Sentences with phrase «like idrive»

and BMW is pulling out all the stops to make the 8 Series a true flagship with luxurious touches, like an iDrive controller made from Swarovski glass and seats covered in merino leather.

Like iDrive, Mini Connected has a solid selection of digital and analog media sources, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay, but not Android Auto.

The manufacturer has also blessed with a few BMM ConnectDrive aspects like an iDrive touch controller and a high resolution 26 cm color display along with a few connectivity ports.

The big tablet - like iDrive 10.25 - inch screen uses the latest operating system, which has a new colour scheme and a fast processor.

Really liked the iDrive knob in the center console, and for once, changing stations was easy for me in a Bimmer.

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As of now, both Amazon and Google's voice services are unavailable for in - car automobile systems like BMW's iDrive.

The infotainment system also works extremely well, providing you like BMW's iDrive system (which I do).

I like Audi «s MMI and can get through BMW «s iDrive, but I think Benz has perfected the rotary infotainment control with this setup.

We're hoping BMW takes a more simplistic iDrive approach (perhaps like the Mercedes - Benz S - class COMAND interface) on the next 7 - series.

The narrow center console forces the rotary iDrive controller further back than usual, so it doesn't fall to hand quite like it does in the larger BMWs like the X3.

The car's center console also has a collection of buttons and a small joystick, which could be for controlling the aforementioned dashboard display — sort of like BMW's iDrive or Audi's MMI.

The iDrive system is simple to use if you take the time to read the manual for more than 2 minutes and set up the car the way you like before trying to drive it down the road while looking through the menus and attempting to avoid rear ending people at every stop light.

Yet more electronic gizmos and the latest iteration of iDrive aside, the 435i drives more than ever like the satisfying sports coupe that it always has been, with pitch - perfect ride - and - handling balance.

The same approach has been taken inside, where the BMW 2 Series greets occupants with a pair of analog instruments, a center stack canted slightly toward the driver's seat, a 60 / 40 - split folding rear seat, and a broad center console with the same joystick - like automatic transmission shifter (a six - speed manual is also available) and round iDrive controller.

The new iDrive - style central controller is one obvious example of how this latest Mini has become more BMW - like.

BMW's iDrive infotainment controller manipulates various audio and smartphone integration functions, and the new car will offer previously unavailable options like a head - up display, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and a backup camera.

The latest generation of BMW's iDrive infotainment system is included, and active - safety features like lane - departure warning, forward - collision warning, and adaptive cruise control are part of the Driver Assistance and Driver Assistance Plus option packages.

I miss some of the features I've come to expect in $ 60,000 sports cars — an iDrive - like knob I can spin, a touchscreen I can grease up with my dirty digits, and a massaging seat that gropes me — but not nearly as much I thought I would.

The bigger screen atop the center console looks like it comes straight from the iDrive parts shelf.

It may not look like a new vehicle, but the X5 is a complete redesign for 2014, with some new standard equipment, like the latest iDrive multimedia system with a touchpad and BMW Apps, plus automatic stop - start for the engine, a 40 / 20 / 40 - split folding backseat and speed - sensitive power steering.

The severe dashboard angles and technology - laden center console — which features a joystick - style gear selector for the automatic transmission and the iDrive control knob — might be intimidating to some drivers, but the rich, upscale materials like wood, aluminum and soft leather invite you in a way that the design might not.

A rotary knob on the center console of the CX - 5 controls the audio and navigation systems, much like BMW's iDrive and Audi's MMI.

Audi Connect integrates with the MMI system, which is Audi's version of the knob - based control systems — like BMW's iDrive and Mercedes» Comand — that have swept the luxury - car market in recent years.

You'll push it and watch a large, knurled knob in the narrow center console — looking every bit like BMW's dreaded iDrive controller — rise up and present itself.

The interior of each of the four prototypes on our dampened British tour was covered in black felt, but beneath the coverings, it was easy to spot BMW's newest iDrive controller, its faceted rim sparkling like a diamond amongst the gaff tape.

Most notable is the arrival of a cohesive, branded approach to interior technology to rival the likes of BMW iDrive and Audi MMI.

