On the road Entering the cabin of the 2009 Nissan Maxima, we were immediately impressed to see the same
infotainment interface used in models from Infiniti.
Switchgear on the steering wheel and
infotainment interface uses metal, for a quality feel.
Not exact matches
Inspired in part by the touchscreen
interface from the Tesla Model S, the Prologue Avant
uses a multitude of displays and new curved OLED (organic light - emitting diodes) screens to control everything from climate control to
infotainment, navigation, and more.
The S8
uses an older version of Audi's MMI
infotainment interface, but it still works well.
As on - board
infotainment technology becomes ever - more integrated into cars, iPhone users will finally be able to
use the intuitive and familiar Apple iOS
interface directly on their car's touchscreen.
I really like the way Nissan has configured the human - machine
interface in all of its interiors, it's never a chore to change radio stations, input a destination, or
use your iPod through the
infotainment system.
The
infotainment screen and
interface, for example, is still clunky and difficult to
use compared to the elegance and advancement seen on the new E-Class.
I found that the key to the proper function of the touch
interface was to be gentle,
using your fingertips in conjunction with the
infotainment display as a sort of magic wand.
Other downsides for daily
use include a very well integrated but slightly fussy
infotainment system, with sharp graphics but limited zoom - out on navigation and an
interface that could
use more hard buttons to quickly get to main functions.
The handsome dashboard design
uses the new Comand
infotainment interface and looks to be as high - quality and user - friendly as its C - Class stablemate.
However, as others have noted, the haptic - feedback «mouse»
interface is an awkward and distracting way to
use the
infotainment system.
It was the first Mazda to
use the new generation MZD Connect
infotainment system, featuring a stylish colour display screen high up on the dashboard (it's a touchscreen
interface, but one you don't have to
use), an easy to work rotary control, extra information read - outs in the main instruments and even a head - up display feature.
The iDrive
infotainment system has also been updated with a more user - friendly menu options and
interface, but it still takes some getting
used to.
Unfortunately, Lexus is a little let down by its continued
use of a strange user
interface for its
infotainment set - up.
The 2018 Dodge Journey has a large
infotainment touchscreen
interface that is easy to
use while the driver is driving.
The MyFord Touch
infotainment system is too complicated and distracting to
use, but if you go for a 2017 Fusion, you won't have to worry about that because it features the (optional) much - improved SYNC 3
interface.
The 2015 Infiniti Q70 L offers a spacious rear cabin area, and its
infotainment interface is intuitive and easy to
use.
To make it easier to operate, the
infotainment uses a tile - based
interface and offers customizable «live content» for the various features.
Any of these panels (or the shortcut buttons on the controller) can be
used to quickly jump to any part of the
infotainment interface with almost no lag.
Lexus can, however, jam the RTI (Remote Touch
Interface) Touchpad
used to control the
infotainment system.
It gets a huge touchscreen
infotainment system that
uses BMW's basic user
interface but Rolls - Royce has tweaked it to suit the Phantom specifically.
The human - machine
interface is limited to two knobs that are
used to control the Alfa DNA selector and the
infotainment system.
The
infotainment system relies on a console - mounted jog dial as its controller, and I found it a bit tedious
using this
interface when making alphanumeric entries.
Inside, the Trailhawk featured adjustable vents for the rear passengers, and the Jeep's
infotainment interface («UConnect») is very flexible and easy to
use, presenting multiple options for climate control, audio, satellite navigation and the integrated trip computer functions.
Bottom line: The current standard bearer, midprice lines
use phone navigation (only), held back by the
infotainment interface
It comes standard with a large
infotainment touchscreen
interface that is easy to
use while the driver is driving.
Hyundai's
infotainment interface is easy to
use and quickly connected with my phone; the dash layout is logical and stylized enough to provide some visual interest, though the materials are mostly the hard plastics one would expect at this price point.
Inside, the
infotainment screen has grown from seven to ten inches (though only if you go for a model with sat nav), and the fiddly Remote Touch
Interface has been improved by the addition of an «enter» button — though it's still frustrating to
use.
