If we had one request it would be to move the seat heat and cooling controls
out of the infotainment screen menus and use a mechanical switch that could remain at the driver's preferred setting.
Get their heads
out of their infotainment and act while there's still time.
Not exact matches
(The system is a two - time winner for our
Infotainment System
of the Year award, and we've only handed
out the trophy twice.)
Its sophistication is evident in everything from the quick - shifting automatic transmission and the accurate steering to the solid - feeling
infotainment control knob, which wouldn't be
out of place in a Mercedes - Benz.
The better part is that Infiniti put their on touches in the dash,
infotainment system, extra room in the back seat, 2 cu ft more cargo room, suspension and best
of all
out side styling.
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.
Short
of the fussy CUE
infotainment system, we can't figure
out why.
Sync 3 launched on the 2016 MKC and is rolling
out on other Ford and Lincoln models; it's faster and more user - friendly than previous versions
of the Ford
infotainment software.
Our test Cayenne Diesel optioned
out north
of $ 80,000 with all the bells and whistles, including adjustable air suspension, Porsche's Communication Management
infotainment system with navigation, full - leather interior, 19 - inch wheels, adaptive sport seats with memory, bi-xenon lighting and more.
Alternative read -
outs include a large - scale map complete with fully animated navigation guidance, an extensive web - linked on - board computer that takes Audi Connect to the next level, a variety
of infotainment functions, or simply a set
of four round quasi-analogue instruments.
In 1LT trim, the well - equipped car we drove stickered
out at $ 27,985 with two option packages, including a technology package with an 8 - inch MyLink
infotainment display and a Driver Confidence I package with a suite
of active safety features.
Through the front windshield we can see the familiar shape
of BMW's iDrive
infotainment system, and from behind the Z5 we can make
out a dual exhaust setup positioned beneath large circular taillights, though those lights could only be there for testing purposes.
The controls are laid
out so they are easy to find and use, with the exception
of the
infotainment system's control knob mounted in the center stack.
Sure, we figured
out how to get to most
of the features somewhat effectively but we still would prefer choosing the next music track or picking a radio preset via a button versus a multi-step process using one
of the three systems fitted by Mercedes for controlling the
infotainment screen.
To mute the
infotainment system, press the Phone / Mute button, which has a symbol
of both a phone, and a speaker that is crossed
out.
With a simple click
of the view button, the speedo and tach jump
out of the way and the
infotainment screen takes center stage.
The analogue clock and cushioned wrist rest for the
infotainment controls - which lifts
out to reveal a small cubby hole and removable mirror - are two such examples
of attention to detail.
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 available Uconnect 8.4
infotainment system allows you to turn your truck into your mobile office, with features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE Wi - Fi access, and much more, so you'll never be
out of touch or
out of control.
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.
The
infotainment is simple as we mentioned, and many
of the common - sense controls are separated
out for you to use by touch, rather than look away from the road and peck and hunt through menus to find.
The dash and console are well laid
out with intuitive button placement — basic things have not been hidden in the submenus
of the
infotainment system.
Since the V90 CC starts
out as a higher model than its V90 wagon cousin, all CCs get leather seating, Volvo Sensus
infotainment (which adds a 7 - inch touchscreen), and a variety
of panel inserts, including some that are crafted from rich open - pore wood.
Audi is one
of those marques that's usually at the forefront
of car technology, coming
out with interesting stuff like a fingerprint reader for added security, an
infotainment system accepting commands from a tablet that recognizes handwriting, and installing those sweet Bang & Olufsen audio systems where the tweeters rise up
out of the dashboard.
Adding more kit, such as a larger 9.2 - inch touchscreen
infotainment system and the «Black Pack» to all models, and a new split headlight front end design, pricing now starts at $ 38,890 for the six - speed manual sedan — an increase
of $ 1000 — and tops
out at $ 43,990 for the 135kW turbo - diesel Octavia RS wagon.
For the Aventador Superveloce the emphasis was put on being fast but still relatively easy to drive and additionally to bring the track feeling to the road... visible carbon fiber inside, the use
of Carbon Skin upholstery for the interior and some amazing looking seats with again visible carbon fiber... even the
infotainment system has become an option to reduce weight as much as possible, but still allow those who would like some more luxury to option
out a very nice Superveloce in the end.
