A light touch is the proper expression for the changes made inside too, with the A-Class getting the dual instrument
binnacle from the CLA and GLA along with new switches, new seats, colors and trim finishes, as well as an upgraded infotainment system now compatible with Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink.
The subtle changes continue inside, with a new instrument
binnacle from the Golf GTi and dashboard trim changes.
The digital «Virtual Cockpit» instrument
binnacle from the R8 and TT, complete with its special RS rev counter and information display, will feature, too.
Not exact matches
Virtual Cockpit makes an appearance in the instrument
binnacle (surely not far
from being a standard feature in all future Audis) while at the other end of the cabin, the A6 Avant matches its predecessor's luggage volume with 565 litres of space seats - up and 1680 litres with the seats folded.
You feel almost single - seater low in the R8, bum skimming the tarmac, and although the switchgear is no more special than a TT's, things like the carbonfibre hoop that arcs
from the transmission tunnel round the back of the instrument
binnacle and into the door make the R8 a very special place to be.
Many elements of the Infiniti Q30's cabin are drawn directly
from the Mercedes - Benz parts bin, including the three - spoke steering wheel; the mirror, power seat, and window switches; the climate - control buttons; the automatic transmission shifter; and the two -
binnacle instrument cluster with a digital trip computer sandwiched in the middle.
On the CFRP surround for the virtual cockpit (Audi's entirely digital instrument
binnacle) you will also find a matt - finish «R8 24 hr» logo, while the gloss carbon fibre sills will feature a serial number
from 1 to 24 for each of the (very) limited edition cars.
The dash is a horizontal stack of lovely layered materials — rich chocolate leather and a slice of brushed aluminum in our test car — running
from door to instrument
binnacle.
The cockpit had few frills and was driver focused: housed under the
binnacle were a pair of info - heavy TFT screens either side of the analogue tacho, the dash was lavishly trimmed in leather but freed
from clutter with many controls relocated to the steering wheel.
A constant rattle
from the dashboard became incredibly irritating, though, but a good, hard karate chop to the
binnacle finally put a stop to it (I can't guarantee that this fix will work for other cars).
The main instrument
binnacle is housed inside a self - levelling screen in the steering wheel centre, while three monitoring screens above display scenes
from the rear - and side - view cameras - the latter taking the place of traditional door mirrors.
Large storage
binnacles set between both the front and rear seats provide ample space to store CDs, games and keep valuables
from view.
The instrument panel, for example, is a departure
from the previous model, but retains the Camaro's familiar dual -
binnacle - style instrument cluster hood.
It sounds a warning chime and displays a graphic in the instrument
binnacle if it senses a lapse in concentration
from the driver.
The rev - counter performs a full scale deflection
from zero to maximum and back again at start - up, drawing the driver's eye to the instrument
binnacle when switching the car on.
The floating dial surrounds in the instrument
binnacle change
from glowing white to glowing red.
The display in the instrument
binnacle can show trip computer functions or infotainment (in two different Virtual Cockpit view modes), while those and sub menus for settings can be seen and operated
from the MMI and infotainment screen.
Additionally, the available larger Supervision Cluster / TFT LCD color screen found in the instrument
binnacle now displays turn - by - turn directions
from the navigation system, helping to keep the driver's eyes looking forward.
Still, most of the main contact patches are fashioned
from higher - grade materials, and the main screen in the dashboard
binnacle is of a good size and clear to read.
The UX borrows
from the Lexus LC500's interior with the trapezoidal
binnacle with drive mode knobs protruding
from the sides.
A new safety - oriented instrument panel featured a steering column designed to collapse under impact, and the gauges and controls were grouped in a hooded
binnacle front of the driver with the dashboard pushed forward and away
from the passengers.
The flowing contours of the dashboard rise to incorporate the driver's instrument
binnacle, while the smoothly - styled design curve in the doors, which leads
from the audio speakers up to the SUV - style grab handles, also endows the cabin with a more luxurious, sophisticated appearance.
The instrument
binnacle has graphics that change depending on the driving mode, going
from a calm blue in eco-pro and comfort to a racier orange hue in sport mode.
Two large
binnacles shine
from behind the clutter - free steering wheel, while twin touchscreens in the centre of the dashboard and in front of the passenger and blue lights enhance the high - tech ambience.