BMW 7 Series To Acquire Level 3 Automated Driving Functions From 2024

• Published On: 29 November 2023
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The advanced level 3 autonomous driving will capacitates the car drivers to take their eyes off the road in some driving situations.

BMW is all-set to roll out their newest LEVEL 3 autonomous driving system into the BMW 7 Series line-up from 2024 only. The advanced level 3 autonomous driving capacitates the car drivers to take their eyes off the road in some driving situations, including speed control, maintaining equivalent distance from the preceding vehicle, and even calibrates the vehicle to maintain position in the same driving lane. This autonomous driving technology will be available as a choice across the BMW 7 Series variants other than the i7 M70 xDrive and i7 eDrive50. And these system equipped car models will firstly be available for order only in Germany.

The Level 3 autonomous driving technology enables vehicle drivers to concentrate on other in-vehicle activities whenever driving at 60 kmph on motorways with separated carriageways. These sensors and technologies are functional under low-light circumstances as well. 

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The system uses a 360-degree sensor array for exact position and environmental surveillance, a live HD map with accurate routes, and accurate GPS location-finding. Real-time updates and functionality are further ensured by an advanced technology stack, a potent computing system, and a 5G connection to the BMW Cloud. The car has a number of sensors, including a very sensitive 3D lidar sensor, radar, ultrasonic, and camera sensors.

This feature is controlled by a button located on the steering wheel, and its availability is indicated by symbols on the display. According to the company, when given visual and auditory cues to regain control, drivers must stay ready to do so. Should you not react, the car will come to a controlled stop.

BMW's product lineup includes advanced Level 2 driving functions in addition to Level 3 automated driving. In the new BMW 5 Series, the existing BMW Highway Assistant offers Level 2 partially automated driving. It has the Active Lane Change Assistant with eye verification for lengthy trips.

The degree of driver responsibility is where Level 2 and Level 3 diverge most. While Level 2 mandates continuous driver supervision and the ability to regain control, Level 3 permits, under certain restrictions, drivers to perform secondary in-car tasks like editing emails or making phone calls.