[RNorb]

From BMWBlog

The next model to get iDrive 8.5 is the 2024 5 Series Sedan (G60), scheduled to premiere in the coming weeks. Based on our knowledge, BMW intends to start production of the i4, iX, X5, X6, X7, and 7 Series with iDrive 8.5 from July 2023. The latest Operating System requires a new head unit, therefore it won’t be offered as an over-the-air update for existing models. Separately, the first two compact cars to get iDrive 9 will be the X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer from November 2023. We should point out that these timelines are subject to change.

[apw2607]

Oh god, this is even worse than 8. Why do you want the map always displayed.

[trife.]

Wait, so LCI X5s that are in production now will NOT get 8.5? What the eff kind of fragmentation is that, BMW? This has me rethinking purchasing now. Unbelievable.

[rexus300]

The X5 lci with the 8.0 drive will be given the updates this year to 8.5.

[Justgothere]

Originally Posted by rexus300

The X5 lci with the 8.0 drive will be given the updates this year to 8.5.

I am getting a 2024 X5 now and I was told 8.5 would be an over-the-air update once it was ready.

[Matt 335is]

Originally Posted by RNorb

The next model to get iDrive 8.5 is the 2024 5 Series Sedan (G60), scheduled to premiere in the coming weeks. Based on our knowledge, BMW intends to start production of the i4, iX, X5, X6, X7, and 7 Series with iDrive 8.5 from July 2023. The latest Operating System requires a new head unit, therefore it won’t be offered as an over-the-air update for existing models. Separately, the first two compact cars to get iDrive 9 will be the X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer from November 2023. We should point out that these timelines are subject to change.

Thanks for posting, that's a pretty nice improvement. Good job BMW!

[blinsc]

It's almost like they are scared to use the entire available space on the bottom of the screen. If they would get rid of (or make smaller) the blue/red zones that pulses when the system is heating or cooling, and put individual seat/heated wheel buttons there, it would make everything a single touch.

I'm not even quite sure why they have the display that pulses. If I set the temperature, I already assume the system will either heat or cool until it gets to that temperature.

Instead, it looks like they've just broken up the big climate menu into different screens depending on auto/manual. They did add a static seat/wheel button on the bottom, but it brings up a sub-menu, so not only do you have to click again to actually adjust something, you have to move your finger up since it's a popup. I'm guessing if you only have heated seats then the button works like a normal one without the popup.

The only real improvement I see is they made it where the climate menu no longer has to scroll if the car has a lot of climate options. That was probably one of the worst decisions I've seen in a car UI. Thankfully that's gone.

Having said that, if the "auto" setting for the systems other than the temperature works well (eg, heated seats only come on when it's actually cold), maybe all of that is a moot point.

[Phasers]

Originally Posted by Justgothere

I am getting a 2024 X5 now and I was told 8.5 would be an over-the-air update once it was ready.

Latest update from X7 forum (head units should be the same for X5):

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

UPDATE:

I see a lot of discussion and rumors about ID8.5. While nothing is formal, some have interrupted magazines news as formal. I intentionally did not comment again as this was answered previously but nothing had changed/confirmed yet.

To summarize:

• 2024 X7 - July+ build: Will come with MGU5, has live augmented reality in the driver infotainment screen, updated/newer modules and highway hands-free driving, and of course same new service pack that started 4/23
• ---> ID 8.5 status: 100% compatible , BMW formally decided to offer it with ID8.5 either as a future software update or from day-1 factory.
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• 2024 X7 - April-June build: coming with MGU4+, adding some computing power, live augmented reality in the driver infotainment screen, same updated/newer modules and highway hands-free driving and the new service pack.
• --->ID 8.5 status: compatibility is confirmed. BMW willingness to offer it as a software update later is unknown (hasn't been decided yet).
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• 2023 X7: has MGU4 headunit and the old service pack designed in 2018.
• ---> ID 8.5 status: compatibility is NOT confirmed. BMW willingness to release (assuming it will be deemed compatible) is unknown too. Even if MGU4 us capable, the older SP may not be compatible. BMW has not yet* decided to investigate or spend time on it. They may or may not.

Here am using MGU5 vs HU5 interchangeably; formally/internally known as (Head Unit High 5)

[1230vani]

Thanks. X5 LCI already has augmented reality in the drivers display (not reffering to middle infotainment screen). It is seen in the autogefühl video on youtube.

I think from the recent video on 8.5 is that it is noticeably faster than 8.0. It can be seen when zooming in/out and voice commands.

[TamBimmer]

Happy to see the baby "hood" over the ID8 screen. Hopefully, BMW starts to realize that integrating the tech into a dash is better than slapping an IPAD on top of it.