Now available for R55's, R56's and R57's produced after March 2007. The retrofit kit also includes a USB/audio interface. The hands-free kit includes voice output via the car’s loudspeakers; control via voice commands (only with multifunction steering wheel); telephone book display and selection, top 8 list and last numbers called; wireless connection of the mobile phone to the car via Bluetooth; usage of the telephone’s own aerial; and storage of the telephone in an storage tray or in a jacket pocket.
Up to four mobile phones can be connected.
The USB/audio interface plays back MP3, WMA and WAV files; has access via playlists and search for music genre, artist, album or title; provides track repeat, shuffle and fast forward/rewind functions and connects via a USB/audio socket. USB devices with up to 20,000 tracks can be managed through the interface.
The greatest benefit of the OEM retrofit kit is the full integration within the display and sound output in the vehicle while retaining the full vehicle warranty. Unfortunately, the kit will cost well over $700.
[Source: MINIUSA PDF via MotoringFile]
