The new iDrive 8 will launch in the BMW iX followed by the BMW i4, and it’s a huge improvement on the seventh-generation iDrive system it’s replacing. You can make various adjustments inside of your car by voice activation or gesture control.

And the system comes with three main layouts: Drive, Focus, and Gallery. Each of these provides different functions so you can maximize or minimize the driving content on display.

The iDrive 8 infotainment system features two displays: a 12.3-inch panel and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. Combined, these two displays work seamlessly together to create the appearance of one huge screen, allowing you to access the driving controls within one unit.

The new iDrive display comes with an updated version of BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant, which the car company claims is more personal than it ever was. In particular, you can give the voice-assistant software a name of your choosing. And the infotainment system provides visual prompts on the information when handling tasks.

In addition, you can save all of the settings from the Intelligent Personal Assistant to your BMW profile, which is equipped with deeper personalization modes compared to previous generations. Impressively, this software can predict where you’re going which can come in handy for a daily commute. The car can also predict if you want to go to the office. In which case, it’ll automatically prepare the best route regarding traffic congestion.

Best of all, BMW’s iDrive display will boast driving assistance and provide an autonomous driving experience. This lane-keeping, blind-spot detective, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking.

Finally, iDrive 8 also offers interior ambiance and an improved driving experience. Its new My Modes feature lets you choose the interior lighting and weight of the steering, along with the graphics on the touchscreen.

According to The Gadgetflow