Availability
of infotainment interfaces with access to Apply CarPlay and Android Auto remains spotty.
It also has the latest version
of the Infotainment Interface of Porsche.
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.
Turning the knob slowly would result in more consistent behavior, but I was left wondering how Nissan managed to mess up the simplest, oldest element
of any infotainment interface.
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 new, curvaceous dashboard is nearly identical to that
of the latest ML, and sweeps up toward the center stack, making way for an
infotainment system now controlled by a Comand
interface placed intuitively on the center console.
Inside, Audi's latest generation MMI
infotainment system will undoubtedly feature, with Audi's first application
of a touch - screen
interface.
This also means many
of the control
interfaces were relocated to the GV80's central
infotainment system.
The S8 uses an older version
of Audi's MMI
infotainment interface, but it still works well.
BMW has given no indication as yet whether it will follow Audi in moving to a touchscreen - only
infotainment system in the future, but as one
of the originators
of the click - wheel
interface and with i - Drive being one
of the more resolved systems, if it ain't broke, why change it?
UVO eServices ups Kia's already impressive
infotainment game by adding Android and iOS apps that
interface with the car to do everything from help schedule the car's maintenance to providing a reminder
of where you parked at the mall.
We found this
infotainment system to be one
of the best on the market in our first drive
of the 2016 Audi TT coupe, as the
interface is highly intuitive and functional.
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 interior
of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander gets a makeover as well, with a redesigned steering wheel and a new
infotainment interface.
Cadillac's much - maligned CUE
infotainment system is standard, and after spending a couple
of days driving around L.A. in various Cadillacs, we have to say that the navigation function is superb, even if the haptic touch - screen
interface can make you want to tear your hair out.
Instead, the F12 displays all
infotainment - related screens through the digital Human Machine
Interface gauge cluster, controlled by a small bank
of switches located to the right
of the steering column.
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.
Regardless
of trim, the 2014 Silverado makes do with a touchscreen audio
interface with USB auxiliary inputs, although higher trim grades gain Chevy's new MyLink
infotainment system with an eight - inch screen.
Central to this is the A-class's new MBUX
infotainment system, based around a bank
of two screens that form the system's user
interface.
Within the cabin, the Lexus LC 500h has luxurious leather trim, magnesium - alloy shift paddles, a digital instrument cluster inspired by that
of the LFA supercar, and a new touchpad for controlling the Lexus Remote Touch
Interface infotainment system.
Not by chance, all the main controls are incorporated in the steering wheel as on a Formula 1 car, while the human - machine
interface consists
of two simple, user - friendly knobs for adjusting the Alfa DNA selector and the
infotainment system.
Unfortunately, Lexus is a little let down by its continued use
of a strange user
interface for its
infotainment set - up.
BMW's usual rotary knob
interface and top -
of - dash screen make up the bones
of the X2's
infotainment system.
Controls and knobs sit within ergonomic reach, and the
infotainment displays get decent graphics - yet glitchy most
of the times - and easy - to - read
interfaces.
Lamborghini
Infotainment System II - inc: radio w / RDS double tuner CD / DVD drive including reproduction
of MP3 and audio / video files 4 speakers (2 woofers and 2 tweeters) and multi-media
interfaces including USB and iPod / iPhone connections
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.
Lexus's Entune
infotainment system is one
of the least user - friendly on the market, plagued by slow processors, old graphics, and a horrid touchpad or cursor driven
interface that is at best annoying and at worst downright dangerous.
MMI remains my favorite
infotainment interface from a luxury carmaker with its good combo
of normal hard buttons mixed in with the rotary knob selector.
Available only on the top - tier EX trim is a seven - inch floating touchscreen
interface, UVO3 voice recognition
infotainment system4 and smartphone integration through Android AutoTM5 and Apple CarPlayTM6, all
of which are surprising features in the sub-compact car segment.
All derivatives
of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery now feature the Land Rover InControl ® Touch Pro ™
infotainment system with a 10 - inch touchscreen
interface on the center console as standard.3 Digital connectivity is also enhanced with the introduction
of 4G Wi - Fi, providing superior connection speeds for up to eight mobile devices on the move.2
Audi's Multi-Media
Interface (MMI) utilizes a control knob instead
of a touch screen, and shares some similarities with the BMW and Mercedes - Benz
infotainment systems.
The cabin also features an all - new
infotainment system consisting
of a 7 - inch TFT driver's meter and a new 8 - inch Display Audio touchscreen
interface.
38/29 Highway / City MPGReviews: * 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.
There's actually a remarkable amount
of distraction to be found in the Mini
infotainment interface, particularly if you spec the Mini Connect option, which connects the vehicle to the Internet through a paired iPhone for, among other features, Twitter and Facebook integration.
Learning it shouldn't take newbies very and I happen to think it amounts to one
of the better
infotainment interfaces out there on the market today.
Standard features across the lineup include Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming, a single USB
interface, hands - free text messaging (a functionality that reads incomings tests over the audio system and allows the driver to answer with one
of six preset responses), Pandora compatibility (allows you to control features like changing the station, pause, skip, «Like» and «Dislike»), illuminated
infotainment controls on the steering wheel, voice recognition, and hands - free phone calls.
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.
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.
The standard
infotainment / navigation screen has expanded to 12.3 inches, allowing it to display up to three functions, and the system can be bolstered by the Enform App Suite
interface, wireless device charging, and a Mark Levinson audio setup with 19 speakers and 450 watts
of power.
Another is that the busy
interface of the
infotainment array and instrument cluster can feel overdone.
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.
, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Heated door mirrors, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Remote keyless entry, Traction control.Recent Arrival!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 list
of comforts offered on the new Q5 includes a 7 - inch
infotainment system with handwriting recognition, Audi's MMI
interface (with navigation) paired with a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a 12.3 - inch «Virtual Cockpit» which replaces the analogue instrument cluster.
As far as
infotainment is concerned, efficient
interface technology enables the integration
of smartphones and numerous Bluetooth office functions.
The system is Panasonic's first full integration
of infotainment, vision, driver assist and comfort features in a user - friendly
interface designed to help reduce driver distraction.
GLE gets a bunch
of infotainment features like high resolution display with 8 - inch screen, CD player, MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV - compatible, COMMAND online, WiFi hotspot, voice control system, hard - disc navigation, two USB ports, media
interface kit, 8 loudspeakers etc..
Reviews: * For its size, the Corolla has a lot
of rear legroom; the LE Eco models 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.
We are quite fond
of the new interior, which features a huge glass - look touchscreen with a smartphone - like
interface for the
infotainment system.
Debuting this week at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, this refreshed version
of Mercedes» flagship gets an updated
infotainment interface and more driver - assistance tech, as well as new engines and a mild restyling.
A charter member
of the «best luxury trucks» club, features such as forward collision warning and mitigation, lane departure warning, an eight - inch touchscreen
infotainment interface, and smartphone integration marks the Sierra Denali as both luxurious and exceptionally modern.