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INSIDE NEUE KLASSE #02 | DAVID LEISTER: THE BMW PANORAMIC iDRIVE EXPLAINED

INSIDE NEUE KLASSE #02 | DAVID LEISTER: THE BMW PANORAMIC iDRIVE EXPLAINED

Update: 2025-09-09
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How does the digital future feel inside a BMW?


In this second episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields sits down with David Leister, BMW User Interface Design Lead, to uncover the story behind the BMW Panoramic iDrive — a new interaction experience designed to bring clarity, personalisation, and seamless integration into every drive.


From early sketches to human-centric digital systems, this conversation explores how the Neue Klasse interior is built entirely around the driver and their digital lifestyle.


The episode ends with a challenge that puts intuitive thinking to the test.


Tune in to see how interaction in the Neue Klasse becomes second nature.

 

(00:00 ) Introduction


(03:11 ) What superpower would David’s dream car have?


(03:46 ) What makes the BMW Panoramic iDrive seamless?


(12:07 ) Challenge: Nicki vs. David


(14:00 ) Outro


Find out more about our host Nicki Shields


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INSIDE NEUE KLASSE #02 | DAVID LEISTER: THE BMW PANORAMIC iDRIVE EXPLAINED

INSIDE NEUE KLASSE #02 | DAVID LEISTER: THE BMW PANORAMIC iDRIVE EXPLAINED

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