Fleshing
out the body are the usual upper - class appointments
of massaging seats, high - class audio system and an
infotainment system that allows gesture control.
The
infotainment system includes a 360 - degree camera system that's invaluable for tight maneuvering and ensuring there are no toys in the way when backing
out of the driveway.
A 10.3 - inch
infotainment screen sits smack in the middle, but its too far
out of reach for your fingers, so Lexus makes you use an annoying joystick to control it.
One
of our favorites this year was the Hyundai Sonata, which we singled
out for «plenty
of cargo room, a comfortable interior, and an intuitive
infotainment system.»
The Hyundai i20 set the benchmark in terms
of how much gadgetry and features a hatchback in this category needs to get straight
out of the factory and through the years, the touchscreen
infotainment system has been upgraded and improved with the likes
of inbuilt navigation.
All models get some form
of Toyota's Entune
infotainment system, from the most basic version (which includes Bluetooth and a backup camera) to the tricked -
out version with navigation and Entune App Suite.
The
infotainments system gets SYNC system with AppLink that lets you interact with your phone without taking it
out of your pocket.
The one piece
infotainment plus the instrument cluster screen looks like its taken straight
out of the space age!
The technology — and the
infotainment system in particular —
of the old car had become its weakest feature, and has now thankfully been put
out to pasture.
Our BestRide
of 2016 evaluations singled it
out: «It's not as zippy as the Hondas
of a decade or so ago, and its
infotainment system isn't the best, but overall the Fit delivers much
of what small - hatchback buyers want.»
On the upside, the MyLink touchscreen interface is one
of the simplest and most straightforward
infotainment systems
out there, and its voice - control interface is highly functional.
Push the Start button after settling into this A3's «Sport» driver seat and a bright, crisp display slides
out of a slot in the dashboard putting Audi's gorgeous MMI
infotainment system near the driver's eyeline.
When you get behind the wheel
of a brand new 2017 Jeep Compass, we encourage you to find
out what is available to you in terms
of infotainment and other driver - centric entertainment technologies.
IONIQ's engineers did not only focus on making the powertrain
of each model as efficient as possible, they also set
out to create cars that excelled in design, comfort and convenience
of infotainment.
Bragging exterior styling features like 16 - inch aluminum - alloy wheels and dual exhaust outlets, interior technologies like a standard 7 - inch MAZDA CONNECT touchscreen
infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, and the under - hood power
of a standard 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine cranking
out an impressive 146 horsepower, you'll have all the tools you need to make every errand feel more like an adventure.
With sleek looks cut from muscular curves and sharp angles and an interior decked
out in sophisticated technologies like a Premium Bose ® audio system and Chevrolet
Infotainment System that is compatible with Apple and Android devices and optional 4G LTE Wi - Fi, this vehicle is the definition
of a fun ride.
In a segment that has to wring all the sexy it can get from
infotainment systems, fuel economy and safety, Subaru gets the gold star right
out of the gate with those Safety Picks.
And last but not least, you couldn't have a list
of family cars without the token minivan, and Sienna fits the role, although the selectors pointed
out its characteristics
of quiet interior,
infotainment options and the availability
of all - wheel drive would put it on the list regardless.
The InControl Apps are designed to enhance
infotainment capabilities and create an
out -
of - this - world experience for everyone in the Land Rover.
Whether you're just heading
out for some errands or making a cross-country trek to tackle mountains, you'll be cruising smooth thanks to a rugged style, a spacious and comfortable interior, tons
of technologies like the Uconnect touchscreen
infotainment system, 7.9 inches
of ground clearance, and a standard 160 horsepower engine.
People who prefer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as their
infotainment interface
of choice remain
out of luck.
Rounding
out the
infotainment is a standard 10.25 - inch display, and a suite
of semi-autonomous driving systems (active cruise control, lane - departure warning, parking assist, etc.).
It will come with a layered dashboard inspired by German cars having the
infotainment screen jutting
out of the dashboard.
If you have further questions about the 2018 E-Class, its interior
infotainment system which functions with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or any other elements
of this impressive sedan, feel free to reach
out to Loeber Motors staff by phone or on our site.