The compartment
under the armrest which includes the reception - optimising smartphone compartment as part of the Connect Plus module becomes the ideal interface between your smartphone and your 718 model.
Not exact matches
The loaded Premier trim level showed all the signs of extensive electronics support — including an easily accessed wireless smartphone charging pad, two USB ports in the dashboard, another two
under the center
armrest and two more (for charging only) for the backseat,
which also has 12 - volt and 120 - volt household outlets.
(I'm comparatively spoiled by my current car,
which has a sizable glove box, door bins, concealed cupholders in the center console, and a multi-tiered storage box
under the console
armrest, plus clips on the backs of the sun visors for holding parking slips or key cards.)
And for the first time in a Volkswagen, the compartment
under the centre
armrest optionally includes a universal phone holder with inductive aerial,
which not only increases the signal strength of a phone placed in it, but also reduces the drain on the phone's battery.
The storage space
under the front
armrest is too narrow and useless for regular size cups and even the glove - box lid
which comes with several tiny utility spaces is of no use when you have a front passenger.
The USB port is
under the radio and easy to access, and both the glove box and center console tray can hold more than enough junk,
which is good because the center
armrest cubby is smaller than some.
A square
armrest in the stack opens up to reveal a removable coin tray,
under which is one of the — literally — coolest features of the interior: a refrigerated box for drinks, activated by its own rocker switch.
We're particularly satisfied with the dimensions of the spot
under the center
armrest,
which is sizeable enough to swallow up a one - liter bottle of water with ease.
There's even a fairly big cool box
under the front
armrest which is a really neat feature.
The glovebox is not very large, but there is additional storage
under the centre
armrest,
which is also home to two USB ports and a 12 - volt power outlet — with more USB ports servicing the rear seat.
Midway through the 2009 model year a few changes were made to the G8 GT, including an additional pair of catalytic converters
which reduced engine output to 355 hp (265 kW), the addition of bluetooth and the removal of the rear cup holders that pulled out from
under the rear seats (cupholders in the fold - down rear center
armrest took their place).
The second is a wireless charging tray
which can be located on the central console or
under the
armrest again depending on models.