GM may want use CUE to showcase Cadillac's premium positioning, and if so it risks $ 15,000 Fords having
better infotainment control than a $ 35,000 Buick.
The quality, fit and aesthetics of all Fives» interiors are first rate, while iDrive is
the best infotainment control there is in the automotive world — at any price point.
Talking of iDrive, it's arguably
the best infotainment control system in the automotive world.
Not exact matches
If the Acura Precision Cockpit concept, with its intuitive haptic touchpad and «absolute position» relationship between that touchpad and the instrument panel and
infotainment screens work as
well in production as in the brand's show stand buck, I may give up on
control knobs.
Inside, the Sensus
infotainment system gets slightly
better steering wheel
controls, and the gearshift knob has been redesigned.
Also like the «regular» Focus, the interior is
well - designed, with lots of features that, not too long ago, you would be hard - pressed to find in a compact car, such as a touch - screen
infotainment system, dual - zone climate
control, a rearview camera, and rain - sensing wipers.
Tech-wise, a larger 6.3 inch
infotainment screen with CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a second USB port, adaptive cruise
control, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking are all part of the package, as
well.
The $ 75,095 Plug - In is plenty cushy and is outfitted standard with a panoramic sunroof as
well as a full suite of active safety features, a night vision display, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, rear seat
infotainment, and adaptive cruise
control..
Volvo says CMA will use both conventional gasoline and plug - in hybrid powertrains used in SPA vehicles, as
well as
infotainment, climate
control, data network, and safety systems.
Standard equipment is generous, too, with all models getting an eight - inch
infotainment touchscreen that
controls sat nav, DAB radio and smartphone connectivity, as
well as cruise
control, 17 - inch alloy wheels, climate
control and full LED headlamps.
Better would have been a heated steering wheel, a larger
infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and a more intuitive layout for various
controls like the heated seats.
39/26 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Spacious interior for both sedan and coupe; numerous standard and optional features are available; quick acceleration from Forte EX and SX; dashboard and
infotainment controls are easy to use; warranty coverage is
better than most in the segment.
The Sonic RS comes standard with an extensive kit list, including multifunction steering wheel, cruise
control, full - size spare wheel, MyLink
infotainment system, air - conditioning, and electronic windows, as
well as all the usual safety features, including ABS, EBD, BAS, ESC, and traction
control.
Ergonomics are
good, so everything you use frequently falls easily to hand, and while Lexus's haptic feedback «mouse» for
controlling the
infotainment system has hitherto been mostly panned in the press, I'm one of its staunchest supporters — I find it to be leagues
better during actual on - road operation than rival systems from BMW and Cadillac.
The main manual
controls are all laid out fairly
well and are pretty intuitive to operate, though all of the touchscreen
infotainment systems available on the Nissan Sentra are a bit sluggish and dated in comparison with comparable devices in most rivals.
As far as the
control layout goes, the 2018 Audi SQ5 includes a new electronic shifter that takes some acclimation, as
well as a new version of the company's Multi-Media Interface (MMI)
infotainment system, which includes a redesign of the center console
controls.
For
better control of the
infotainment system, Lexus has introduced a remote «haptic» touch feature, which allows the driver to use a controller mounted next to their seat to move a cursor on the dash display.
You can choose between three trim levels, all of which have a generous list of standard equipment that includes climate
control, parking sensors and 18 - inch alloy wheels, as
well as VW's Discover Navigation
infotainment system with DAB and Bluetooth connectivity.
In the front row, the elegant and intuitive Land Rover InControl ® Touch Pro Duo ™
infotainment system with twin 10 - inch touchscreens provides a
well - integrated media experience while also contributing to a refined interior design.3 The upper screen offers
controls for commonly used features such as Navigation, Phone, Media and System Settings, while the lower screen
controls climate distribution, seat functions and Terrain Response ® settings.
Switchgear and
controls feel
well built and there are plenty of shortcut buttons to complement the large touchscreen
infotainment system available.
Though entry - level models will be priced at # 29,995, higher - specification GT versions - which get a suite of safety technology as
well as automatic lights and wipers, dual - zone climate
control, front and rear parking sensors and Honda's Connect
infotainment system - are priced at # 32,295.
