harmonious interplay that redefines your time behind the wheel.

HEY BMW.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with enhanced voice recognition responds instantly. It provides easy access to features such as navigation, communication, entertainment, and vehicle operation. Enhanced with proactive suggestions and automations, it delivers a next-generation driving experience.

HEY BMW.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with enhanced voice recognition responds instantly. It provides easy access to features such as navigation, communication, entertainment, and vehicle operation. Enhanced with proactive suggestions and automations, it delivers a next-generation driving experience.

The right atmosphere for every situation.

A driving experience tailored to your needs. With My Modes, you can shape not just the ambience but create a harmonious blend of light, sound, and other elements. For relaxed or dynamic driving moments, perfectly suited to your preferences - highly personalised in Personal Mode, dynamic in Sport Mode, efficient in Efficient Mode, or especially calming in Silent Mode.

OUR CURRENT GENERATION BMW OPERATING SYSTEMS.

BMW Operating System 8.5.

Operate all menus on a single level using touch control, natural speech or the BMW Controller. The start screen is clearly and intuitively optimised for the BMW Curved Display. The icons at the bottom of the screen can take you straight to various menus and settings options, or back to the start screen. Video streaming give you access to new digital content when you take a break from driving.¹

BMW Operating System 9.

Equally intuitive to operate using touch control and voice commands. Make use of a wide range of connectivity services, apps (including navigation) and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant for an unlimited duration. The BMW Digital Premium package lets you expand your digital experience even further. Benefit from additional BMW Maps functions, even more apps, and entertainment.

BMW Operating System 8.5.

Operate all menus on a single level using touch control, natural speech or the BMW Controller. The start screen is clearly and intuitively optimised for the BMW Curved Display. The icons at the bottom of the screen can take you straight to various menus and settings options, or back to the start screen. Video streaming give you access to new digital content when you take a break from driving.¹

BMW Operating System 9.

Equally intuitive to operate using touch control and voice commands. Make use of a wide range of connectivity services, apps (including navigation) and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant for an unlimited duration. The BMW Digital Premium package lets you expand your digital experience even further. Benefit from additional BMW Maps functions, even more apps, and entertainment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE BMW iDrive.

What is BMW iDrive and which features does it offer?

More than a classic display and operating concept, BMW iDrive integrates telematics, networked services, and data processing. It connects end devices and offers third-party app or smartphone integration, as well as seamlessly incorporating cloud-based services, such as BMW Maps. BMW iDrive also includes BMW Remote Software Upgrades.


Where to find a BMW iDrive manual?

You can find a model-specific Owner’s Handbook in your vehicle’s BMW iDrive menu under “My Vehicle” > “Owner’s Handbook”. Alternatively, you can download the BMW Driver’s Guide for iOS or Android via the My BMW app.


Which operating system does my BMW have?

The BMW Operating System in your vehicle is defined by various factors. These include the model, availability and equipment packages. For more information, you can contact your BMW Partner or take a look at the Owner’s Handbook, which will state which operating system is installed.


What is the BMW iDrive Controller?

The BMW iDrive Controller is also known as the BMW Controller. It varies depending on your model of BMW and the central operating on your BMW’s centre console. You use the BMW iDrive Controller to operate the iDrive system, which lets you control various vehicle functions, such as navigation, media, vehicle settings and communication services. It consists of a control element that you can operate intuitively using turning, pressing or tilting movements. You can use the surface of the BMW iDrive Controller as a touchpad.


What advantages do the BMW Operating System 8.5 and the BMW Operating System 9 offer?

The new BMW Operating Systems provide you with a start screen with intuitive QuickSelect quicklist, live widgets and touch-optimised operation. Additionally, both systems offer access to extra entertainment services, such as video streaming.


Can I upgrade my BMW Operating System?

No. BMW Operating System 9 is based on newly developed, system-specific hardware and infrastructure. As such, it is not possible to change from other operating systems.

INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS.

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BMW Digital Key.

You can leave your vehicle key at home. Your smartphone can take over the job, becoming a BMW Digital Key. You simply hold it up to the door and get in the vehicle.

More on the BMW Digital Key

Back to the BMW ConnectedDrive home page.

Would you like to learn more about other BMW ConnectedDrive products and services? You can go back to the home page here.

To the BMW ConnectedDrive home page

BMW Digital Key.

You can leave your vehicle key at home. Your smartphone can take over the job, becoming a BMW Digital Key. You simply hold it up to the door and get in the vehicle.

More on the BMW Digital Key

¹ Market and model availability may vary.