Since touch screens appeared in cars, external control systems have gradually disappeared and the iDrive control knob on BMW cars would have almost followed this rule if there was not an unexpected savior, that is. is… touch screen.
Indeed, the equipment that almost made iDrive disappear is also the reason why iDrive is back. According to BMW interior designer Stefan Frick, shared with Auto Express, iDrive suddenly got a hit because of the ergonomics of their flagship large models.
Specifically, because the screen system on luxury cars in general and BMW cars in particular gradually becomes too large, the driver cannot cover all areas on the screen and external control systems, such as iDrive, turned out to be an effective solution. On cars with small screens like the 2-Series, this equipment is not necessary when the entire screen is still within the driver’s reach.
Still according to Stefan, he and his colleagues are still not ready to part with iDrive when this equipment has appeared on BMW cars for the past 20 years and is still a familiar element in the user experience.
BMW iDrive first appeared on the 7-Series, specifically the E65 generation (September 2001).
In fact, BMW is the only luxury brand that still maintains an external control for its infotainment system. Mercedes-Benz or Audi have removed almost all mechanical keys to make room for the touch screen, while Lexus has also parted ways with the touchpad, which has long been considered “difficult to control”.
Reference: Carscoops
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