06-24-2016, 08:21 AM | #1 |
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iDrive 5.0 in the M2
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To Whom It May Concern: Thanks for contacting the BMW Genius Team. The 2017 BMW M2 will come with iDrive 5.0. Wireless charging and WiFi Hotspot are now available with the Executive package. As always, BMW Genius product experts are readily available at participating authorized BMW centers to answer any questions you may have about our vehicles. For your convenience, BMW Genius Team members can also be reached via the BMW Genius Hotline Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 1-844-4GENIUS (443-6487). I hope this information is helpful. Thanks again for your inquiry. Nick Rodish BMW Genius Representative Who knows if that's 100% accurate but at least its something. |
06-24-2016, 08:29 AM | #2 |
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FYI for Canada, no iDrive 5.0 in the MY17 cars built in July, they will start with the ones in August.
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06-24-2016, 08:43 AM | #3 | |
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06-24-2016, 09:00 AM | #5 |
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Could someone enlighten me about idrive 5.0? Is it software/hardware, or both?
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06-24-2016, 09:53 AM | #7 | |
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I called the Genius up just a moment ago and he said the 2017 M2's will have idrive 5.0. I also asked about Apple CarPlay and he said July will not have it but August will (As mentioned all over the board). When i ask about retro fitting Carplay he said No. Sucks cause I'm Week 30, so i'm just one week +1 day shy of August. Is there a chance my car could be delayed and pushed into August? If so will i have the option to opt for Apple CarPlay?
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06-24-2016, 10:19 AM | #9 | |
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Will i be able to opt for it if my production gets moved down to August? Recap: BMW Genius said No retro fitting down the line planned. SA Manager said "They usually do retro fit these types of software upgrades" However, my SA said he didn't want to give me false hopes, and asked if i wanted the allocation now or wait for later... I opted for NOW I mean if it was a touch screen then i would wait for the next allocation, but i still have to mess with the phone... I guess not such a big deal. I don't understand why BMW can't have a touch screen?
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06-24-2016, 10:26 AM | #12 | |
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This is pretty cool, thx.
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06-24-2016, 12:46 PM | #16 | |
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I've played with the system in the 7er and it was great. Having said that, even without the touchscreen, the iDrive 5.0 is a nice upgrade IMO. Everything was just very crisp. One of the small reasons I waited to get an MY17 F80 instead of 16.
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These guys ain't even pay for M mirrors on my M....and they're giving out touch screens for non touch use prior to MY17....nope. Sorry that reads a bit rantish, I'm tired but seriously no cheap path here, hardware and software unfortunately. These updates come thick and fast from Bavaria for sure.
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