BMW has announced plans to introduce navigation-guided, partially-automated driving assistance functions in cities from 2027, starting in Germany. With active route guidance using BMW Maps, the system will be able assist drivers with turning manoeuvres, urban lane changes, right-of-way situations as well as navigating roundabouts in urban environments.
Paired with BMW Motorway and City Assistant, navigation-guided, partially automated driving will therefore be possible for the first time seamlessly from the motorway, through the countryside and into the city.
However, the German carmaker points out that these are still SAE Level 2 functions which still require the driver to be attentive. As such, drivers remain responsible for the driving task, must monitor traffic conditions attentively and be able to intervene if necessary. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised), which is the rival to BMW’s upcoming offering, is also a SAE Level 2 system.
