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Please remember that some of the textiles in areas such as the glove compartment and sun visors conform to the new premium image of using sustainable materials in both the i3 and i8. These have been recycled for input into the i8 as new materials.

Although they look cheap to you there are part of the whole sustainable image BMWi promotes.

FYI the V-Klasse touch pad command controller is available on optional on all Mercedes-Benz cars.

For BMW we are heading towards to new level of connectivity in which iDrive will dispense with a rotating knob and moving to a touch dial and connected drive tablet as showcased on the Vision Future Luxury concept car.