VW's smart
infotainment interface makes it easy to adjust
controls on a touchscreen display while you're on the go, and
better driving decisions come naturally with the aid of intelligent driver assistance technology.
Buyers prefer features like a touchscreen
infotainment system with
good quality speakers and tweeters, steering - mounted audio
controls, electrically adjustable wing mirrors and reverse camera.
Black 2016 Toyota Corolla S FWD 4 - Speed Automatic 1.8 L I4 DOHC Dual VVT - i Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2016
Best Buy Awards Finalist * 2016 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards Reviews: * For its size, the Corolla has a lot of rear legroom, the LE Eco model's high fuel economy, the
infotainment interface has user - friendly
controls, you get a lot of standard equipment for your money, pleasant ride quality on the highway and in the city.
Standard, there's an 8 - inch MyLink touch screen
infotainment system — navigation is optional — as
well as dual - zone climate
control.
2016 Toyota Corolla L FWD 1.8 L I4 DOHC Dual VVT - i Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2016
Best Buy Awards Finalist * 2016 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards Reviews: * For its size, the Corolla has a lot of rear legroom, the LE Eco model's high fuel economy, the
infotainment interface has user - friendly
controls, you get a lot of standard equipment for your money, pleasant ride quality on the highway and in the city.
The Compass isn't the
best specced here, but you do get some nice features like dual - zone climate
control, bi-xenon headlamps, auto up / down front windows, a decent 7 - inch touchscreen
infotainment system and keyless entry and ignition.
I've become
well - versed with the Blue Oval's Sync voice
control and MyFord Touch
infotainment system by now, and find them fairly easy to use.
Technology updates are more significant, with highlights such as the Discover Pro radio navigation system with a 9.2 - inch display and gesture
control, as well as the Media Control app which allows users to control many of the functions of the infotainment system from a tablet or smar
control, as
well as the Media
Control app which allows users to control many of the functions of the infotainment system from a tablet or smar
Control app which allows users to
control many of the functions of the infotainment system from a tablet or smar
control many of the functions of the
infotainment system from a tablet or smartphone.
39/26 Highway / City MPG Kia Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 120 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Platinum Coverage from certified purchase date * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Vehicle History * Warranty Deductible: $ 50 * Roadside Assistance * 164 Point Inspection Reviews: * Spacious interior for both sedan and coupe; numerous standard and optional features are available; quick acceleration from Forte EX and SX; dashboard and
infotainment controls are easy to use; warranty coverage is
better than most in the segment.
The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee includes even more safety and security features — more than 60, including Front Park Assist, Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise
Control, and Selec - Speed
Control — as
well as an array of advanced user - friendly technology features for North America such as Uconnect 8.4 - inch touchscreen radio with integrated climate and
infotainment controls, a 7 - inch customer configurable multiview display cluster, Uconnect Access Via Mobile and cloud - based voice texting.
As for the rest, there's Ford's brilliant SYNC3
infotainment system with a highly responsive 8 - inch touch display, part - leather seats, foot -
well ambient lighting, six airbags, ABS and stability
control as standard.
The
best part is that the system works like a smartphone in that you can use the upper screen to
control most
infotainment system functions, meaning there is no more
control knob.
The
well - specified Q2 1.4 TFSI design arrives as standard with 17 - inch alloy wheels, idle - stop, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, dual - zone climate -
control and Audi's MMI
infotainment array with satellite - navigation and voice
control.
The SE base trim is equipped with the 185 hp 2.4 - liter engine and offers 16 - inch alloy wheels, cloth seats, cruise
control, 7 - inch
infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as
well as Bluetooth functionality and a rearview camera.
Upmarket trucks get the same easy - to - navigate 8.4 - inch, Uconnect - powered touchscreen
infotainment system available in all Chrysler Group products, but designers have seen fit to leave traditional audio and climate
control switches in place, as
well.
But the very
well - appointed Sierra SLT does, and it showcases premium pickup cues like a leather - appointed cabin, dual - zone climate
control and IntelliLink
infotainment.
