Want to get more information on the iDrive system? Check out our blog post. It consists of an LCD display placed on the dashboard and a controller mounted in the center console.

The main purpose of iDrive is to combine all cabin control features in one system with a central computer (or as others call it ‘navigation’), which controls different areas, such as music, navigation maps, video units etc.

So, to broaden your knowledge about these systems, we will dig deeper into the specifications of the CIC head unit - one that's considered to be a major iDrive update and a highly popular head unit system.įor those who are still in need of clarification, iDrive is a communication and control system introduced for BMW cars manufactured after 2001. After their big launch in the BMW E65 7 Series in 2001, these in-car infotainment systems can be found in all current BMW vehicles.īy 2020 they’ve appeared in a lot of different versions - from CCC, through CIC to NBT, NBT Evo and NBT Evo ID5/ID6 to the latest-generation MGU unit - which may get slightly confusing if you’re not a BMW expert. When investing in a new BMW, you’re not simply buying a car for transportation - you’re also getting a whole technological convenience experience brought to you by the iDrive head units.

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