LOS ANGELES: Starting in November 2026 in the United States, the BMW Group will introduce BMW Maps with Driver Assistance for BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Operating System X.
The feature combines route guidance, the vehicle’s surroundings, and driver assistance information into a single 3D view on the central display.
This allows drivers to see not only the next navigation step, but also how the vehicle perceives its surroundings and which assistance functions are supporting the task of driving.
“An important step toward highly automated driving is the intelligent interaction between navigation and driver assistance. BMW Maps with Driver Assistance shows drivers how route guidance, environmental perception, and assistance functions work together," says BMW Group senior vice president of digital services, infotainment, and connected company Stephan Durach.
"This provides better orientation when driver assistance is active — developed by the BMW Group in collaboration with Mapbox.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with the BMW Group to be the first to bring this next-generation navigation experience to market. Drivers can see exactly which lane they need to be in and everything happening around the vehicle. All of this is brought together in a seamless view – making every trip easier so drivers can enjoy the ride and never miss a turn again,” says Mapbox CEO Peter Sirota.
BMW Maps with Driver Assistance is developed in-house by the BMW Group and utilises navigation data and map technology from its partner, Mapbox.
The display shows the vehicle’s precise position within its lane and at the correct road level, helping drivers navigate highways, intersections, and city traffic.
It also helps drivers understand how assisted and semi-automated driving functions relate to the current driving situation.
BMW Maps with Driver Assistance displays information about active driver assistance functions, such as Highway Assistant.
Highway Assistant enables hands-free driving on highways at speeds of up to 85mph (137kph).
It controls both speed and steering and supports automated lane changes after the driver confirms with a glance.
With active route guidance via BMW Maps, Highway Assistant provides support from the highway on-ramp all the way to the exit.
