This time around, the biggest change in the new model comes in form
of a touchscreen infotainment system, which is likely to be offered on the top - spec version for that competitive element in its segment.
Its equipment list features things such as up to six airbags, ESP, traction control, a couple
of touchscreen infotainment systems, and programmable key, to name a few.
In the cockpit, the centre console is now angled more towards the driver, giving them easier, more ergonomic and direct access to auxiliary controls, including the new generation
of touchscreen infotainment systems that is available on the Golf.
This system delivers 10 inches
of touchscreen infotainment for you to explore, as well as an impressive navigation system, remote access system, and driver assistance capabilities.
The main manual controls are all laid out fairly well and are pretty intuitive to operate, though
all of the touchscreen infotainment systems available on the Nissan Sentra are a bit sluggish and dated in comparison with comparable devices in most rivals.
Optional satnav comes as part
of a touchscreen infotainment display, while another popular option will likely be a two - part panoramic sunroof (it comes as standard on the SZ5).
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.
Other revisions for the 2015 Subaru Impreza include a mild visual update, changes to the continuously variable transmission to improve fuel economy, more sound deadening, a quicker steering ratio, a standard 6.2 - inch
touchscreen infotainment system, and the availability
of EyeSight as an option on Impreza 2.0 i Limited sedans and 2.0 i Sport Limited hatchbacks.
On the inside the cabin takes cues from the XC90 - a large
touchscreen tablet dominating the dash allows control
of the car's
infotainment system, which Volvo says will be the «most connected» system yet.
Inside, the Mazda CX - 4 is more traditional Mazda fare, with a
touchscreen infotainment system positioned atop the dashboard, large analog gauges behind the three - spoke steering wheel, stylish controls, and a mix
of high - quality leathers and plastics adorning the cabin.
Elsewhere, the dash is made up entirely
of touchscreens — one for dials and driving information and the other for navigation and
infotainment.
The most notable changes inside the 2016 Jaguar XF are a new 12.3 - inch color screen for the instrument cluster, a redesigned center console that places the rotary shifter in the center
of the car, and a new 10.2 - inch
touchscreen infotainment system called InControl TouchPro.
A new
infotainment system featuring an 8.4 - inch
touchscreen, likely a version
of FCA's Uconnect system, has been added to the 2018 GranTurismo and it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
While cars like the Ford Fiesta ST undercut the base price
of a 208 by quite a margin — the Ford starts at # 17,895 in ST - 1 trim — the 208 offers fairly strong levels
of equipment, with a
touchscreen infotainment system (nav is extra), LED indicators and DRLs, parking sensors, and leather and cloth sports seats as standard.
The inside
of the 2016 Buick Envision is typical Buick fare, with grained plastic trim pieces, wood inserts, a fully - digital instrument cluster behind a three - spoke steering wheel, and a large
touchscreen infotainment system atop the center stack.
The dashboard has the same design as in the standard Evoque, with a pair
of analog gauges flanking a digital trip computer in front
of the driver, a wide, 10.2 - inch
touchscreen infotainment system at the center
of the car, and Land Rover's pop - up rotary shifter in the center console.
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?
The rest
of the car, however, gets a few more tweaks, including a new standard NissanConnect 5.0 - inch
touchscreen infotainment system on the Leaf S, and a new 7.0 - inch system with navigation on the Leaf SV and SL.
On the positive side, there is an intuitive
infotainment system with a single multidirectional controller instead
of the increasingly popular
touchscreen.
The
infotainment screen, which runs the Lincoln - ized version
of Ford's Sync 3, breaks up the flow unfortunately, but to be fair, there really isn't a good way to way to incorporate something as modern as a
touchscreen into a design that evokes car interiors
of 60 years ago.
Earlier this year Chevrolet revealed its new MyLink
touchscreen infotainment system, and today Buick announced its own variation
of the technology.
The few notable additions to the standard kit list are Porsche's new PCM
touchscreen infotainment system and Bi-Xenon headlights, both
of which were added for the first time with the 718 update.
Inside, the R gets all the Mk7.5 upgrades, including the full width (12.3 in) high - resolution display in front
of the driver, and the option
of the 9.2 in Discover Navigation Pro
infotainment system with its glossy
touchscreen.
You have a spacious cabin complete with generous amounts
of leather, bright gauges, Chrysler's outstanding Uconnect
touchscreen infotainment system, and intuitive secondary controls that make the car easy to use.
These long expeditions, during which we had a lot
of time to settle in and play around with things, showed off cool interior features such as the full - color Uconnect
infotainment system with an 8.4 - inch
touchscreen.
