Exclusive: ‘09 3 Series To Get Updated iDrive

Barry Apr 19th, 2008 Link

I’m glad Idrive is getting an update. That thing is universally accepted as a ”hot mess.”

Rich Apr 19th, 2008 Link

What are the chances of seeing this in the 09 E92?

Balthazar B Apr 19th, 2008 Link

So do you read this as meaning only the E90 will get DCT and updated iDrive, and that they’ll be available on the E92 and E93 in the 2010 model year, or the whole 3-series will get these enhancements for the 2009 model year?

Ryan Apr 19th, 2008 Link

Two questions: 1) Is this just a change with the hardware part of the user interface (the knob and the steering wheel), or is the software going to change significantly too? 2) When is the facelifted e90 expected to be officially unveiled?

my.IS - Lexus IS Forum - 3 Series to get updated iDrive Apr 19th, 2008 Link

[...] The 2009 model year is shaping up to be a big year for the 3er. We

Gabe Apr 19th, 2008 Link

What are the chances of seeing this in the 09 E92?

We’re wondering the same thing. Historically 3er coupes are a year behind in terms of the model life-cycle so I wouldn’t expect changes until the 2010 model year.

So do you read this as meaning only the E90 will get DCT and updated iDrive, and that they’ll be available on the E92 and E93 in the 2010 model year, or the whole 3-series will get these enhancements for the 2009 model year?

Again recent BMW product planning would tell us the coupes and convertibles will be around a year behind in terms of major changes. However individual components like DCT could conceivably be an exception. We’ll report more as soon as we get it.

Two questions: 1) Is this just a change with the hardware part of the user interface (the knob and the steering wheel), or is the software going to change significantly too?

We don’t have specifics on the software changes at this point however we hope to get more shortly.

2) When is the facelifted e90 expected to be officially unveiled?

The public debut will most likely happen at the Paris motor show at the end of September.

Alex Apr 19th, 2008 Link

This new design is exactly what it should have originally been. This is clean, sleek, sporty and professional at the same time. Goodjob!

BMW 3-Series to get a better iDrive Apr 20th, 2008 Link

[...] 3er's will get more chrome inside and it will have some larger mirrors. Yesterday, the guys at bimmerfile released some new info on the iDrive system that will be available in the 2009 [...]

Enzo Apr 20th, 2008 Link

Will the e92 have interior updates — like maybe the end of the belt butler and maybe getting the iPod adaptor as part of standard equipment?

My hope is we get the M-Kit option on the 335 so you can get the M-Steering wheel, M-Shifter and Black trim like the 135i.

Or, are the changes for 09 e92 going to more subtle?

Michael Apr 21st, 2008 Link

Any LCI for the E92 is going to be a year behind as it was introduced a year after the sedan.
The iPod adapter will be an option, since not everyone has them BMW is not going to build it into every car and charge everyone for it.
If you review our article on the Tii being produced/ Performance parts you will see that the //M kit in the US is going to be a port installed kit

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemView.aspx?modelId=222&categoryId=8&productCategoryId=&menuId=0&subItemId=0&productId=707

bmwfan Apr 21st, 2008 Link

I think BMW needs to learn a thing or two from Audi’s clean console design. They even have space for two cup holders

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/beijing-0-and-8-20_-and-and09-au-di-q-5/754051/

BimmerFile » Archive » Exclusive: E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive Apr 24th, 2008 Link

[...] we saw the updated iDrive interface on the F01 2009 7 Series. Then it was the facelifted E90 2009 3 Series. Now we’ve recieved word (and an exclusive image) that the new interface controller could [...]

BMW 2009 3 Series : EuroCarFans.JP Apr 24th, 2008 Link

[...] BMW専門のWEBLOGBimmerFileによると、2009年ローンチ予定のBMW 3シリーズフェイスリフト版での実装が噂されていた、iDriveのニューバージョンの話は消えた、らしい。 次の5シリーズに搭載が予定されており、テスト中とのこと。来年にもお目にかかれてると大きな期待を持っていただけに残念。。このエキサイティングなニューiDriveのオフィシャルフォトは、今年夏のパリモーターショウで発表される7シリーズまで待たなければならない。 3シリーズユーザーは、すばらしい操作性を誇るAudi MMIを実装するNewA4ユーザーへ羨望のまなざしを向けながら、引き続きあの難解なiドライブとのお付き合いが当分続きそうだ。 そして、次の3シリーズフェイスリフトへの大きな期待は、M3カブリオレでお披露目された2ペダルクラッチの実装のみとなった。 [...]

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BimmerFile » Archive » Terminology: Facelift vs. LCI May 6th, 2008 Link

[...] many additional updates in the past and will continue to bring you the latest news on the car. E90 to receive new iDrive, Mid-Cycle Refresh and more. Now that you are savvy to the term LCI, do not be surprised to see it [...]

BimmerFile » Archive » iDrive to have 40GB hard disk May 26th, 2008 Link

[...] month we broke the news to the world that there was a new iDrive on the horizon for most of vehicles in the BMW lineup. This was met with some skepticism, but as [...]

Updated iDrive photos and information Jul 4th, 2008 Link

[...] series will follow shortly. This goes hand in hand with the information posted by our friends at Bimmerfile regarding the iDrive system being available in the E90 facelift models that will be launched this [...]