2016 Toyota Corolla LE Silver FWD 1.8 L I4 DOHC Dual VVT - i Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2016
Best Buy Awards Finalist * 2016 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards Reviews: * For its size, the Corolla has a lot of rear legroom, the LE Eco model's high fuel economy, the
infotainment interface has user - friendly
controls, you get a lot of standard equipment for your money, pleasant ride quality on the highway and in the city.
Plus, the overall
control layout on the center console (topped off by a
well - sized, easy - to - read and very responsive — albeit optional — touchscreen
infotainment system) is logical and easy to get to grips with.
Radio:
Infotainment System w / CD / MP3 / DVD / HDD / Nav - inc: The 12.3 touch screen displays the car's audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings and the very latest navigation system, which uses both an in - car hard - disc drive and a DVD player to access route data, An 8 - speaker sound system is offered as standard employing the latest Balanced Mode Radiator technology, The GT also benefits from telephone and music player connectivity, and DVD movie playback, Music can be played and
controlled directly from an iPod as
well as from a 6 - disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the car's hard - disc drive, which can store up to 15 GB of music
All GLCs come quite
well specced as standard, with climate
control, rain - sensing wipers, while the 250d gains upgraded FrontBass speakers, the touchpad controller for the
infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, knee airbag for the driver, extra capacity fuel tank (increased to 66 liter), electric parking brake, Attention Assist and Collision Prevention Assist Plus.
Radio:
Infotainment System w / CD / MP3 / DVD / HDD / Nav - inc: The 8 - inch touch screen displays the car's audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings and the very latest navigation system, which uses both an in - car hard - disc drive and a DVD player to access route data, An 8 - speaker sound system is offered as standard employing the latest Balanced Mode Radiator technology, The GT also benefits from telephone and music player connectivity, and DVD movie playback, Music can be played and
controlled directly from an iPod as
well as from a 6 - disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the car's hard - disc drive, which can store up to 15 GB of music
Supportive seats, a
good driving position and a set of
controls that all fall readily to hand, including the central controller for the
infotainment system.
There is a plethora of
well - marked buttons and knobs for analogue
control of HVAC, seat heat and ventilation, along with most major
infotainment functions.
The base LX comes
well equipped with air conditioning, fog lights, heated power mirrors with turn signal indicators, a 60/40 split - folding rear seat, 16 - inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, keyless entry, a tilt - and - telescoping steering wheel with
infotainment controls, a six - way power driver's seat, Bluetooth and a CD audio system with satellite radio, auxiliary input jack and iPod / USB port.
Add - in the massive 12.3 - inch central screen
controlling a seriously strong climate
control system and high - level Mark Levinson audio, and it's almost too
good to be true... at least until you try to change
infotainment menus with that overly - sensitive remote touch
control system, the frustrations of which have been
well documented in Lexus reviews of the past.
The base LT trim will come in at $ 29,995 after the $ 7500 federal tax credit in the USA, and is
well equipped straight from the factory with steering - wheel - paddle -
controlled regenerative braking settings, a back - up camera, and a touch screen with
infotainment.
Leather, Premium Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, 100 - Watt 6 - Speaker System, 18 Painted Alloy Wheels, 3 USB Ports, 8 Diagonal Color
Infotainment Display, 8 - Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster, ABS brakes, Automatic temperature
control, Brake assist, Driver 4 - Way Power Lumbar Seat Adjuster, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A / C, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Preferred Equipment Group 2LT, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Traction control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
control, Brake assist, Driver 4 - Way Power Lumbar Seat Adjuster, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability
Control, Front dual zone A / C, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Preferred Equipment Group 2LT, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Traction control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
Control, Front dual zone A / C, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Preferred Equipment Group 2LT, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Remote keyless entry, Speed
control, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Traction control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
control, Steering wheel mounted audio
controls, Traction
control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10
Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12
Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availability.
This is where I think a central
control knob would do a lot of
good — like the ones BMW, Audi and Mercedes - Benz use with their
infotainment systems.
High - quality cloth seating with bun warmers (really the
best of both worlds on a cold morning), a
well - executed interior layout with logical
controls, tons of room and an
infotainment system that allowed me to connect without forcing me to learn a new «improved» user interface all make the Outback an easy car to live with.