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Congrats and enjoy.
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In Europe navigation is available with iDrive 6 as Live Cockpit Plus option that costs around €1,200. iDrive 6 comes with analog instrument layout. Only Live Cockpit Professional upgrades you to iDrive 7 which comes with 10 inch infotaiment screen, and 8 inch digital instrument layout. |
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03-02-2019, 03:22 AM | #28 |
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Congratulations on your new ride. Mineral grey looks good with M sport. I like the open pore oak trim and analog instrument cluster. It looks better than digital one to me.
Did you get the chance to drive at night. How do you like these adaptive LEDs. Are they powerful enough in terms of throw and brightness. I'm mostly curious if they have enough throw to drive safely on EU highway speeds.( 130kmh and above.) |
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03-02-2019, 01:11 PM | #29 |
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Sorry, but that analogue cluster ..looks so wrong with fake hands. Still better choice than the full digital dash with rev gauge on the oppposite.
I like the taillight despite all the Lexus comparisons. I think it is distinctive BMW L shape. |
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03-02-2019, 02:49 PM | #30 | |
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Also what are all those empty grey plastic squares around the joystick? Extra options? |
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03-02-2019, 04:38 PM | #31 |
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Congrats, I also ordered the open pored trim. I wanted less silver and more black. Thanks for posting...now I’m not worried that ordered the wrong trim.
My Order 330 xdrive in Portimao Blue, all season black rims Oak open pores trim Black sentec M-pack Live cockpit Pro Heated front seats 5 more weeks for me! |
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03-02-2019, 07:30 PM | #32 | ||
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Since this console is also shared with the new X5, this automatically creates 'blank' spaces for switch gear and functions not available in the G20. Below detail of G05 X5 with switches for hill ascend/descend controls to illustrate my point:
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03-03-2019, 06:28 AM | #34 | |
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Wow, good job BMW at cutting corners. I can't imagine Lexus would use the same console in IS and LX570, haha |
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Nothing new here that hasn't been done before. Consolidation and component sharing across car platforms is something the industry has even engaged in for years and that includes brands from Japan, Inc (Lexus, et al). Manufactures save money by sharing as many components from the parts bin as they can. On the down side you end up with the same console from 3 series to 8 series with no distinction whatsoever but they deem that a better than creating separate switch gear and circuit boards for each model. I personally do not like the engine start/stop button on the console but it is no rocket science they are saving money by consolidating all buttons onto a single board vs having a separate button and wiring harness mounted on the dash. You say the Lexus IS and Lexus LX570 have different center console designs and that is true. However, look closely and you will see the same exact switch gear shared between the 2. Even the much maligned Lexus infotainment touchpad is the same between the IS and the flagship LS sedan. The Lexus infotainment System reviews poorly because of the haptic touchpad that makes it erratic and difficult to use unless you take your eyes off the road just to ensure that the cursor/arrow is pointing over the chosen on screen menu or icon. I am sure Lexus shares a lot of underpinnings with "lesser" Toyotas down to wire harnesses. Nothing wrong with that but to make it look like BMW is the only manufacturer that engages in this practice is disingenuous at best. Even platforms and engine sharing among BMW Group vehicles is quite common. The G CLAR platform modular as well as the current B family of 3-4 and 6 cyl turbo engines. I have seen 2019 Corollas with button blanks as well.
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03-03-2019, 10:55 AM | #37 | |
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Sports plus is probably accessed by pressing the sport button and cycled more than once.
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Thanks for posting these pics of the gauges and instrument cluster. I've been hoping to find some more info on what iDrive 6.0 is like--if you have the same customization options for the car (fold mirrors in upon lock, auto unlock as you approach, etc.). Would you mind posting some more info/photos? Trying to decide if I can live without Nav/Live Cockpit Pro. |
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I'm talking about different cars/SUVs. Car vs SUV. 3 series should not have blanks because they uses the same console for x5 which has hill assist and other pavement traction options You gotta understand what I'm saying, come on LC and Camry vs x5 and 3 Last edited by MT4life; 03-04-2019 at 03:14 PM.. |
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(BTW, applying different names to the same essential vehicle with minor trim/fascia variations is the definition of badge engineering! Remember Dodge Aries, Plymouth Reliant, Chrysler LeBaron?)
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You have to give it to Iacocca... He milked the K-Car platform to the last drop!
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