[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Per Car & Driver, "For models that currently have iDrive 8, the revised infotainment software will be available via production or an over-the-air (OTA) update."

There seems to be some confusion over this, as I’ve read that too but the video on iDrive 8.5 with BMWBLOG said it runs on a different hardware/chip.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

There seems to be some confusion over this, as I’ve read that too but the video on iDrive 8.5 with BMWBLOG said it runs on a different hardware/chip.

Perhaps there is an update version for existing models but new models get a more integrated approach?

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Per Car & Driver, "For models that currently have iDrive 8, the revised infotainment software will be available via production or an over-the-air (OTA) update."

The last I looked BMW has not released any internal information pertaining to it. C&D is speculating.

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Doubtful the controller will go away as a mid-cycle update. Long term though I think it's gone.

ID9 ditches the controller and surrounding buttons.

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

There seems to be some confusion over this, as I’ve read that too but the video on iDrive 8.5 with BMWBLOG said it runs on a different hardware/chip.

It does. Beginning with July ‘23 production the G05 and G07 are scheduled to receive the updated HD.

[KevinC]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

There seems to be some confusion over this, as I’ve read that too but the video on iDrive 8.5 with BMWBLOG said it runs on a different hardware/chip.

iDrive 9 switches OS to Android Automotive (not to be confused with Android Auto), and I *think* the processor changes along with it and as such won't be compatible with iDrive 8.x. Look for all kinds of undesirable Google integration, and the lack of an iDrive controller will mean touching the screen for everything - which I predict will go over like a fart in an elevator with a LOT of customers. It will be interesting to see if they dare drop CarPlay, as GM and others have announced they're doing - the backlash on that would be brutal.

[LCDRJohn]

Originally Posted by KevinC

iDrive 9 switches OS to Android Automotive (not to be confused with Android Auto), and I *think* the processor changes along with it and as such won't be compatible with iDrive 8.x. Look for all kinds of undesirable Google integration, and the lack of an iDrive controller will mean touching the screen for everything - which I predict will go over like a fart in an elevator with a LOT of customers. It will be interesting to see if they dare drop CarPlay, as GM and others have announced they're doing - the backlash on that would be brutal.

Agreed!

My buddy just got a new GTI with all the capacitive buttons and it's a steep learning curve for your fingers. Don't see why, outside of some manufacturing costs, that they drop physical buttons.

Be glad that you have a 2019 R, I had one and the interior was so simple to use and of great quality. I could operate all the steering wheel buttons by feel.

[Squidget]

VW and Tesla, IMO have shown how hideous a pure capacitive cockpit can be. VW seems to be backing away due to backlash, at least.

I want no part of a pure capacitive cockpit. If that's what iD 9 is gonna be, I guess that's the end of the line, for me personally.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Squidget

I want no part of a pure capacitive cockpit. If that's what iD 9 is gonna be, I guess that's the end of the line, for me personally.

ID9 Videos from BMW. FYI, It will eventually trickle down to all models.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

ID9 Videos from BMW. FYI, It will eventually trickle down to all models.

That looks pretty shit. I sure hope my car doesn't get it. I'm perfectly happy with the rotary dial and CarPlay.

[GregW / Oregon]

Back to the original thread topic, any new US allocations the last 10 days or so?

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Back to the original thread topic, any new US allocations the last 10 days or so?

Not that I know of, they usually roll out at the last week of the month.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Not that I know of, they usually roll out at the last week of the month.

Yeah and with the holiday this month, I would say look for the drop to be the week of May 22.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Back to the original thread topic, any new US allocations the last 10 days or so?

Nothing since the last week of April. I'm still checking every couple days. This wait just might kill me. Mostly because I have money burning a hole in my pocket and I want to spend it on something.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

Nothing since the last week of April. I'm still checking every couple days. This wait just might kill me. Mostly because I have money burning a hole in my pocket and I want to spend it on something.

I have a beautiful bridge to sell...leads to some prime swampland. Can let it go a great price.

[bean_]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Back to the original thread topic, any new US allocations the last 10 days or so?

I received mine on Friday.

[Chicanery]

Originally Posted by bean_

I received mine on Friday.

Were you first in line for allocations at your dealership? I see you're in WPB, so that would give me some hope being close to you....

[bean_]

Originally Posted by Chicanery

Were you first in line for allocations at your dealership? I see you're in WPB, so that would give me some hope being close to you....

I’m actually getting mine in Orlando. Put a deposit down last June for the 3rd spot. Once the car was announced they told me they merged lists with the other local dealer and that now I was essentially 7th. Was pissed off about that but thankfully they’ve gotten a lot of allocations so far.

[dominoM]

Originally Posted by bean_

I’m actually getting mine in Orlando. Put a deposit down last June for the 3rd spot. Once the car was announced they told me they merged lists with the other local dealer and that now I was essentially 7th. Was pissed off about that but thankfully they’ve gotten a lot of allocations so far.

Maybe the person in front of you in line passed on their April allocation and that's why you're getting it now?

[bean_]

Originally Posted by dominoM

Maybe the person in front of you in line passed on their April allocation and that's why you're getting it now?

I’m not sure. A month ago I asked and they already received 4 allocations. Either way I’ll take it.

[dominoM]

Originally Posted by bean_

I’m not sure. A month ago I asked and they already received 4 allocations. Either way I’ll take it.

Sometimes best not to ask... ha ha. Congrats on the allocation.

[Sethhboii]

Hopefully the Midwest gets their allocations this month, if not ✌️

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Hopefully the Midwest gets their allocations this month, if not ✌️

Pulling for you bro!

[Clippy]

Got a VIN today, allocation was for a "May Build" a KC dealer got the first week of April.