Versus the competition: There are plenty of better $ 70,000 cars that feature up - to -
date multimedia systems and displays, top - notch handling, powerful engines and luxurious interiors.
There are plenty of better $ 70,000 cars that feature up - to -
date multimedia systems and displays, top - notch handling, powerful engines and luxurious interiors.
A freshened look, quieter ride and unique new powertrain keep the 2015 Ford Focus competitive in the compact class, but a cramped interior and
dated multimedia system keep it from earning top marks.
Not exact matches
The 8 - inch
multimedia system is also only partially refreshed: While the audio component is new, the navigation
system isn't, with graphics and resolution that feel
dated compared with
systems like Audi's slick MMI, which features both rich graphics and Google Earth functions.
A big part of the problem with the interior involves its out - of -
date electronic displays — from the central gauge cluster's monochrome LCD to a menu - based
multimedia system that looks nearly a decade out of
date, lacking the resolution of today's best
systems.
The inclusion of more RAM and a new operating
system brings a device that runs faster and smoother than previously, but feels as though it is already slightly out of
date, especially when you start examining the
multimedia offering.