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BMW Announce iDrive 8.5 and iDrive 9

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Probably won’t apply to the current i4 but maybe we’ll see this in future models (LCI?).

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Accident said:
It's still not clear that we are getting iDrive 8.5 OTA for our cars. The actual press release from BMW says that it will be available in cars produced after July. It doesn't mean that we won't get the update, but BMW hasn't announced anything about OTA for MY22 or MY23 i4s.

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Press release is clear for me: no update for existing i4s

Ex factory: BMW 7 Series, BMW iX, BMW i4 from production 07/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7. BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M from production 08/23. Further BMW models in the midsize, executive and luxury classes will follow in stages. In BMW M models, BMW Operating System 8.5 will be introduced without the new graphical interface. Other cars that can be updated to BMW Operating System 8.5 at a later stage via Remote Software Upgrade: BMW 7 Series from production 07/22; BMW iX from production 03/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7. BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M from production 04/23.

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BMW model update measures for summer 2023.

+++ Third all-electric model variant in the new BMW 7 Series range goes on sale +++ Additional straight-six diesel engines for the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 +++ Upgraded BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 8.5 now available for further models +++ Debut for Plug & Charge and MAX...
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what the existing i4 will get:

In addition to this, the various digital services offered for charging the high-voltage battery will be enhanced for all electrified BMW models in summer 2023. When searching for charging points in the navigation system, for instance, the entries for several stations within a single charging park will now be combined. In the future, the charging history will also show the total costs for a month and allow charging operations to be filtered by location.

The BMW Maps navigation system will also offer improved functions for calculating a charging-optimised route in the all-electric BMW i7, BMW iX, BMW i4 and BMW iX1 models. The driver’s preferred minimum charge level for when the vehicle reaches mid-journey stops and the final destination can now be adjusted in increments of five per cent and incorporated into the route planning. In the future, the system will also be able to give preference to charging stations operated by selected providers and exclude others from the route planning at the customer’s request. In addition, the user is given even more detailed information on their selected charging stations, including availability at that moment in time, the connector types supported and payment options, plus the presence of sanitary facilities, food outlets or playgrounds in their vicinity. The new charging-optimised route planning functions can also be retrofitted via Remote Software Upgrade.
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topdawg37 said:
Well hopefully i4 will include all models. If it's just a software update i can't see how they could exclude any models, then again BMW does what they want...
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If it‘s just a software update then it means that cars that were built prior to this will be upgradable? 🙏🏻
Speaking as an imminent owner of an i4 to be delivered within two to three weeks. 😅
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I asked BMW Switzerland and they told me that all i4 will get it. But they were wrong in other things already, so who knows 🤷‍♀️
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The press release dated 05/24/2023 is the most definitive "no" I've seen.
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cruzer666 said:
It is not the first time or the last time bmwblog puts incorrect information on their website, frankly every time I read something on that blog it has some incorrect information. They do not do their homework.

I want to note that bmwblog is just another outlet, and is not an official BMW source.
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BMW Blog is terrible, I agree. They are an echo chamber for misconceptions and they barely do any research.
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Really hope we get this update on all the i4s. Would be sad if BMW decides that the cars infotainment systems go legacy after less than 2 years, it would not make me very excited about getting another BMW to replace the i4.
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BMWdav said:
Really hope we get this update on all the i4s. Would be sad if BMW decides that the cars infotainment systems go legacy after less than 2 years, it would not make me very excited about getting another BMW to replace the i4.
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Don't wan to be a downer here (just want to set the right expectations), but I have never seen BMW offer something like this post delivery. Heck, they don't even offer manual precondition post November 2022, we know this is 100% software feature. I'd say 0 chances 8.5 would come to anything that didn't have it initially. Prove me wrong BMW!
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cruzer666 said:
Don't wan to be a downer here (just want to set the right expectations), but I have never seen BMW offer something like this post delivery. Heck, they don't even offer manual precondition post November 2022, we know this is 100% software feature. I'd say 0 chances 8.5 would come to anything that didn't have it initially. Prove me wrong BMW!
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I know, that is what I fear although I hope it isn’t so. When I got the car I got it because BMW was touting how they are now putting effort into software and thinking new about it so I did expect them to actually do that. Had I known they were going to do the same old things they’ve always done I am not sure I would have gone for the i4. Silly me for believing a company I guess :p .
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I don't expect it.

