BMW iDrive 9 confirmed to launch in 2023 – report

It’s been almost two years since BMW car revealed iDrive Operating System (OS) 8.0. It is said to have plans to replace it this year, which is worth noting that only certain models will receive it.

According to the report of BMWBlogAndroid-based iDrive 9.0 will launch bringing a new user interface, new functionality, and an app store. Even so, BMW has yet to reveal any official images of this new infotainment operating system.

It will be reportedly launched in the new X1 production models from March onwards. It has been previously reported that BMW will introduces Android Automotive operating system for certain car models During this time period.

Built-in examples of the X1 are said to have a Linux-based infotainment system, like the rest of the current BMW lineup, and won’t be able to get the official iDrive 9.0.

Instead, they will receive the so-called over-the-air iDrive 8.5 system update that looks exactly like iDrive 9.0, but won’t come with app store functionality. It is not clear if there are other changes.

If this proves to be correct, iDrive 8.5 will be available on current vehicles like iX, i4, XM, X7, 2 series, 3 Lines, 7 . seriesand i7.

The last vehicle is said to launch with a Linux-based infotainment system, and iDrive 8.5 will be the upcoming vehicle. 5 series, with its all-electric i5 counterpart.

Stephen Durach, Head of Connected Digital Vehicle Experiences at BMW, said: BMWBlog In addition to the X1, upcoming vehicles will receive Android-based iDrive 9.0 including the new generation X2 SUV ‘coupe’, as well as the new generation small bloomand Little Aceman.

BMW is not the first to announce that its cars will receive the Android automotive operating system.

This technology was first used in pole star 2 and has since been popular for vehicles like Charger Volvo XC40, GMC Hummer EV and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric.

In February 2021, Ford Motor Company announced it is partnering with Google and will deploy Android Automotive OS to Ford and Lincoln vehicles from 2023.

Volvo also announced in April 2022 that all of its car models will have the Android Automotive operating system from the 2023 model year.

It should be noted that Android Auto is not the same as Android Autohas existed longer.

Android Auto runs on your smartphone and displays apps and notifications on your car’s screen, while Android Automotive is the infotainment system’s operating system and doesn’t require a smartphone. Your smart card must be connected.

While Google doesn’t seem to have a rival with its Android car operating system, Apple is eager for a new one. Apple CarPlay next generation that will provide deeper integration into areas like digital instrument clusters and climate control.

Apple announced this at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last year and has confirmed Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault and Volvo are working on integrating this system into their products. next generation car.

The first cars with this next-generation Apple CarPlay system will launch in late 2023, though it’s not yet clear whether it will run only from a phone or if it will be more deeply integrated into the vehicle.

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