Hands-Free Highway Driving and the Driving Assistance Professional Package on the 2024 7 Series

[@TomPaholski]

Thank you for doing this video, I am looking for a new car for my daily commute on the North Dallas Tollway. You showed everything I was wanting to see if the car can do. I think I am buying a BMW thanks to your video!

[@ToddRGuy]

Thanks for this demonstration! What a great video. I just ordered a 2025 540 with this package, and definitely think I'll enjoy it.

[@GTBMW1]

It’s my pleasure! Congratulations on the order! You are going to absolutely love it!

[@cmccormick4494]

Thank you. This video is very helpful. there is not a lot of unnecessary chit-chat, very direct, very clear instructions and visuals 👌 👏

[@GTBMW1]

I’m glad I was able to help out and that you liked the video!

[@Kendal1999]

More assisted video please, like remote parking, maneuver assistance, etc.

[@GTBMW1]

I actually have those videos on my channel. I have videos on recorded path (maneuver assist), remote parking, and automatic parking.

[@GTBMW1]

If you have any features you want to see, please comment them! Would love to hear from you!

[@scottbertelson352]

Thank you for the video. Timing was perfect. I just purchased a 2023 X3 30 with the upgraded Premium Package and Driver Assistant Professional package and was not certain on how the stop/go capabilities would be. Shout out also to fellow DFW you-tuber: was nice to see the technology in use but specifically on some of the roads I’d be using it on. Quality was great!

[@all3ssaf]

Thank so much, this is the best video on KZbin that explains in detail in an easy way.

[@bertvargas728]

great job explaining this sohisticated system

[@jeff3941]

Does assisted driving plus require some type of internet connection to BMW servers or something? I live in San Diego and sometimes it works great and other times there are long stretches before the assist will take over control. I thought I saw a message flash about no server connection on the dash once when this was happening.

[@mchiappe]

Thanks for the video. I have a 530i with the driving assistance plus. Can I upgrade to the professional version? I can do everything but limited not hands free. Thanks for your answer. I heard that in the fall will be releasing an upgrade to buy on my garage. Any ideas? Thanks so much

[@johnnyenglish583]

Great video, thanks! Do these systems work exactly the same in other models? I'm thinking about the 4 Gran Coupe in particular.

[@mytrung]

Curious if there is a different view of this without the camera view on the dash but a UI only version where it showcases the car from a higher viewpoint and the surrounding cars. Similar to honda, tesla, and other manufactures are doing it.

[@the-bu3lb]

What if your self driving and you pass out. Will it pullover like other car companies to keep you safe and call 911

[@R56Cooper]

Thanks for the vid! Does the system reliably keep the bmw centered even in the more aggressive freeway curves? Does it track confidently in the middle of the lane on the freeway 100% of the time? Thanks!

[@jeremywee1493]

Classic BMW driver. No indicator required when changing lanes. See 4:40. Don't hate. I drive one myself

[@charlesburton678]

How did you get the front camera to play on the cluster? Does this happen with all model with driving assistance pro?

[@S21ultras]

It asks you to touch the wheel every few seconds, but in later situation i see that you didnt have to touch the wheel. Is it 2 different modes? Also as i know it can lane change itself without you putting indicator. How do you do it?

[@gta-ks1mi]

Is driver assistance feature not available in 2023 bmw 7 series?

[@mat.varghese]

Very Very Helpful. Thank you for making the video.

[@pete23234]

Why is the lane change in my x50e move me over so fast? Is there a setting to make it more smooth like in your video? lol

[@joecarter6307]

I have the same vehicle what am I not doing the car is driving on auto pilot but I notice I have to keep touching the wheel as asked bye the vehicle

[@cmccormick4494]

Oh, I have a stupid ? But I will ask anyways, once the speed is set do you release foot from gas pedal?

[@GTBMW1]

No question is stupid! And once the speed is set, you can release the pedal! 🙂

[@drewd7329]

Do you have a link to the highways that have been mapped by BMW?

[@darylpitts390]

Yes, you remove your foot from the pedal once the speed is set. You can use a control on the wheel to adjust speed up and down. But you don't need to use your feet at all once this mode is engaged!

[@GTBMW1]

Great question, unfortunately I don’t… I’d like to see if anyone else has it though!

[@spinsecondserve]

Do you need to keep your eyes looking forward when you put the signal on if you turn your head (from habit)does if turn off?

[@jeff3941]

In my IX, it doesn't turn off if you glance away for a moment but if you don't resume looking forward within about 2 seconds, it starts warning and then abruptly shuts down and begins applying the brakes and calling 911. A little too much if you ask me but I love the system overall

[@justincipriani6102]

Great video. i'm picking up my i7 tomorrow and have been wondering how good this feature works. It looks great. Do you know if there are any future plans for it to work during city driving?

[@GTBMW1]

Congrats on the new i7 and great question! As of right now, there is no disclosed plan for it to work in the city. With that being said, BMW has started working on Level 3 Self Driving systems in Europe which will make its way to US soil at some point.

