Apple iPhone junkies will be excited to hear that Apple CarPlay can be equipped as
part of the infotainment suite, another first for the ES.
A massive central display screen runs about halfway across the dashboard,
part of an infotainment system that is a bit easier to use than previous Mercedes systems.
It's among the last automotive brand to not offer the smartphone systems as
part of its infotainment system.
Any of these panels (or the shortcut buttons on the controller) can be used to quickly jump to
any part of the infotainment interface with almost no lag.
It jams the most pertinent
parts of the infotainment into a configurable gauge cluster display, and you can swap through its many screens with the steering wheel controls alone.
Inside, we should find better materials, new steering wheel and seats but also an 8 - inch display
part of the infotainment system.
Inside, buyers get a 9 - inch touchscreen display
part of the infotainment system, two - zone climate control, sports pedals, power front seats and a black headliner.
While not really
part of the infotainment package, there is certainly a wow - factor attributed to the Q7 when you step out at night.
The video suggests the Q5 will feature Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as
part of its infotainment array, and hints at an interior similar to that found in the new A4 range.
A useful feature is the Bluetooth hands - free phone kit, which is an aftermarket fitment rather than something you'd have as
part of the infotainment system in most modern cars.
You often have to look down to see what you're prodding, while depending on your seating position, the steering wheel can block off
part of the infotainment display.
Sports scores, stock quotes, and fuel prices provided by SiriusXM round out the «info»
part of the infotainment system.
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.
Along with camouflaged versions
of the new E-Class (like the spy shots we've already seen), the video also shows a few
of the car's new technology features in action, such as gesture controls for the Comand
infotainment system and automated lane changes as
part of the Distronic suite
of semi-autonomous driving features.
The new S 63 Coupe (and Cabriolet) are
part of a revamp for the whole two - door S - Class range, giving its models many
of the safety and
infotainment tweaks
of the 4 - door limousine.
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.
That feature, along with other
infotainment and convenience features, may be available only on higher - priced models or only as
part of an expensive extra-cost option package.
An
infotainment system with navigation is
part of a $ 1,095 package that also throws in a premium Bose audio system and high - definition radio.
The interior is close to production - ready, with a 12.3 - inch digital gauge cluster and a pair
of screens for
infotainment and climate control in the center console, as
part of a look that seems borrowed from luxury subsidiary Audi.
Tech-wise, a larger 6.3 inch
infotainment screen with CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a second USB port, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking are all
part of the package, as well.
The latest generation
of BMW's iDrive
infotainment system is included, and active - safety features like lane - departure warning, forward - collision warning, and adaptive cruise control are
part of the Driver Assistance and Driver Assistance Plus option packages.
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).
Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto integration comes as
part of the Intellilink
infotainment system.
Inside, GTS - specific leather sport seats with Alcantara trim come standard alongside the new Porsche Communication Management
infotainment system, and contrasting seat belts with matching stitching are
part of the must - have interior package.
Aside from integrated Apple Carplay, the 488 Spider also boasts a new Sport version
of the
infotainment system with the display still
part of the instrument cluster in the driver's line
of sight, following the cockpit's philosophy
of ergonomic and aesthetic integration with the various functionalities immediately to hand.
Wrong, as the worst
part of this car's interior — and most luxury cars for that
part — is the
infotainment controller to the right, an insanely frustrating mouse - like system used to control the functions
of the new 10.3 - inch screen.
There's more space all around thanks to lots
of negative curves and a flat - bottom steering wheel, while the brand new
infotainment system is guaranteed to work flawlessly, as it comes from the Daimler
parts bin.
Inside, a 6.2 - inch TFT colour screen features as
part of the Baleno GLX's
infotainment system, whilst a new full colour digital trip computer display (welcome to the 21st century, Suzuki) is also featured.
On the inside, I liked that there's not a whole lot
of clutter to distract the driver, giving it that feeling
of a real driver's car and thanks in
part to the retractable
infotainment screen.
Starting in October 2013, on LX models, Kia will offer the UVO
infotainment system by Microsoft as
part of the convenience package.
The Evoque Convertible is available in a single, fully - loaded HSE Dynamic variant, which gets features like adaptive LED headlights, heads - up display, surround view camera, park assist (which includes parallel parking, parking exit and perpendicular parking assist) and Wi - Fi hotspot as
part of the InControl Touch Pro
infotainment system.
In the photo above, it's clear that the steering wheel, door handle and
parts of the instrument cluster are borrowed from its Mercedes - Benz twin, though the design
of the dash is unique and features an
infotainment screen integrated into the dash, in contrast to the tabletop - TV look
of the screen in the GLA - class and CLA - class cars.
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Real wood veneers, Piano Black accents and fine leathers are a big
part of the Bentley experience and this handcrafted approach using traditional touches like the organ stop vent controls are incorporated in an interior that also uses the latest in electronics and
infotainment.
«When you look at the
infotainment and navigation, it's unique to Alfa — it was
part of the skunkworks process and we didn't want to bring mass - market technology into the next generation
of Alfa Romeo,» explains Bigland.
On top
of its base price, our car had Lexus's Enform
infotainment system,
part of a $ 2,625 Hard Disk Drive Navigation package.
The reversing camera system forms
part of a comprehensive standard
infotainment system which includes satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring technology.
Visteon's 8 - inch single view and 10 - inch single and dual view displays are
part of Jaguar's new
infotainment system.
The first
part of 2017 also saw BMW give the 3 Series a minor refresh, with the latest version
of its superb iDrive
infotainment system being fitted.
The Uconnect
infotainment system is one
of the best in the industry and the various nice features
of a back - up camera, heated steering wheel and second - row seats as
part of the AWD Plus group are worth the money.
Mazda's obsession with simplifying the dash is a good thing, for the most
part, but where other brands have a toggle switch to raise or lower the line
of sight to the head - up display in the CX - 3 Akari tested, Mazda insist that the adjustment be made through the
infotainment system, which can take time, although users will rarely have to readjust it, presumably.
A reversing camera and an upgraded touchscreen
infotainment system are available as a
part of standard equipment on this variant.
That means updated, edgier styling, a more open cabin layout, and an improved
infotainment package are all a
part of this year's RX 350.
Today Audi is taking
part in the Google I / O developer conference in Mountain View, CA, where it is presenting its concept
of a next generation
infotainment system with fully integrated Android.
Comparing like - for - like «Active» grades, I've noticed 16 - inch alloy wheels (with matching spare) replacing «steelies»
of the same size on my own, satellite navigation and digital radio reception as
part of the larger, high - res 8.0 - inch
infotainment array, auto - folding wing mirrors, daytime running lights, dusk - sensing headlights, a rear - seat armrest, and a more detailed trip computer which now includes a digital speedo and tyre pressure monitoring.
Our example featured a 6.5 - inch Uconnect navigation and
infotainment system as
part of optional Premier package.
A large
part of the interiors and equipment are shared with the Velar, and the Touch Pro Duo
infotainment system features two 10 - inch touchscreens on the centre console.
Where the old G was a grab - bag
of components from Mercedes
parts bins past, the new 4x4 offers the automaker's latest dual - screen instrument panel and its most advanced
infotainment system.
Revised styling, reworked suspension and steering, and refinements in terms
of noise, vibration, and harshness are a
part of the list
of updates to the Fit, along with new driver - assistance, collision - avoidance, and
infotainment technologies.
Renault has, however, jumped on the
infotainment bandwagon, offering an optional 8.7 - inch portrait touchscreen akin to that featured in the Tesla Model S. It's only available as
part of a $ 1990 optional premium pack on GT and GT - Line models.