I wonder what happened to plug and charge.. they said last year they were going to support it this year but I haven't seen any of the new vehicles launch with it either..

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Charge your BMW without an app and card

The Plug&Charge function enables customers to charge electricity at public charging points without having to use a charging card or app.
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Not sure if you guys have seen this already?
www.press.bmwgroup.com

BMW model update measures for summer 2023.

+++ Third all-electric model variant in the new BMW 7 Series range goes on sale +++ Additional straight-six diesel engines for the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 +++ Upgraded BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 8.5 now available for further models +++ Debut for Plug & Charge and MAX...
www.press.bmwgroup.com www.press.bmwgroup.com

Basically everything that was speculated is true. Only MGU22, therefore only 7/23+ production for the i4. Also Plug&Charge only for i5, i7 and iX, not for i4.
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phchecker17 said:
Also Plug&Charge only for i5, i7 and iX, not for i4
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Ooh, the i5 reveal is today! PRESS STREAMING

It's above my size preference, but still exciting.

(the wooden delivery is a bit comical, but eh better than our internal video trainings at work haha)
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Blazesquall said:
I don't expect it.

I wonder what happened to plug and charge.. they said last year they were going to support it this year but I haven't seen any of the new vehicles launch with it either..

www.bmwblog.com

Charge your BMW without an app and card

The Plug&Charge function enables customers to charge electricity at public charging points without having to use a charging card or app.
www.bmwblog.com www.bmwblog.com
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This relates more to charging networks. In Europe, plug&charge already works with Fastned and Electra (and probably others too) and the i4. Oddly, the only two BMWs that aren't supported are the newer ones (i7 and iX1).
That said, plug&charge still does not work on the main charging network, Ionity.
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If you have an i4 today, you’re not getting 8.5. Your best bet if you really want it is to find a dealer who is willing to install the new hardware on your car.
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Well, my i4 is slated for production in week 28 (second week of July) so hopefully this means it will have iDrive 8.5, but who knows with BMW. Disappointing if they don’t offer a way to upgrade/update for existing i4 owners!
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scarletfever said:
If you have an i4 today, you’re not getting 8.5. Your best bet if you really want it is to find a dealer who is willing to install the new hardware on your car.
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We also need to know if the new MGU / head unit is directly plug and play with current i4 configurations. If it's just a direct drop in, I can see some rationale for upgrading but if it's gated by other hardware dependencies, then it's a different proposition. The current price on an MGU is about $2500 USD, so it's not terrible.
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Likely mgu21a not mgu22
Honestly I don't care as long as Spotify works 😂
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northerncalguy said:
We also need to know if the new MGU / head unit is directly plug and play with current i4 configurations. If it's just a direct drop in, I can see some rationale for upgrading but if it's gated by other hardware dependencies, then it's a different proposition. The current price on an MGU is about $2500 USD, so it's not terrible.
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$2500 USD is not terrible????? :oops::oops: You have way more money to burn than me! :LOL:
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Magicrat said:
$2500 USD is not terrible????? :oops::oops: You have way more money to burn than me! :LOL:
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I personally don't see this a significant upgrade, nothing I would spend this kind of $$$ on.
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Magicrat said:
$2500 USD is not terrible????? :oops::oops: You have way more money to burn than me! :LOL:
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It's relative :).

The exterior CF package was $2800 -- you could argue an MGU upgrade does more, maybe :) haha.
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northerncalguy said:
It's relative :).

The exterior CF package was $2800 -- you could argue an MGU upgrade does more, maybe :) haha.
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@northerncalguy Truth be told, I wouldn't pay $2800 for the carbon fiber package either. :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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