New iDrive with Touch Input for Z4...When?

Boomer67 · 07-13-2013, 02:37 AM

Anyone know if the new system is coming to the Z4 lineup soon? Several articles recently mentioned that BMW is moving toward deploying the new iDrive system in most of its 2014 model year vehicles. The new system has a larger rotary knob with an integrated touch sensitive area on top of it for entering letters and numbers with your finger. Various other enhancements to iDrive services are also on offer.

CedarZ4 · 07-13-2013, 02:51 AM

It wasn't implemented in the LCI, so I doubt we will be getting it until the next model... if there is even going to be another Z4.

Boomer67 · 07-13-2013, 01:13 PM

Yep. That was one train of thought I've been considering too. From a logistic standpoint, it seems like it would make sense for BMW to keep a model or two in reserve for deploying the remaining older versions of iDrive as they draw down inventory. Given the lower volume sales of the Z4, it might be one of the vehicles they have targeted in this way. Just a thought.

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CedarZ4 Captain 68 Rep 715 Posts Drives: G05 M50i, Tesla M3P Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (2)	It wasn't implemented in the LCI, so I doubt we will be getting it until the next model... if there is even going to be another Z4.
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Boomer67 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 47 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0i, BMW K1600GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yep. That was one train of thought I've been considering too. From a logistic standpoint, it seems like it would make sense for BMW to keep a model or two in reserve for deploying the remaining older versions of iDrive as they draw down inventory. Given the lower volume sales of the Z4, it might be one of the vehicles they have targeted in this way. Just a thought.
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