[Cklam1209]

after saw a new idrive 8 is coming on the 2 series, i think we need a poll to vote which one do you prefer on your car in future. my opinion i really don't like a idrive 8 and new gear shift.

[MPR]

I haven't used either , but idrive7 looks much more finished and I prefer the look over idrive8

[TJZ67201]

iD8 looks half assed, it's a lazy design just for the sake of being different from the previous gen. No reason why they had to get rid of the climate and preset buttons.. this is a crappy trend that was started by Tesl-ugh

Btw this is coming from someone who always has the latest tech and gadgets. I'm in my 20s, not some old dude who hates tech lol (no offense to any old dudes who hate tech)

[Cklam1209]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

iD8 looks half assed, it's a lazy design just for the sake of being different from the previous gen. No reason why they had to get rid of the climate and preset buttons.. this is a crappy trend that was started by Tesl-ugh

Btw this is coming from someone who always has the latest tech and gadgets. I'm in my 20s, not some old dude who hates tech lol (no offense to any old dudes who hate tech)

and i hate gear shift on new idrive 8 too. it looks very weird i used to use merc's gear shift on steering wheel, i think that would be better than this tiny gear shift

[CTGT2005]

Wonder if parts shortages motivated the early change over. A hexagonal screen for the dashboard vs some cookie cutter square screens. Looks like a chart plotter on a boat or the screens in my office that I run spreadsheets on.

[Gavlar2019]

I like the augmented reality Sat Nav on the iDrive 8, but it’s just looks like it’s been slapped as an after thought !!

[maximilian985]

I prefer idrive 7 but the only issue with it is in bright sunlight the screen is hard to see especially the tach position. I hear that the screen in idrive 8 is brighter so might mitigate that issue...

Oh and where's the gear stick gone?? lol

[NoSuchSol]

I like having a dedicated cluster and a separate screen for the infotainment. Having some information in the cluster is nice (like song being played) but I also really enjoy a HUD. Also prefer having some standard buttons for HVAC.

There's just something about a huge rectangle that doesn't look so great in application, IMHO.

I mean, MB's screen is ridiculous but they contoured it to the dash so I'm giving it kudos for that. The idrive 8 reminds me of the screen in the CLA 45... just a little less boy racer.

https://m.futurecar.com/4348/Mercede...hboard-Display

[allfitat55]

I don't mind ID8 in theory on the Electric new models they don't look to bad but in this 3 range they just look like an afterthought it really need the whole dash redesign to make it work

[devon]

I don’t mind either will do me I’ll just be glad to get car as been wait since July

[ReallyRadams]

I don’t mind either. Honestly it looks clean. You can always use the intelligent assistant to control stuff. I also don’t care because I have the idrive 7 so no point in switching.

[moominter]

Originally Posted by ReallyRadams

I don’t mind either. Honestly it looks clean. You can always use the intelligent assistant to control stuff. I also don’t care because I have the idrive 7 so no point in switching.

I did think the drivers display was really dark & drab on the ID7 but then I'm coming from a Mercedes lol , wasn't keen on the old drive selector as it looks a bit dated , the dealer tells me that the ID8 is a big leap in definition and brightness & is much shaper & faster, it's obviously bigger , its also more customisable , I have not seen it in the flesh but I think I will rather have ID8 when my car comes .

[Shaddy66]

Will sum it up in one word id8 looks “PISH”

[Cklam1209]

Originally Posted by moominter

I did think the drivers display was really dark & drab on the ID7 but then I'm coming from a Mercedes lol , wasn't keen on the old drive selector as it looks a bit dated , the dealer tells me that the ID8 is a big leap in definition and brightness & is much shaper & faster, it's obviously bigger , its also more customisable , I have not seen it in the flesh but I think I will rather have ID8 when my car comes .

Merc looks brighter because it has light every where even on the vents, door v..v... I used to drive CLA 2022 in a week, and yes, it does better than my merc 2016 because tons of light inside but only dashboard doesnt better than BMW Idrive 7 for sure
My opinion, design of screen idrive 8 at driver side looks much uglier than merc and idrive 7.
One more, why did u trust at saler/dealer when they said that what they say just make them sell better. When i asked 10 dealers for my order, i told them "why car build take so long like that" and many dealers replay "because it build in German" what 2 series build in German

[moominter]

Originally Posted by Cklam1209

Merc looks brighter because it has light every where even on the vents, door v..v... I used to drive CLA 2022 in a week, and yes, it does better than my merc 2016 because tons of light inside but only dashboard doesnt better than BMW Idrive 7 for sure
My opinion, design of screen idrive 8 at driver side looks much uglier than merc and idrive 7.
One more, why did u trust at saler/dealer when they said that what they says just make them sell better. When i ask 10 dealers for my order, i told them "why car build take so long like that" and many dealers replay "because it build in German" what 2 series build in German

I don't trust any dealer , I also don't have a choice apart from cancelling, I'm going to have a look at the ID8 & the new heads up then decide for myself , oh and a Mercedes screen Is so much brighter , also every YouTube review of the ID7 always says it s a great infotainment system but the drivers display is ok but a bit dark , it is .

[Ricochet48]

Why isn't anyone mentioning the tech specs of both options?

Resolution, refresh rate, processor speed, etc. The looks are one thing, but the performance is what I'm keen to learn more about.

It looks much more futuristic (and in line with Tesla-style offerings), but it looks a bit 'slapped on' (worse than the Benz options).

[Lenny33]

I have an order on a 22 that looks like it will be a 23. Here is my 2 cents. At first I was pissed and didn’t like the iPads or the little thimble shifter. Now I am trying to be more positive and telling myself that the dash looks more modern with more functionality. And the shifter makes things more clean plus it is hardly used. I don’t know. That is the approach I am trying lol

[MPR]

It's something I'm trying to accept as well. If this is the new BMW interior, we either get used to it, or buy from a different manufacturer.

[BobHen]

Here is a video from Motormouth Canada where they talk about “the 5 worst trends in the auto industry”. The talk about the new shifters and the move to large screens, etc. When it comes to screens versus buttons, they mention BMW by name. I actually think they are right on all 5 counts. It’s worth a watch. Below is a link.

If it comes to this new BMW interior design or moving on, I hate to say this because the M240i is one fantastic machine but I will have to at least look at the competition.

Bob

[Lenny33]

Wouldn’t disagree. I am struggling with what else to look at on similar price range. Suggestions?

[sleeves007]

Has anyone been contacted by their dealer about the changes? I have emailed mine today asking for an update.

[BobHen]

Originally Posted by Lenny33

Wouldn’t disagree. I am struggling with what else to look at on similar price range. Suggestions?

Not much now. Off the top of my head for “right now” it’s the new Z or the Supra or an Audi S4 or S5 or S3/RS3. But since I just bought an M240i, I won’t have to look around for another 4-years, so who knows what will be around then. In 4-years maybe there won’t be any buttons just all screens and maybe all cars will be electric – who knows? But given the “choice”, I’ll skip the i8 look and functionality.

Bob