Reviews: * Spacious backseat and trunk for the class; priced lower than many rivals; high fuel economy that's easy to achieve in the real world; easy - to -
use tech
interface with useful
infotainment features.
Further complicating the ILX, Acura
uses my least favorite
infotainment interface in the center dashboard.
Overall, the interior isn't quite as tech - laden as something like the newest high - end BMW X5, but I've found Mercedes»
infotainment interface to be easier to
use than iDrive.
Toyota
used the new version of its best - selling sedan to launch its Entune 3.0 App Suite, a comprehensive
infotainment interface that connects smartphones to cars.
The RX 450h
uses a joystick - style cursor controller, mounted on the console, for its
infotainment interface.
On a similar note, searching for music on a connected device
using Mini's
infotainment interface involves a ridiculously tedious and complex
interface.
The Phantom VIII gets a completely digital instrument cluster (that has multiple customisation options), huge touchscreen
infotainment system (which
uses BMW's user
interface but customised for the Phantom specifically) and a gallery (a glass - encased space that stretches across the dash to display an artwork or something as exclusive as the car itself).
2016 Nissan Sentra FE + S Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Roadside Assistance * Warranty Deductible: $ 50 * Includes Car Rental and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Vehicle History * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * 167 Point InspectionReviews: * Spacious backseat and trunk for the class; priced lower than many rivals; high fuel economy that's easy to achieve in the real world; easy - to -
use tech
interface with useful
infotainment features.
BMW ConnectedDrive offers high - performance
interface technology and provides top - of - the - range
infotainment and entertainment capability that enables the driver and passengers to make extensive
use of external mobile phones and music players.
The touchpad
interface can be
used for the
infotainment system and a BMW - like heads - up display that displays speed and navigation related information is also offered.
Radio: Porsche Communication Management (PCM)- inc: online navigation module, Connect Plus including 4G LTE capability w / in - vehicle WiFi Hotspot, Navigation and
Infotainment Services (Real Time Traffic, News, Weather, etc), PCM Connect App Services (Contacts, Calendar, Napster), Car Connect Services (vehicle locator, remote door lock, etc), Apple CarPlay, BOSE surround sound system featuring 12 speakers, 555 watt output, SiriusXM satellite radio and HD Radio receiver, Bluetooth hands - free mobile phone connection
using Hands Free Profile (HFP) and universal audio
interface (AUX - IN, USB, iPod)
Both systems are controlled by Lexus» Remote Touch trackpad which, if you've never
used it before, is one of the worst
infotainment interfaces in the industry today.
Tech-wise, the 10.2 - inch full - HD True Touchpad
Interface brings in a new way of interacting with the
infotainment system — it doesn't
use a cursor but a very precise mapping, so «a touch on any location of the touchpad corresponds directly with that the same location on the display.»
A media
interface in the glove compartment can be
used to connect an iPod, USB stick or other external audio devices to the
infotainment system in the new E-Class.
The
interface for the
infotainment system is easy to
use thanks to clear displays and well - placed controls.
Mercedes - Benz completely redesigned its
infotainment interface for the E400 Coupe, making it much more intuitive to
use.
The touchscreen is easy to
use thanks to a simple
interface and clear graphics, but Toyota's
infotainment system could
use an update to make it slightly modern.
The
infotainment system is easy to
use, but lacks Apple CarPlay for that ultimate car / phone
interface buyers increasingly demand.
The Bad The
infotainment interface is a confusing hodgepodge of duplicate controls
using differing control schemes.
One of the bigger changes is a new
infotainment interface that now lets drivers
use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Next to the miniscule shifter on the console for the SL's nine - speed automatic transmission sits the dial for the car's
infotainment system,
using Mercedes - Benz's venerable COMAND
interface.
The
infotainment system is very easy to
use most of the time - it's likely you'll hardly bother
using the touch
interface often as the rotary dial is quick and intuitive.