Although not new or exclusive to the 7 Series, I love BMW's numbered shortcuts that allow programming
of radio station presets or favorite phone numbers or even destinations for route guidance.
Not exact matches
They enter our list
of 18
radio stations into the
presets for the audio system.
I love the touch screen as I am a huge listener
of music on the
radio so I can easily
preset my most listened to
stations for jamming out to.
Two sets
of position settings for driver's seat, exterior mirrors and
radio station presets can be stored with available memory.
And unlike nearly every competitor's audio systems, you still have to hit a set button before changing a
radio station preset, instead
of just holding the
preset button down.
Another thing we particularly like about this GM stereo interface is that you get six pages
of radio presets, and you can mix XM, FM, and AM
radio stations all on the same page.
While I'm not a fan
of the aesthetics, I loved that the system is well organized with shortcuts to the major functions ever - present at the top
of the screen and customizable «
presets» along the bottom that can be programmed to call up
radio stations, audio sources, destinations for navigation and more with a single tap.
Banks
of preset radio stations are specific to either AM or FM bands.
The A4 finally receives Audi's sensationally useful finger - swipe touchpad knob, as well as a set
of new global user - defined
preset buttons that can be used to access favorite functions, be it phoning a spouse, setting a specific navigation destination, or tuning in a particular satellite
radio station on the optional 19 - speaker, 755 - watt Bang & Olufsen audio system.
The screen is small, it lacks a flush glass surface, and the stacked slivers
of touch - sensitive
radio station presets are hard to use with accuracy, especially given the Camry XSE's stiff ride quality.
You can even
preset any number
of Internet
radio stations, or program its buttons with your musical preferences.
You're able to set
presets from a number
of different services, meaning you can happily switch between pre-defined Spotify playlists and internet
radio stations with a twist
of a vintage Marshall - styled brass knob.