Who makes the best in-car entertainment and sat-nav systems? Our top 10 includes verdicts on Audi, Ford and Vauxhall systems
Digital technology has transformed the way in-car entertainment and information is delivered, and for many drivers nowadays their car’s ‘infotainment’ system is as important as its performance on the road.
The vast range of technology on offer includes everything from familiar audio systems, to sat-nav and smartphone pairing. Many screen-based systems also double up to control functions like cabin climate, driving modes, and everything from your car’s security alarm to its automatic windscreen wiper settings.
While the array of new technology built into new models is easily adopted and understood by many drivers, to others it can be a bit of a minefield. A survey by BookMyGarage.com showed that over 70% of Brits do not fully understand the systems in their cars today, yet more than 50 per cent of the drivers in the same survey chose their cars because those systems were included.
If you’re going to buy a car with stacked out with navigation, audio and connectivity technology, you need to be able to use the functions on offer or you’re wasting money. Unfortunately, not all manufacturer systems are as clear and straightforward to operate as they might be, and there are a variety of control interfaces, menu systems and display set-ups to choose from.
With the help of Alphr.com we've tested the onboard infotainment systems from all the major manufacturers, and rated them for usability and their ‘intuitive’ feel. We picked the 10 most searched-for car brands, and split the test into five sections, comparing the rival infotainment systems for their usability, performance, connectivity, sat-nav, and, finally, their cost. Each car was awarded marks out of five for each test category – and here are the factors we rated:
Read More@ http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-tech/93634/infotainment-test-best-in-car-entertainment-systems-reviewed
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