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Originally Posted by LogicalApex
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Originally Posted by claykin
This appears to be a confusing reply. Yes, RSU not available in 2020 G30. What will they announce via connected drive? Reads like two things were asked that resulted in this reply.
I wouldn't hold your breath for RSU in a 2020 G30.
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I don't think anyone can say definitively what's coming or not coming in regards to the update. You keep reminding everyone that you're 100% certain it won't come, but where do you get this exacting response?
BMW has pitched RSU as required for the new functionality in iDrive 7 such as the personal assistant and updated navigation functionality. MY2020 G30 has these features that were announced on the LCI already. This adds room for BMW to add RSU to the G30 to support keeping those features working over the intended lifespan of the car.
That doesn't mean they'll add new features with an RSU or that an RSU on the G30 would be as comprehensive as an RSU on the LCI (for instance, maybe the RSU would be limited to updating iDrive systems, but not capable of updating modules on the car that were only updated for the LCI).
But I don't think it can be definitely said that RSU or even AA won't come for MY2020 cars...
I stick by my advice to anyone planning to purchase a car (as I have since purchasing mine last year) look at what is on the car now and assume it won't change so you don't buy a car without a feature you want, but I'm optimistic that BMW will update the car for AA next month or so and possibly RSU as well. But I already own my car so I'm on the train no matter what  |
I have no inside info. Only thing I've heard is RSU capable iDrive 7 cars require a SSL type certificate that is in the chain of modules that can be updated by RSU. And I've been told the 2020 G30 doesn't require this certificate. What does that mean to you? If this info is in fact true ( I got it from a source that's been reliable in the past), to me it means RSU is a no go for the 2020 G30.
And for anyone who has driven BMWs for years, how many times has BMW back ported software features? <crickets>
Regarding AA, this may come to iDrive7 cars via RSU or for 2020 G30 cars via a dealer iStep upgrade. Maybe. I say this only because I read one article that said a BMW staffer claimed so. So it's either coming or that staffer has been reassigned to floor sweeping.
Don't get me wrong, I'd be happy if 2020 G30 owners got all the upgrades speculated. That would mean there's hope for BMW having a new outlook on existing owners. Very Tesla-esque.