BMW ICOM Next – The next generation of its diagnostic hardware was recently announced. Units are starting to trickle in around the world, as of today they are backordered on ICOM Next A 1,143 units. The price has been reduced dramatically over the previous ICOM A2. With a list price of around $800 its sure to impact the clone market.

This ICOM Next A is a genuine BMW part. API is the official BMW supplier for independent service centers in the US. This diagnostic and programming tool is used with ISTA and ISTA/P and is compatible with BMW’s Online Service System (OSS) and ISPI Next. The ICOM Next A connects to your workshop PC, ISID, or ISSS Next over a network connection (LAN cable included) or wi-fi.

The ICOM Next A connects to the newest BMW vehicles with OBD connection. See ICOM Next B for vehicles with the MOST connector and ICOM Next C for vehicles with the 20-pin connector.