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iDrive is a computer system used to control most secondary vehicle systems in many current BMW cars. iDrive had its world premiere in 2001, debuting with the new BMW 7 Series (E65). iDrive unifies vehicle systems under a single control architecture for convenient use by the driver. The iDrive controls consists of a LCD panel mounted in the dashboard and a controller knob mounted on the center console.
iDrive introduced the first multiplexed MOST Bus/ Byteflight optical fiber databusses with very high bit rate in a production vehicle. These are used for high-speed applications such as controlling the television, DVD, or driver assistance systems like adaptive cruise control, infrared night vision or head-up display.
iDrive allows the driver and front-seat passenger (in some recent cars it is available to back-seat passengers as well) to control such amenities as the climate ( air conditioner and heater), the audio system ( radio and CD player), the navigation system and the communication system.
iDrive is also used in current Rolls-Royce models; as Rolls-Royce is owned by BMW. BMW also owns the Mini brand, and a pared-down version of iDrive is sold on those cars, branded as Connected.
iDrive, i-Drive, or I-Drive may refer to:
- iDrive, a BMW vehicle control system
- International Drive, a road in Orlando, Florida, US