There’s been some further information on MINI’s new Navigation system. As we reported a few weeks back, MINI’s new navigation system includes an iDrive-like controller and a simplified interface not unlike iDrive in some ways. However BMW execs seem to be rather weary of using the “i” word and are specifically not calling MINI’s new joy-stick system iDrive as our friends at Winding Road found out first hand.

However despite what some sites are reporting, the system does mimic iDrive in that the joystick behind the shifter managed more than just the cars Navigation system. In fact, as you can see above, there are links to both “entertainment” and “communication” sections within the system.

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