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PlatformVersionsSystemsMakersYears
Linux22Audi MMI, BMW iDrive, Lexus multimedia, Mercedes-Benz MBUX, Tesla Software, Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainmentAudi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Volkswagen2012–2026
QNX15Audi MMI, Audi virtual cockpit, BMW iDrive, Ford SYNC, Mercedes-Benz MBUX, Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainmentAudi, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen2008–2025
Windows CE / Embedded4BMW iDrive, Ford SYNC, Mercedes-Benz COMANDBMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz2001–2013
Android Automotive2Audi MMI, Ford SYNCAudi, Ford2023
Android (AOSP)2BMW iDriveBMW2023–2025
VxWorks2BMW iDriveBMW2001–2003
Not recorded33Audi MMI, Audi virtual cockpit, BMW iDrive, BMW Navigation (pre-iDrive), Lexus multimedia, Mercedes-Benz COMAND, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainmentAudi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen1994–2025

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Versions

Versions by system A–Z, oldest first
VersionSystemYearOperating systemPlatform
MMI 2GAudi MMI2002Not recordedNot recorded
MMI 3GAudi MMI2008QNX NeutrinoQNX
MMI 3G+ with MMI touchAudi MMI2010QNX NeutrinoQNX
MMI on MIB (first generation)Audi MMI2012QNX (MIB High)QNX
MMI on MIB2Audi MMI2014Not recordedNot recorded
MMI touch response (MIB2+)Audi MMI2017QNX (Audi Q8)QNX
MMI on MIB3Audi MMI2019LinuxLinux
MMI on Android AutomotiveAudi MMI2023Android AutomotiveAndroid Automotive
Audi virtual cockpit (12.3-inch)Audi virtual cockpit2014QNX (2015 Audi TT)QNX
11.9-inch driver display (panoramic layout)Audi virtual cockpit2023Not recordedNot recorded
iDrive (first generation)BMW iDrive2001Windows CE for Automotive (Control Display and navigation); VxWorks (core system)Windows CE / Embedded, VxWorks
iDrive CCC (Car Communication Computer)BMW iDrive2003VxWorksVxWorks
iDrive CIC (Car Information Computer)BMW iDrive2008QNXQNX
iDrive NBT (Headunit High)BMW iDrive2012QNXQNX
iDrive NBT EVO (Headunit High 2)BMW iDrive2015QNX 6.5.0QNX
iDrive 7 (BMW Operating System 7)BMW iDrive2018Not recordedNot recorded
iDrive 8 (BMW Operating System 8)BMW iDrive2021LinuxLinux
iDrive 8.5 (BMW Operating System 8.5)BMW iDrive2023LinuxLinux
iDrive 9 (BMW Operating System 9)BMW iDrive2023Android Open Source Project (AOSP)Android (AOSP)
BMW Panoramic iDrive (BMW Operating System X)BMW iDrive2025BMW Operating System X (AOSP-based)Android (AOSP)
Navigation Mark I (Philips CARIN)BMW Navigation (pre-iDrive)1994Not recordedNot recorded
Navigation Mark IIBMW Navigation (pre-iDrive)1997Not recordedNot recorded
Navigation Mark III with widescreen on-board monitorBMW Navigation (pre-iDrive)2000Not recordedNot recorded
SYNC (first generation)Ford SYNC2007Microsoft Auto (Windows Embedded Automotive)Windows CE / Embedded
MyFord Touch (SYNC Gen 2)Ford SYNC2010Microsoft Auto 4.0Windows CE / Embedded
SYNC 3Ford SYNC2015QNX (BlackBerry)QNX
SYNC 4Ford SYNC2020QNXQNX
SYNC 4AFord SYNC2020QNXQNX
Ford / Lincoln Digital ExperienceFord SYNC2023Android Automotive OSAndroid Automotive
Lexus Navigator / Electro Multi Vision touchscreenLexus multimedia1997Not recordedNot recorded
Remote Touch (1st generation)Lexus multimedia2009Not recordedNot recorded
Remote Touch Interface (2nd generation)Lexus multimedia2012Not recordedNot recorded
Remote Touch Interface touchpadLexus multimedia2014LinuxLinux
Lexus Interface (Lexus Link Connect / Link Pro in Europe)Lexus multimedia2021Automotive Grade LinuxLinux
COMAND 2.5Mercedes-Benz COMAND1998Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND 2.0 (W220 facelift)Mercedes-Benz COMAND2002Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND APS NTG 1Mercedes-Benz COMAND2003Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND APS NTG 2Mercedes-Benz COMAND2004Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND APS NTG 3Mercedes-Benz COMAND2005Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND APS NTG 4Mercedes-Benz COMAND2007Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND APS NTG 2.5Mercedes-Benz COMAND2008Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND APS NTG 3.5Mercedes-Benz COMAND2009Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND Online NTG 4.5Mercedes-Benz COMAND2011Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND Online NTG 4.7Mercedes-Benz COMAND2013Not recordedNot recorded