There was some pushback around arguably the Velar's biggest interior addition, its dual 10 - inch high - definition haptic
touchscreen setup, which is the key point
of contact for most vehicle functions, including navigation,
infotainment, and climate controls.
A vertical
touchscreen forms most
of the center stack and, as with the similar
infotainment system in the Tesla Model S, controls almost all
of the car's functions.
Interior shots
of the prototype appear to have similarities to the Cherokee with the same button and knob layout in the lower center stack and what looks like an 8.4 - inch
touchscreen for the UConnect
infotainment system.
Changes to the interior
of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat include a new gauge cluster, center stack, standard MIB II
touchscreen infotainment, and VW Car - Net.
Drivers can stroke softly padded surfaces, a range
of UConnect
infotainment touchscreens, and a faux - aluminum IP bezel, while viewing a standard 7 - inch driver's display.
At just $ 15,795, the Spark gets close to stepping on the toes
of larger subcompacts, but with a fantastic
touchscreen infotainment system, heated seats, and power doors, locks, and mirrors, this may be the car to get for someone looking for a cheap, but still cheery, city runabout.
Land Rover also offers a dual - view
touchscreen infotainment system and a suite
of smartphone apps.
Other changes to all versions
of the 2016 Subaru BRZ include the addition
of Subaru's 6.2 - inch Starlink
touchscreen infotainment system, and a standard backup camera.
Inside, the updated Focus ST has gained a less cluttered dash, utilising an eight - inch
touchscreen, which takes place
of buttons and also controls the SYNC 2
infotainment system.
If this runs true, the Accent will land near the middle
of the segment, but leads with standard features like the
touchscreen infotainment, power windows, and backup camera.
While Audi is rightly proud
of its versatile virtual cockpit display, Porsche has at long last introduced a decent
infotainment with a new
touchscreen and plenty
of fresh features.
The Golf R Touch features a pair
of capacitive
touchscreens in the center stack: a massive 12.8 - inch
infotainment display and a smaller 8 - inch screen below for climate and other controls that uses haptic feedback to trigger a tiny vibration when its virtual buttons are touched.
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.
I know better than to fuss with the WRX's archaic
infotainment touchscreen while driving, so I go through the motions
of connecting her phone via Bluetooth before we set off.
The car also now has a drive - select switch on its three - spoke steering wheel, as well as larger
touchscreen infotainment system with a series
of touch - sensitive mode buttons on its left - hand side.
Thanks to a new wiring harness, drivers can check the status
of their trailer connection through the F - 150's
touchscreen infotainment system.
Inside, the 7 - seat MPV is equipped with a 2 - DIN 7 - inch
touchscreen infotainment system with GPS navigation, cruise control, 12 - volt power outlets for passengers in all three rows, roof - mounted rear AC vents and a number
of other convenience features.
It reiterates the presence
of Honda's DIGIPAD 2.0
touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto And Apple CarPlay support, automatic air conditioning, engine start / stop button, request sensor for keyless entry, electrically adjustable and electric folding ORVM, LED position lamps, rear parking sensors with camera, fog lamps, and alloy wheels.
And,
of course, there's the new
infotainment system that now features two high - definition 10 - inch
touchscreens as found in the Velar and new Range Rover Sport.
The 2015 GMC Canyon SLE already comes with a host
of equipment, including a backup camera, an eight - inch
touchscreen GMC IntelliLink
infotainment system, OnStar with the 4G LTE Wi - Fi hotspot, two USB ports, a leather - wrapped steering wheel, and automatic locking differentials available on the four - wheel drive models.
And so it is with the new Lusso: The cabin is a gorgeous «twin - cockpit» layout (as an option, the front - seat passenger even gets a personal 8.8 - inch color
touchscreen with engine performance gauges and
infotainment controls), the armrests are softer than before, noise insulation is vastly improved, the climate - control system is more efficient and 50 percent quieter, and in the center
of the dash lies a beauteous 10.25 - inch HD
touchscreen for easily controlling and displaying everything from navigation to climate controls to Apple CarPlay.
Digital cluster is in color, while
infotainment system gets most
of the controls from the 7 - inch
touchscreen display.
A frameless
touchscreen in the center stack runs Opel's version
of the IntelliLink
infotainment system, which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
From muscle cars to compact cars, minivans, crossovers and full - size SUVs, the Dodge brand's full lineup
of 2015 models deliver best - in - class horsepower, class - exclusive technology, unmatched capability and a slew
of cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, dual exhaust, 8.4 - inch
touchscreen infotainment centers and 7 - inch thin - film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge clusters, to name a few.
At the heart
of Speedback GT's centre console lies a
touchscreen - operated sophisticated
infotainment system, providing climate control, audio, parking cameras, comprehensive satellite navigation system and vehicle information.