The Volt's interior gets a rich new look for 2016, with easier - to
use infotainment controls and an 8 - inch touchscreen.
Not exact matches
Using this framework, the Fraunhofer SIT research team developed an HSM demonstrator for a head unit, which is
used to
control a car's
infotainment features.
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.
Using an app on a compatible device or through the
infotainment system, the driver can select and
control the different driving modes.
The onboard
infotainment system
uses a high - resolution 12.3 - inch screen
controlled through a joystick - like controller.
The 7.0 - inch touchscreen navi /
infotainment system is also easier to
use than previous Civics, as are HVAC
controls just below it.
The sheer speed of
use is a particular boon, especially as most
infotainment control inputs take place the moment you start a car up.
You have a spacious cabin complete with generous amounts of leather, bright gauges, Chrysler's outstanding Uconnect touchscreen
infotainment system, and intuitive secondary
controls that make the car easy to
use.
I
used all the
infotainment switches / push buttons on the way to the track with the help of my passenger, and everything worked as advertised, but I would be first in line for any option on any car that deletes everything but the climate
control and a radio button.
Volvo says CMA will
use both conventional gasoline and plug - in hybrid powertrains
used in SPA vehicles, as well as
infotainment, climate
control, data network, and safety systems.
The Golf R Touch features a pair of capacitive touchscreens in the center stack: a massive 12.8 - inch
infotainment display and a smaller 8 - inch screen below for climate and other
controls that
uses haptic feedback to trigger a tiny vibration when its virtual buttons are touched.
It was the first Mazda to
use the new generation MZD Connect
infotainment system, featuring a stylish colour display screen high up on the dashboard (it's a touchscreen interface, but one you don't have to
use), an easy to work rotary
control, extra information read - outs in the main instruments and even a head - up display feature.
The 2019 Acura RDX
infotainment hub is commanded by a new touchpad technology that the company says will make
controls more intuitive and easier to
use while driving.
The Lamborghini Urus makes
use of a fully digital information cluster — utilising the same technology as the Huracan's digital dash — in addition to the Lamborghini
Infotainment System (LIS), complete with steering wheel mounted
controls.
The
infotainment applications can be operated conveniently
using the 12 - inch touchscreen display, rotary pushbutton
control or voice
control.
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.
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.
The driver to
controls the entire
infotainment system
using finger swipes, without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.
However, it could
use some more interior space and somewhat simpler
infotainment system
controls.
39/26 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Spacious interior for both sedan and coupe; numerous standard and optional features are available; quick acceleration from Forte EX and SX; dashboard and
infotainment controls are easy to
use; warranty coverage is better than most in the segment.
The new
infotainment system, with its 6.5 - inch touch - screen display and its intuitive
controls, offers maximum functionality and ease of
use.
Ergonomics are good, so everything you
use frequently falls easily to hand, and while Lexus's haptic feedback «mouse» for
controlling the
infotainment system has hitherto been mostly panned in the press, I'm one of its staunchest supporters — I find it to be leagues better during actual on - road operation than rival systems from BMW and Cadillac.
For better
control of the
infotainment system, Lexus has introduced a remote «haptic» touch feature, which allows the driver to
use a controller mounted next to their seat to move a cursor on the dash display.
Besides that though, it's quite a satisfying place to be — the heated seats, easy to
use infotainment system, heads - up display, and 4 - zone climate
control helping to make your trips less strenuous.
In the front row, the elegant and intuitive Land Rover InControl ® Touch Pro Duo ™
infotainment system with twin 10 - inch touchscreens provides a well - integrated media experience while also contributing to a refined interior design.3 The upper screen offers
controls for commonly
used features such as Navigation, Phone, Media and System Settings, while the lower screen
controls climate distribution, seat functions and Terrain Response ® settings.
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.
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.
Integration with the steering wheel
controls could be improved in our opinion; it is just a little more awkward to match up the dashboard mode (which dictates the steering wheel
controls) with the desired
infotainment request if you aren't a fan of
using the touch - pad.
I've become well - versed with the Blue Oval's Sync voice
control and MyFord Touch
infotainment system by now, and find them fairly easy to
use.
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.
All models get BMW's iDrive
infotainment system, which
controls everything from the radio, sat nav and phone options to suspension settings, all from an simple - to -
use rotary
control on the centre console.
39/26 Highway / City MPG Kia Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 120 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Platinum Coverage from certified purchase date * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Vehicle History * Warranty Deductible: $ 50 * Roadside Assistance * 164 Point Inspection Reviews: * Spacious interior for both sedan and coupe; numerous standard and optional features are available; quick acceleration from Forte EX and SX; dashboard and
infotainment controls are easy to
use; warranty coverage is better than most in the segment.