[@justincipriani6102]

@@GTBMW1 I hope you don't mind, I have a couple other questions. If you know the answers cool, if not, cool. When researching the feature of controlling the automatic doors with the key remote, I've read conflicting answers. I know if I have doors open I can close them by holding down the lock button on the remote. But will we ever be able to possibly open the drivers door with the remote ? I've seen the setting on my car that says the trunk button can be used to open ALL the doors at the same time, but i've never been able to get that to work. Could be a user error tho. ha. Lastly, do you know anything about whether or not either of the two charging adapters that are on the market will work with BMW at the tesla chargers yet?? I know bmw is working on their own adapter plug thing, but there are two on the open market - curious as to what you know about that sitch. Thanks for the help!

[@GTBMW1]

@@justincipriani6102 Not at all! 1. For the doors, you cannot open them from the key fob. You can open them from the app. 2. They told us 2025 was going to start adapting the Tesla style charger… but no word on an update yet. There are adapters you can buy on Amazon for it.

[@faridrox]

Do you know what Mobileye chip has the new X5?

[@eaudebrdwin5269]

i have to driv e to orlando from ohio and its like 15 hours of highway drving, so would the BMW do the whole trip?

[@jeff3941]

As long as you're looking forward the whole time, it should stay in control most of the time. Why don't you report back your findings!

[@Yewbzee]

Nice video cheers.

[@TheAppleLoadout]

Sounds like a younger version of KITT from Knight Rider.

[@ppk80]

BMW, the ultimate driving (assistance) machine 😀 Seriously, helpful video though

[@teresasmith4395]

Great video thanks

[@7lawo]

thanks for this video!

[@GTBMW1]

Of course! I hope you found it helpful!

[@JohnJay-yd9hr]

How is it with traffic lights, stop signs and turning ?

[@jeff3941]

Not so good, it does not recognize traffic lights or stop signs but it does slow down during curves I've noticed.

[@boonweing6354]

nice video, no nonsense , straight to the point. The assist plus is not available to all market?

[@GTBMW1]

That is correct. It’s not available in all markets. I don’t know the specifics on where it is not available though…

[@Dargini]

Christ, I wish I could afford this for San Diego traffic

[@darylpitts390]

This system is also available in the BMW 5/i5 and iX, which you can lease much more cheaply. You can get one in the $500/month range which is around the same cost as a Tesla Model 3.

[@GTBMW1]

It’s a god send! It’s available on our ix and i5!

[@chrisp.916]

Why on earth would you drive without hands ? Or play football with your feet ?

[@TheOverpowered1]

9:30

[@Not_nice718]

lol thats call self driving if u have to keep your eyes on the road and it’s 2,000 I’m good

[@dexagalapagos]

sadly still a far cry from the tesla FSD, I hate tesla but so used to the FSD

[@G82Watts]

Far cry? This is rated better then teslas. Tesla is only level 2.

[@dexagalapagos]

@@G82Watts Yeah it only works in very limited circumstances, whereas Tesla works everywhere. This thing is a more of a product demo than an actual system, doesn't even come close to Tesla.

[@hkprovideovault9354]

Slow down youngster.

[@mateocarter6785]

Haha

[@silvere60acs]

lol.... 20 mph over speed limit you gotta live in a middle of nowhere

[@georgem5589]

Gonna go out on a limb here and say BMW will dump this garbage and license Tesla's Full Self Driving software within 2 years. This vid embarrassing.

[@darylpitts390]

I migrated from a 2022 Tesla Model X to a BMW iX and find the BMW system much more comfortable. Please try it when you get a chance.

[@georgem5589]

@@darylpitts390 My Tesla can drive me from AZ to CA with only two supercharging events, 20 mins and 30 mins each. But I literally don't have to drive at all. This includes turning it on when I leave my house, handling city streets, stop signs, red lights, on ramps to highways, highway interchanges, off ramps, then shutting it off when I get to the hotel. If you tell me your BMW can do that I'll try it out. Can it?

[@gta-ks1mi]

@@georgem5589 Oh wow, your Tesla can do all that? Impressive! My BMW can't quite do the same, but it does have this amazing feature where it gives me a workout every time I drive. Between shifting gears, navigating traffic, and the occasional impromptu dance to stay awake, it’s like having a mobile gym session. Plus, when I get to my hotel, I have the satisfaction of knowing I earned every mile. But hey, if your Tesla ever needs a pep talk or a human touch, my BMW and I are always up for a road trip challenge!

[@georgem5589]

@@gta-ks1mi Drove my buddies new M2 with the manual shifter, not paddlle bs, and it was ok, thought they made it too big, could have been better imo. Prefer my NSX and the tach on my S2000 I thought was nicer. But this vid was about self driving. Staying Topic BMW will never match but can license Tesla FSD some day.

[@gta-ks1mi]

@@georgem5589 It's unlikely that BMW will license Tesla's self-driving software because they have invested millions in developing their own self-driving technology. Despite its limitations, BMW aims to release a fully functional self-driving car by the end of 2025.