BMW ’s controversial iDrive interface will apparently be part of the picture for the 7-Series-based Rolls-Royce RR4, set to be unveiled this spring at the Geneva Motor Show. BMW recently released an upgraded – and simplified – iDrive system on a handful of 2009 models and it’s expected that the RR4 will get a similar system.
Auto Express’ photographers nabbed a shot of the control lever, which looks to be similar at least in concept to BMW’s iDrive system. Though the button arrangement is different than on the BMW system – which is identical on all BMWs so-equipped – the basic concept appears to be identical.
The entry-level RR4, slotted below the Phantom in the British marque’s lineup, will apparently share more than just a platform with the 2009 BMW 7-Series .
Leftlane got an early look at the new iDrive system recently when we reviewed the 2009 BMW 335d sedan. We discovered that the new system’s graphics are top-notch, but the menuing system is still a little clunky. Fortunately, the voice command system is far more effective than before.