COMAND Online NTG 5Mercedes-Benz COMAND2013Windows Automotive 7Windows CE / Embedded
MBUX (1st generation)Mercedes-Benz MBUX2018LinuxLinux
MBUX (2nd generation)Mercedes-Benz MBUX2020Linux (NTG7 head unit)Linux
MBUX HyperscreenMercedes-Benz MBUX2021LinuxLinux
MBUX (3rd generation)Mercedes-Benz MBUX2023Linux, QNX and AUTOSAR componentsQNX, Linux
MBUX (4th generation) on MB.OSMercedes-Benz MBUX2025MB.OSQNX, Linux
PCM 1Porsche Communication Management (PCM)1997Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 2Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2002Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 2.1Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2005Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 3.0Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2008Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 3.1Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2009Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 4.0Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2015Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 5Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2017Not recordedNot recorded
PCM 6.0Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2021Not recordedNot recorded
PCM (2025 revision)Porsche Communication Management (PCM)2025Not recordedNot recorded
Model S launch softwareTesla Software2012Linux (Ubuntu-based)Linux
Software 7.0Tesla Software2015LinuxLinux
Software 8.0Tesla Software2016LinuxLinux
Software Version 9.0Tesla Software2018LinuxLinux
Software Version 10.0Tesla Software2019LinuxLinux
2021 Model S / Model X interfaceTesla Software2021LinuxLinux
Software V11Tesla Software2021LinuxLinux
Software V12Tesla Software2024LinuxLinux
Update 2025.26 (Grok assistant)Tesla Software2025LinuxLinux
2025 Holiday UpdateTesla Software2025LinuxLinux
2026 Spring Update (2026.14)Tesla Software2026LinuxLinux
MFD2 radio-navigation systemVolkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2003Not recordedNot recorded
RNS 510 radio-navigation systemVolkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2007Not recordedNot recorded
RNS 310 radio-navigation systemVolkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2008Not recordedNot recorded
Modular Infotainment Matrix, first generation (MIB1)Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2012QNX NeutrinoQNX
Modular Infotainment Matrix, second generation (MIB2)Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2014QNX 6.5.0 (Harman-built unit in the 2015 Golf GTE)QNX
Modular Infotainment Matrix, third generation (MIB3)Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2019Yocto Linux 4.14.75Linux
Modular Infotainment Matrix, fourth generation (MIB4)Volkswagen RNS & MIB infotainment2023Not recordedNot recorded

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  1. Tesla Model 3 (Highland), centre display“Tesla Model 3 Premium 2023 (3)” (opens in a new tab) · Photo: Oq10pass · CC0 (opens in a new tab) · Wikimedia Commons
  2. Mercedes-Benz S‑Class (W223), centre displayCropped from “Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance (W223) interior” (opens in a new tab) · Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) · Wikimedia Commons
  3. BMW 7 Series (E65), centre display“25 years of BMW 12-cylinder engines - BMW 760Li (E66). (10/2012)” (opens in a new tab) · © BMW AG · Editorial use (opens in a new tab) · BMW Group Newsroom
  4. BMW 7 Series (G70), centre display“The display and operating system along with the digital user experience in the new BMW 7 Series.” (opens in a new tab) · © BMW AG · Editorial use (opens in a new tab) · BMW Group Newsroom
  5. BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93), centre display“2008 BMW M3 Convertible - Flickr - The Car Spy (18)” (opens in a new tab) · Photo: The Car Spy · CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab) · Wikimedia Commons

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