to the iDrive Professional System in early 2012, calling it the "Next Big Thing" (NBT). It was introduced in current generation cars as an option, including: 1-Series F20/F21 - 03/2013 – 03/2015 2-Series F22 - 11/2013 – 03/2015 3-Series F30/F31 - 11/2012 – 07/2015 3-Series F34 - 03/2013 – 07/2015 3-Series F80 - 03/2014 – 07/2015 4-Series F32 - 07/2013 – 07/2015 4-Series F33 - 11/2013 – 07/2015 4-Series F36 - 03/2014 – 07/2015 5-Series F07 - 07/2012 – 2016 5-Series F10/F11/F18 - 09/2012 – 2016 6-Series F06/F12/F13 - 03/2013 – 2016 7-Series F01/F02/F03 - 07/2012 – 06/2015 X3 F25 - 04/2013 – 08/2017 X4 F26 - 04/2014 – 08/2017 X5 F15 - 08/2014 – 07/2016 X5 F85 - 12/2014 – 07/2016 X6 F16 - 08/2014 – 07/2016 X6 F86 - 12/2014 – 07/2016 i3 - 09/2013 – 09/2017 i8 - 04/2014 – 09/2017 The update includes extensive hardware and software changes including cosmetic enhancements, faster processor, more memory, detailed 3D maps and improved routing. In addition, the capacity of the internal HDD has been increased from 10GB to 20GB. NBT also introduced a redesigned iDrive controller with optional handwriting recognition capabilities and gesture controls. This was achieved through a capacitive touch pad on top of the iDrive controller. NBT also removed the need for a separate COMBOX module for A2DP and USB media as those functions were integrated directly into the NBT Head Unit. BMW Online was also replaced with the newly introduced Connected Drive, which relied on a hardware TCB module with a built-in SIM card for mobile connectivity. iDrive Professional NBT EVO [iDrive 5.0/6.0] NBT EVO (Evolution) was released starting in 2016 and represented the first major change in the operational logic of iDrive since being introduced in 2001. The familiar vertical list of text menus was replaced by a horizontal set of dynamic tiles, each able to show real time information. This update saw major updates to the iDrive hardware, including the ability to interact with the system via touch screen for the first time. BMW's Connected Drive services were further enhanced with this upgrade to the iDrive system, and the TCB module was replaced with a newer, faster ATM module. NBT EVO also introduced basic gesture controls as an optional extra on select BMW models. Three Interface options exist for NBT EVO. ID4 looks like CIC NBT while ID5 and ID6 feature the new horizontal