Point at the tombstone - shaped central touchscreen — part of a handsomely upgraded iDrive system — to accept an incoming call, or wave a haughty hand to dismiss it like a time - pressed Hollywood agent.

These roads also leave plenty of time for mastering the K1600GT's iDrive - like multifunction controller, which naturally comes with its own steep learning curve.

I like this version of iDrive's rotary controller better than some of BMW's old controls, which I found to be out of date and frustrating to use.

The familiar interface should give Remote Touch a leg up on some of its competitors, like BMW's iDrive and Mercedes» Comand, but it doesn't.

The 740i delivers the essentials — navigation, heated seats, and a rearview camera — as well as rich touches like the ceramic iDrive controller and the matte wood trim.

With the new Mini / 2 Series platform it's based on, the functionality of iDrive, the latest interior tech and the improved fit and finish, the new X1 now feels like a car punching above its weight.

The cabin features no techno - goodies like Audi's MMI or BMW's iDrive to possibly befuddle the 16C's occupants; it instead surrounds the passengers with acres of serene leather and wood.

Although we like the new iDrive, there are still some quirks about how the various applications are organized.

The format is very easy to live with — the iDrive - like controller provides fast and easy access to all functions including the navigation system.

The 3 Series Gran Turismo is very well equipped, with standard comfort and entertainment amenities like rain - sensing windshield wipers, eight - way power front sport seats, a multi-function sport steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls, automatic climate control, power panoramic moonroof and BMW's iDrive system with integrated 6.5 - inch touchpad and an automatic tailgate.

It's also very BMW - like: pushbutton start, a freestanding 8.8 - inch LCD display atop the center stack, the eight programmable buttons that tune your favorite stations or call home, the beer tap - looking shifter, the Eco-Normal-Sport rocker switch, and of course iDrive.

BMW then offers lux cabin details like supple Merino leather upholstery, heated seating, iDrive technology, and plenty of M style cues.

And lastly, a new touch pad surface on the iDrive knob is new and acts much like Audi's system, letting the driver scroll easily through menu options.

Like the entire X5 range the 25d is generously equipped, fitted as standard with Dakota leather seats, satellite navigation, Bluetooth streaming, new iDrive «touch» controller, Internet functionality, xenon headlights, LED fog lights, dual - zone climate control, auto engine stop - start, a power - operated tailgate, plus parking sensors and a rear - view camera.

While new BMW interior design features, such as Black Panel displays with colour multi-info displays and huge iDrive screens, debuted in cars like the F10 5 - Series, the E70 LCI that launched after it continued with an old school analogue metre panel and a smallish iDrive display.

Also, note the iDrive - like knob between the front and the rear seats.

We like it, but it's still not as intuitive to use as the class leader in this area — the BMW iDrive system.

The 7 Series also benefits from slight exterior revisions, the addition of the latest iDrive electronics interface and new features like LED headlights and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

There's no touchscreen, so you'll have to use the BMW iDrive - like center - console - mounted dial controller.

Infotainment-wise, the cabin goes without complicated a multifunction controller like Audi's MMI, BMW's iDrive or Lexus» unspeakably bad Remote Touch, but even if Kia's latest UVO system is marginally less sophisticated, its 8 - inch touchscreen (7 - inch on 2.0 T models) is significantly easier to use than those systems.

Likes its exteriors, its dashboard too has a layered design and it is equipped with several innovative aspects like a touchscreen infotainment unit, iDrive touch controller and a few other BMW ConnectDrive aspects.

It's easy to navigate the nicely - drawn menu pictograms via the tactile screen, but once you're on the move, that feature turns off - that would be Mazda's solution for undistracted driving - so the only option left is the rotary joystick - you know, the one looking a lot like BMW's iDrive feature.

The new Alcantara seat inserts are grippy, and the iDrive - like button can activate one of three different driving styles for the car.

For 2016, all new BMW 6 Series models get a refreshed nose and tail, plus interior enhancements like a new steering wheel and revised center console with BMW's newest touch - pad iDrive controller.