A quieter cabin lets passengers clearly listen to tunes over a new display audio system featuring an 8 - inch touchscreen with
a traditional volume knob (hooray!)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are standard on every trim level except the base LX, and the touchscreen infotainment system is mostly easy to use, except for the lack of
a traditional volume knob.
Not exact matches
Buick eschews a single controller like Audi's MMI for a cascade of
traditional buttons and large
knobs for
volume, media selection, and temperature.
Most functions are controlled through the touch - screen, but there's also
traditional knobs for
volume and station tuning.
Lincoln on new models will move from capacitive sliders to
traditional knobs for audio
volume and fan speed.
Android phones are not compatible with HondaLink, and we're also also puzzled why Honda chose to remove
traditional volume and tuning
knobs — it's an ergonomic step backwards.
We also wish Honda would add a
volume knob to the touchscreen infotainment system that's found in EX and higher Accord models and that a
traditional blind - spot - detection system — with warning lights in the side mirrors — were offered in place of Honda's LaneWatch camera, which displays a video - camera image from the right side of the car on the center screen whenever the driver uses the right turn signal.
So would a
traditional head unit with
volume knobs and preset buttons.
For example, the
volume controls are integrated into the touchscreen, as opposed to
traditional (and far more functional)
knobs.
The Civic's infotainment system trails some class rivals (and annoyingly lacks a
traditional physical audio -
volume knob), and despite the broad model lineup, not all trim levels are offered in all body styles.
On the cabin tech front, infotainment functions are handled by an 8 - inch Display Audio touchscreen that — thank the gods — has
traditional knobs for both
volume and tuning.
On the downside, the dashboard's touchscreen audio controls are a dubious «upgrade» over a
traditional layout with a real
volume knob.
On the downside, the dashboard's touchscreen audio controls are a dubious «upgrade» over a
traditional layout with a real stereo -
volume knob.
The system includes an 8.4 - inch touchscreen along with a set of hard keys for commonly used functions, including
traditional knobs for tuning the radio bands and radio
volume.
There are no
traditional physical controls, and certainly none of the easily grippable rubber
volume and tuning
knobs used by GM on its mainstream SUVs.