| iDrive Generation | Typical Models (MY) | Map Format | |------------------|---------------------|-------------| | (Car Communication Computer) | Pre-2009 | DVD-based | | CIC (Car Information Computer) | 2009–2012 | Internal HDD (DVD or USB) | | NBT (Next Big Thing) | 2013–2017 | USB / FSC code | | NBT EVO (ID5/ID6) | 2017–2020 | USB / FSC code | | MGU (ID7 / Operating System 7) | 2019–2024 | Over-the-Air (OTA) or USB | | OS 8/8.5/9 | 2023+ | OTA only (Connected Drive) |
| iDrive Generation | Typical Models (MY) | Map Format | |------------------|---------------------|-------------| | (Car Communication Computer) | Pre-2009 | DVD-based | | CIC (Car Information Computer) | 2009–2012 | Internal HDD (DVD or USB) | | NBT (Next Big Thing) | 2013–2017 | USB / FSC code | | NBT EVO (ID5/ID6) | 2017–2020 | USB / FSC code | | MGU (ID7 / Operating System 7) | 2019–2024 | Over-the-Air (OTA) or USB | | OS 8/8.5/9 | 2023+ | OTA only (Connected Drive) |