Venturing into the heart of the BMW i5, you’ll discover an inner architecture that echoes the iX SUV, the focal point of which is the fully digitized, driver-focused BMW Curved Display. This system integrates a 12.3-inch Information Display, strategically located behind the steering wheel, with a 14.9-inch Control Display. These two, rather than operating as isolated entities, intermingle and harmonize to form a single cohesive unit.
The functioning of the BMW Curved Display relies on the cutting-edge generation of iDrive – the BMW Operating System 8.5. This edition breathes life into a fresh visual display that boasts a crisp, clear starting screen and QuickSelect accessibility, streamlining the user experience through straightforward and instinctive touch operations. The system offers a multiplicity of avenues for user input: primarily through the touchscreen and verbal commands, complemented by steering wheel buttons and the centralized BMW iDrive Controller.
On the innovation front, the BMW i5 packs quite a punch. Features include the BMW Interaction Bar, subtly integrated with ambient lighting in the dashboard and door regions. ‘My Modes’ offer a degree of personalization for your driving and interior ambiance. Air vents have been replaced with seamless vents, introducing a sleek and modern aesthetic. A fresh gear selector switch is also a prominent feature on the center console control panel. For an enhanced driving experience, the BMW Head-Up display and BMW Natural Interaction for gesture control are available add-ons.
Notably, the BMW i5 marks its entry into the in-car gaming universe, in a pioneering collaboration with the gaming platform AirConsole. This enables driver and passengers alike to indulge in an array of casual games – from racing and sports to quizzes, simulations, strategy games, and brain-teasers, all available at the tips of their fingers while the vehicle remains stationary. The gaming experience is heightened by the use of smartphones as game controllers, and the game itself is displayed on the BMW Curved Display.
The i5 hasn’t overlooked the essentials of comfort either. BMW has reimagined the seat design to amplify comfort, even in the rear section. Upholstery options include standard full-leather-free options or the lavish Extended Merino leather. And for the first time on the 5 Series, a fixed panoramic Sky Lounge roof is available as an add-on, adding a touch of luxury and an expansive view of the sky above.
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