


Paving the way for even greater personalisation is the BMW ID. The new BMW iDrive constantly processes a large quantity of self-generated data, information available online and data imported from the BMW Group vehicle fleet to implement the driver’s wishes in a context-related way. During the journey, the new My Modes use an all-encompassing interplay of various functions to conjure special moments from a combination of vehicle characteristics and the interior ambience adapted to the situation at hand. This new customer experience welcomes the driver and invites them into the vehicle with a thoroughly choreographed routine. And then there is “Great Entrance Moments”, which brings emotionality to the relationship between driver and vehicle even before the driver climbs on board. The operating system is designed with a clear focus on dialogue-based interaction using natural language and touch operation via the BMW Curved Display. You just need to recalibrate.The ability of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant to adjust to the driver’s individual needs and routines, as well as the situation at hand, makes it – more than ever – a central operating channel of human-machine interaction. Your car has a ‘problem’ that really doesn’t exist (except between your ears). I know this is not what you want to hear, but frankly I prioritize the truth over appeasing people. So basically doing this is a great way to A) not solve the problem (won’t cure turbo lag), B) void your warranty, C) shorten the life of expensive components (like transmissions - because it will place additional loads on them) and D) possibly void your compliance with emissions laws (>$10k fine if you get caught). A 2020 Golf 1.8T makes 132kW and 280Nm - and it complies with stricter emissions control standards. A 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T made 110kW and 210Nm. It’s absurd to suggest that emissions regs “cripple” performance. They also tune for economy and performance, because they’re in a race with other manufacturers on all these criteria. Manufacturers do all three things you’ve noted: There are regulatory requirements for emissions which must be met (emissions kill more people prematurely than car crashes - it’s a serious problem, and dying of congestive heart failure or emphysema is worse than dying in a car crash, generally). (If you don’t know what that means - don’t do that.)

Use the gearbox manually so you can spool the turbo up if you need to. Try driving in sport mode, which usually sharpens up the throttle response a little. It’s probably turbo lag, and I’d suggest ‘exploiting a small gap in fast-moving traffic’ is an ineffective and overly aggressive driving style in a big SUV. Fitting a throttle controller is a waste of money and it’ll void your warranty.
