The interior features details chosen specifically for the Chinese market, including the quarter light in the C - pillar inspired by the Mercedes - Maybach models, the ambient lighting with 64 colors and the touchpad in the rear armrest for
operating the infotainment system and adjusting the seating positions.
There are far better ways of
operating infotainment systems in this segment.
Moving inside, it looks like the Maserati Levante will carry over many of the design cues from the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, with a three - spoke steering wheel backed by large chrome shift paddles, a huge electronic shifter, and a control knob on the center console for
operating the infotainment system.
Also, the voice - command button «is a bit of a ruse,» because it can't
operate any infotainment features beyond very basic phone functions.
Finally, like the 7 Series, the new 5 offers the latest version of Gesture Control to
operate infotainment and phone functions.
There, Mercedes» new touch controller and traditional rotary controller allow the driver to
operate the infotainment screen.
This will make it easier for drivers to
operate their infotainment systems on a more familiar interface.
Land Rover has the technology - in - car business nearly locked down [those glacially slow, punch card -
operated infotainment systems remain a stumbling block - ed].
In another first, the 2017 Mercedes - Benz E-Class utilizes steering - wheel - mounted touch controls to
operate the infotainment system.
Base models get a five - inch touchscreen -
operated infotainment system, while higher trims get a seven - inch display.
Models with optional navigation also feature voice control to
operate the infotainment system.
With an embedded voice recorder or a phone pass - through that also allows you to
operate the infotainment system while driving, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay will never let you miss a text message or notification while driving.
It comes loaded with technology such as a seven - inch touchscreen -
operated infotainment system including navigation, DAB radio and voice control.
Visteon is the only supplier offering an automotive - grade, integrated domain controller approach that can independently
operate the infotainment system, instrument cluster and potentially other features on... Read more →
Although the 718 comes with a decent suite of standard features - 18» alloys, bi-xenon headlights, Alcantara / leather cladded interior, touch -
operated infotainment system, air - con - it pales in comparison with the huge (and endlessly expensive) options list.
The Jeep Wrangler is as basic as it gets — sure, you can spec it with a 6.5 - inch touchscreen -
operated infotainment system, but what's the point?
Unlike in conventional systems, the touchpad makes it possible to
operate all infotainment functions.
Mazda's central controller
operated infotainment system is still the most intuitive to use, the easiest to pair a phone with and its dash - top screen is mounted the closest to the driver's eye line.
Nappa leather, Airmatic air suspension, touchpad -
operated infotainment, automatic emergency braking, a Burmester sound system, and an Air Balance Package with fragrance and ionization all come standard, as does the three - layer, tensioning - arm acoustic soft top that opens and closes in 20 seconds.
While the aircon vents have a nice design to them, there are touch - sensitive switches below them to
operate the infotainment screen.
Kia makes one of the simplest to
operate infotainment systems on the market.
The controls to
operate the infotainment screen are up on the center stack as opposed to between the seats like in more modern Audis.
Not exact matches
In the Cadillac's favor are all sorts of new technologies, like a 34 - speaker Bose surround - sound audio system, an enhanced self - parking system, a camera - screen rearview mirror, and a haptic touchpad to
operate the updated, upgraded CUE
infotainment screen.
While we were keen on the rotary controller for the electronic screen on the dashboard, it was confusing to actually
operate and scroll through the various
infotainment screens.
There's a new
infotainment interface The
infotainment screen in the 2016 Cadillac CT6 is a large, widescreen design that shows far more information than other Cadillac systems, and it's
operated with a new touchpad on the center console.
The buttons and knobs that
operate nearly every aspect of the climate control and
infotainment seem to be in all the right places, so there's little need for the driver to take their eyes off the road to make adjustments to their ecosystem.
With familiarity they do become easier to
operate, but we would welcome a simpler and clearer
infotainment system.
Volvo is working on the next generation of its Sensus
infotainment system, which will run Google's Android
operating system, and announced today that the next - gen Sensus will... Read more
Then again, many cars have more complicated and better equipped
infotainment systems, but are easy enough to
operate and use.
The A3 cabrio comes with a power -
operated soft top that can be raised or lowered at speeds up to 31 mph, and features the same interior as its sedan sibling, with Audi's MMI
infotainment system as standard as it is on all A3 models.
The Cascada's list of standard features includes automatic climate control, a 7 - inch
infotainment screen with navigation and a backup camera, leather seats, a heated steering wheel, 20 - inch wheels, and, of course, a power -
operated softtop that lowers in 17 seconds.
The window switches take their rightful place on the door panels, and an intuitive iDrive - style controller replaces the small joystick that
operated the last Mini's
infotainment system.
I didn't share Matt's
infotainment nightmare, but I do agree that Mercedes - Benz's COMAND system, at least as it's installed in some models, is a little clunky to
operate.
CR's findings didn't specifically name problems with the automaker's MyFordTouch
infotainment system, but it has been widely criticized for being difficult to
operate.
The display to the right
operates navigation and
infotainment, as the matching one to the left switches between car - related displays, including a temperature monitor connected to the drivetrain, tires, and brakes.
On the center tunnel we notice the same Comand
infotainment touchpad controller and knob, which
operates the center - mounted screen that's integrated between two air vents.
That might make sense for a touchscreen, but drivers
operate the COMAND
infotainment system with controls on the center console, including a touchpad that complements the Mercedes rotary dial we've come to love.
The
infotainment applications can be
operated conveniently using the 12 - inch touchscreen display, rotary pushbutton control or voice control.
Passengers can use this to conveniently
operate the air conditioning and
infotainment functions.
Volvo has partnered with Google to develop an
infotainment system based on the Android
operating system, and it's expected to launch on new models within two years.
The instrument panel has been completely reworked for model maintenance and now houses an
infotainment display, which is designed as a touchscreen and can be
operated even more versatile.
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.
Other key available features include a touchscreen remote control that
operates key vehicle functions,
infotainment system, sunroof, privacy glass, adaptive cruise control, ashtrays with cigar lighters, in - car cooler with champagne flutes and hand - stitched seats.
The screen for the
infotainment takes centre stage which can be
operated via a knob on the centre console.
MBUX is heralding a new era of
infotainment with innovative technology based on artificial intelligence and an intuitive
operating concept.
A 360 degree camera function (displayed on the
infotainment system display) which can be activate via a steering - wheel button is also standard, while the 4h version also features leather upholstery with heated front seats and electric driver's side adjustment; Mitsubishi's MMCS touchscreen
infotainment system with satellite navigation; a power
operated tailgate and a heated steering wheel.
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.
The tested Rogue Hybrid SL AWD had the Rogue's best
infotainment setup, with a crisp seven - inch screen
operating the navigation and Nissan's terrific Around View monitor.
In 2016, Toyota
operated a facelift effective in 2017 featuring restyled front and rear ends, new
infotainment systems and additional color choices.
The base model comes equipped with staggered - width 18 - inch alloy wheels with summer tires, a power -
operated soft top with heated rear glass, a wind deflector, an automatically extending rear spoiler, single central exhaust, heated exterior mirrors, cruise control, six - way - adjustable seats (power backrest, manual fore / aft and height), a manual tilt - and - telescoping leather - wrapped steering wheel, partial leather upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity, a 7 - inch
infotainment display and a four - speaker sound system with single - CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB port.