ROAD TEST
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Entry-level Sport models have BMW’s 8.8in Live Cockpit Plus
infotainment system but M Sport variants are upgraded to the
larger, 10.25in suite as standard. The display is impressively
crisp and the graphics usefully fluid, while the operating system
i s e a sy to n av i g a te a n d d o e s n’ t t a ke l o n g to l e a r n. T h i s i s l a r g e l y
because BMW has retained its useful rotary control dial, which
along with dedicated physical shortcut buttons makes the
system that much easier to operate while on the move.
It comes with a comprehensive roster of features as standard,
including satellite navigation, DAB radio and Bluetooth,
although frustratingly our test car didn’t have Apple CarPlay
connectivity. However, BMW has said that this will arrive as a
standard feature shortly.
The £1500 Technology pack fitted to our car brought with
it a head-up display, wi-fi preparation and a useful wireless
smartphone charging pad.
z Electric seat adjustment is available as an option,
but our test car went without. Even so, the process of
getting comfortable behind the wheel is a painless one.
z Wireless smartphone charging pad is a useful option
and one of the main reasons why we’d pick the £1500
Technology pack. It can double as a wallet holder, too.
z Thick-rimmed steering wheel is a BMW trademark.
Buttons for the audio system, phone and cruise control
are all clearly marked and easy to use.
Multimedia system AAAAB