Chevrolet includes ABS, airbags, MyLink, an
infotainment system that integrates your smartphone via Bluetooth so you can quickly make hands - free calls, stream music from online sources,
control vehicle settings and more
using touch or voice commands, all while staying focused on driving.
On Tuesday, Wired released a report on two computer experts who succeeded in remotely hacking and taking
control of a Cherokee from miles away
using the Web - connected
infotainment system.
The best part is that the system works like a smartphone in that you can
use the upper screen to
control most
infotainment system functions, meaning there is no more
control knob.
Similar to other new JLR vehicles, the I - Pace
uses a two - screen setup, with the top half taking care of
infotainment duties while the lower half deals with climate
control, seat and drivetrain settings.
The all - new BMW 5 Series can also be operated
using voice
control or with optional Gesture Control which offers a particularly intuitive and easy way of operating commonly used infotainment system and telephone fun
control or with optional Gesture
Control which offers a particularly intuitive and easy way of operating commonly used infotainment system and telephone fun
Control which offers a particularly intuitive and easy way of operating commonly
used infotainment system and telephone functions.
Lexus can, however, jam the RTI (Remote Touch Interface) Touchpad
used to
control the
infotainment system.
Mercedes»
infotainment control system is not as intuitive or pleasant to
use as BMW's excellent iDrive or Audi's MMI.
The human - machine interface is limited to two knobs that are
used to
control the Alfa DNA selector and the
infotainment system.
GM may want
use CUE to showcase Cadillac's premium positioning, and if so it risks $ 15,000 Fords having better
infotainment control than a $ 35,000 Buick.
Radio:
Infotainment System w / CD / MP3 / DVD / HDD / Nav - inc: The 12.3 touch screen displays the car's audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings and the very latest navigation system, which
uses both an in - car hard - disc drive and a DVD player to access route data, An 8 - speaker sound system is offered as standard employing the latest Balanced Mode Radiator technology, The GT also benefits from telephone and music player connectivity, and DVD movie playback, Music can be played and
controlled directly from an iPod as well as from a 6 - disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the car's hard - disc drive, which can store up to 15 GB of music
Inside, the Trailhawk featured adjustable vents for the rear passengers, and the Jeep's
infotainment interface («UConnect») is very flexible and easy to
use, presenting multiple options for climate
control, audio, satellite navigation and the integrated trip computer functions.
Radio:
Infotainment System w / CD / MP3 / DVD / HDD / Nav - inc: The 8 - inch touch screen displays the car's audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings and the very latest navigation system, which
uses both an in - car hard - disc drive and a DVD player to access route data, An 8 - speaker sound system is offered as standard employing the latest Balanced Mode Radiator technology, The GT also benefits from telephone and music player connectivity, and DVD movie playback, Music can be played and
controlled directly from an iPod as well as from a 6 - disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the car's hard - disc drive, which can store up to 15 GB of music
Leather, Premium Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, 100 - Watt 6 - Speaker System, 18 Painted Alloy Wheels, 3 USB Ports, 8 Diagonal Color
Infotainment Display, 8 - Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster, ABS brakes, Automatic temperature
control, Brake assist, Driver 4 - Way Power Lumbar Seat Adjuster, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A / C, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Preferred Equipment Group 2LT, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Traction control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
control, Brake assist, Driver 4 - Way Power Lumbar Seat Adjuster, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability
Control, Front dual zone A / C, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Preferred Equipment Group 2LT, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Traction control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
Control, Front dual zone A / C, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Preferred Equipment Group 2LT, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Remote keyless entry, Speed
control, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Traction control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
control, Steering wheel mounted audio
controls, Traction
control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availa
control.Awards: * 2014 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $ 30,000 * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best
Used Family Cars Under $ 15,000 * 2014 KBB.com 5 - Year Cost to Own Awards * 2014 KBB.com 12 Best Family Cars * 2014 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Cars subject to availability.
• Newly structured MINI Connected in - car
infotainment program with additional functions; Emergency Call and MINI Teleservices available for
use with permanently installed SIM card; unique range of functions and the opportunity for ongoing expansion due to apps allowing integration in the car via smartphone; increased driving fun with typical MINI functions such as Mission
Control, Dynamic Music, Driving Excitement and MINIMALISM Analyser; new MINI Connected XL Journey Mate with Real Time Traffic Information; online connection also allows the
use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and Glympse, the reception of RSS newsfeeds and entertainment features such as AUPEO!
This is where I think a central
control knob would do a lot of good — like the ones BMW, Audi and Mercedes - Benz
use with their
infotainment systems.
Unlike BMW and Mercedes which feature rotary knobs to
control the
infotainment system, the NX features a touchpad to
use controls.
Below the screen is a cluster of easy - to -
use buttons that
control the audio and
infotainment systems.