- #GM TECH 2 ANDROID VEHICLE DRIVERS#
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#GM TECH 2 ANDROID VEHICLE DRIVERS#
Many newer Audi models also allow drivers to interact with the infotainment system through Virtual Cockpit, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster operated with the steering-wheel controls. Most older Audi models use an infotainment system called MMI, which features a rotary knob with shortcut buttons that's used to access all information on the display. And while the Alpine system is an improvement over the Parrot one installed in earlier models, it's still nothing special when compared to other similarly priced sports cars.
The 4C's system feels like an aftermarket unit you might have fitted to your own car. The navigation system doesn't offer advanced features such as online destination search. The menu structure itself is easy to navigate using the physical controller, but the system's responses are slow and clunky.
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The Giulia and Stelvio infotainment systems use a proprietary software interface (meaning it's not a rebranded version of software from FCA, Alfa's corporate parent) with a fairly minimalist design.
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The 4C sports car has a minimalist Alpine head unit with AM/FM radio, satellite radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Satellite radio is standard on higher-trim cars (Ti and Quadrifoglio) and optional on-base models. Both variants offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, while navigation is optional on either system. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are both available with either 6.5- or 8.8-inch infotainment displays, operated via a rotary controller on the center console (the screens are not touch-sensitive). As for the RDX's new system, we found it easy to use and much improved over older Acura interfaces, with less of a learning curve to using the touchpad than expected.Īlfa Romeo's menu structure is easy to navigate via a controller in the center console, though response times to inputs are often slow. Using the two screens and the physical control knob is not as straightforward as many rival premium automaker infotainment systems. In general, Acura's infotainment systems feel a little dated, with so-so graphics and a cumbersome interface. For now it only offers Apple CarPlay, but Android Auto support is coming. The newest Acura, the 2019 RDX crossover, introduces a new infotainment system with a 10.2-inch screen and a "True Touchpad Interface," which uses a touch-sensitive pad on the center console.
The NSX supercar has a single 7-inch touchscreen interface.
The ILX sedan is an exception, with a 5-inch display coming standard and a single 8-inch display optional on higher trim levels. There's a 7-inch lower and 8-inch upper display with a physical rotary and jog controller and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Most Acura models use a two-screen infotainment system called an On-Demand Multi-Information Display. The 2019 RDX introduces a new, 10.2-inch, single-screen infotainment system to the Acura brand. Sorry, but you won't find details about Bugatti or Koenigsegg. However, for now, we've limited our list to mainstream brands. To help, we've broken down which makes and models offer what features.
Doing so can be a frustrating experience in navigating not-so-friendly consumer websites that burry the information. Do you need navigation, or will your smartphone's plethora of navigation apps suffice? Is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto a must-have feature? Do you enjoy satellite or internet radio? Parsing your in-car technological needs from your wants is critical before heading to the dealership. The sheer number of options can overwhelm even the most knowledgable car shopper. Automakers are eager to cram more screens and more features into their models, all to make your commute as effortless and as enjoyable as possible. Technology is the great democratizer, and skeptics should look no further than today's cars, which offer more choices than ever before when it comes to in-car entertainment options.