It's just a slight shame that most
of the switchgear feels so interchangeable with the full alphabet of Classes in the rest of Mercedes» range.
Most of the switchgear on show is plucked straight from the Fiesta, with a similar tablet - style infotainment screen perched on top of the centre console.
Most
of the switchgear on the dash is simple, but the touch - screen infotainment system is tricky to use due to its small on - screen icons.
Drivers of the brand are impressed by the infotainment and connectivity features of their cars, and the
quality of switchgear came in for commendation.
Everything else is handled through the MMI (Man - Machine Interface), which tidies up a
lot of switchgear.
Mercedes - Benz has been on a roll lately with its interiors and the GLC Coupe is no exception, it shares its dashboard and the majority
of its switchgear with the GLC SUV which is no bad thing.
David Muir,
CEO of Switchgear Systems, a Grand Prairie, Tex., remanufacturer of circuit breakers: Be congenial.
Last year alone Eaton acquired an Australian
maker of switchgear and controls, a Dutch automotive controls manufacturer and the remaining 49 % interest in a Brazilian manufacturer of appliance controls.
Other highlights include the metal finish eyeball vents for the air - conditioning, the precise
action of the switchgear and the rotary controller for the infotainment system.
There's also contrasting stitching (pretty, but not always perfectly aligned, it must be said) and as in the other Stelvio models there's a refreshing
lack of switchgear.
The sound of the turn signals, the
clicking of switchgear, everything has been engineered to be less intrusive.
The centre fascia, dash and decorative trim are quite stylish for the money, but the sheer
complexity of the switchgear on the steering wheel and some of the more arcane graphics take some pondering to interpret.
Then there's the part sharing, which sees most
of the switchgear inside the Ghibli lifted directly from an array of other Chrysler products.
The Peugeot has received some flack in the past for its driving position, but that's more about the location of the steering wheel and the high seat rather than any inherent problem with the clarity of the instruments and
ease of switchgear operation.
Featuring a large central screen recessed into the dash and
rows of switchgear arranged in long horizontal lines there's a hint of BMW influence in the layout.
Land Rover has greatly reduced the
amount of switchgear in the cabin, a practice that has become something of a car - designer obsession these days.
The Envision's interior borrows a few
bits of switchgear — for example, the climate control — from the Regal sedan.
Passengers will be immediately struck by the absence of a central screen or even much in the
way of switchgear to occupy themselves with.
It's less flamboyant than the design originally revealed at last year's Frankfurt motor show, with a simple dashboard that houses an integrated digital instrument cluster, a
minimum of switchgear and a free - standing monitor.
Developed method to quickly identify
location of all switchgear and control circuits for approximately 500 motors throughout the plant.
The old C4 had a fixed steering - wheel centre which carried
much of the switchgear, and an LCD instrument display across the top of the dashboard: highly individual, very Citroën.
The
rest of the switchgear is scattered across the wide transmission tunnel, including the starter button, which is a similar shape and size to the fan speed controller above it, resulting in the odd fumbling moment as try to start to the car but succeed in only adjusting the air - con.
It's clear that
lots of switchgear is shared with the Octavia — especially instruments, minor switches and the touchscreen infotainment system — but everything feels well built, and the gloss metallic grey dash inserts and chrome trim give the SE model a lift.
Most of the switchgear is arranged along the car's wide transmission tunnel, while the standard — and updated — touchscreen infotainment system is easy and clear to use and read.
Most, if not
all of the switchgear is bespoke, and have you seen what Audi's doing with interiors these days?
There are levels and interesting design features like the rounded, straight dashboard with the appearance of one solid metal bar bracing it across, and though
some of the switchgear looks straight outta» 1998, it's a handsome design overall, especially finished in tan and black leather.
All of the switchgear is first class, especially the latest version of iDrive, which remains one of the most intuitive infotainment control systems around.
Quality, long a sore spot for FCA minivans (and cars and SUVs) is much improved, with convincing leather seats, carpeted cargo area, and soft - touch dash, easily eclipsing some of the antiquated plastics in its rivals from Honda and Toyota, but
some of the switchgear still feels brittle and cheap.
The layout is widely spaced, but the grouping of
some of the switchgear isn't very intuitive.
Rest
of the switchgear is identical to the current XUV500 except for the gloss finish on the rotary dials.
Rear visibility in the Jaguar XJ is not as good as some rivals though and while most of the interior feels well made,
some of the switchgear is flimsy and dated - in particularly the audio controls mounted on the large deep - dish steering wheel.
From overall fit and finish to the quality of the materials and the feel
of the switchgear and seats, the Tundra Limited's interior was probably the finest available in any pickup.
Much
of the switchgear will be familiar to Ford Fiesta and Focus passenger car owners and the chunky, angular design theme is carried over from the exterior.
Much
of the switchgear has been relocated as compared to the outgoing model — the familiar line - up of toggle switches is still on the centre console, but the window buttons are now on the doors, while a BMW - style iDrive controller sits between the front seats, replacing the old car's joystick.
The quality
of the switchgear and the tactility of the controls is another highlight in the CX - 3.