R56 (year model 2007 & thereafter) will have real time traffic data integrated into Nav systems.

http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/07/b...mation-to-nav/


"With the help of Clear Channel’s broadcast network, customers no longer have to search for traffic reports on radio stations to be in-the-know about traffic situations. Up-to-date traffic information is compiled from a variety of sources including FM radio stations, highway-embedded sensors, video monitors on bridges and roadways, and local traffic monitoring centers. Traffic data is then streamed to a dedicated tuner in the car’s radio and transferred directly to the navigation system. So customers can receive traffic updates from a variety of stations, 24 hours a day, seven days a week-even when the radio is turned off or when the customer is listening to other entertainment sources such as a CD or iPod. The navigation system calculates the best route considering the traffic incidents and potential delays. In addition to alerting the driver to where the traffic is, if the delay is calculated to be more than 5 minutes then the navigation system will offer alternative routes around the congestion, either automatically or at the choice of the driver. "

 

...if only they had a retrofit...

 

oh i hope... don't get down yet! we can hope

 

thats pretty sweet if i do say so myself

 

Yet another reason I dont want an 07. more corporatized and rat race than ever.

 

Here's another link to some information.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/07/b...-system-in-us/

Supposedly, if you have BMW NAv in the car already it will be free for the next 4 years!

 

Retrofit = R56 "upgrade"

 

Hahahaha - good one... aside from the fact I would TOTALLY eat my hat (many of them actually) if I was to try to sell or trade my MINI for an R56, I actually prefer the R53 design "overall", even though there are some nice new improvements on the R56.