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Drove both Cx30 and cx5. The interior quality is fantastic. It’s up there or better than most luxury brands. The 30 drives amazing and so does the 5. What gets me is the infotainment. Those of you that have a Mazda how easy is it to adjust it isn’t touch screen which is what I really like better. It took me a while to try and figure out the entertainment and how to get into shit
If I had to choose between the two, I'd prefer a separate physical selector mechanism that I don't have to reach for. Doesn't Audi or BMW have something like that (that is done well)?Solely a touch screen without tactile feedback seems like a bad idea.
What does one do with infotainment system in a car? I just listen to radio and use my phone for whatever I need.My mustang has two screens, one where the radio is, doesn't do much else unless I have it bluetoothed to my phone. The other is between the speedometer and tach and I have steering wheel buttons to navigate tire pressure, digital speedo, engine stats, fuel, etc.
everything is on the tablet like screen. Apple play, the xm radio, air/heat, turning off on all the various auto drive functions ect. Mazda is a solid ride and car but their set up sucks. I liked the Mercedes as well but the gear shift being the window wiper thing was a total turn off as well as flaps to manually shift on the steering wheel. Look I’m a Luddite...I need something easy that’s not gonna be a distraction when driving. To me the Volvo system is the easiest and most advance I’ve seen which is why I’m just gonna go with the xc60. If in a few years Mazda goes touch screen and gets a bigger screen I’m sold and will buy one
I'd be happy with the tech in a 1970 plymouth barracuda. When I'm driving, I drive and listen to music, that's pretty much it. If I don't know where I'm going I use Google maps on my phone.
im not buying a new car that doesn’t have every bell and whistle. Including the wireless charge station. I get it though...for two decades I’ve been like that but now I’m ready for a major upgrade
I haven’t seen the Volvo Qi charging pad but in a car MagSafe from Apple is the only way to ensure your phone stays connected. Qi is better for stationary use like a nightstand. If you want MagSafe you have to go aftermarket.
what in the fuck did you just say?
The wireless charging standard for your hone is Qi (chee). If it doesnt have the Qi seal it is some bullshit Chinesey knockoff that will burn down your house or fuck up your car. The problem with Qi in a car is that it was not designed for cars but stable immobile flat surfaces; the hone must be perfectly aligned on the qi pad to work properly. This is the inherent flaw in the technology and why it sucks in a car unless using a mount with a clamp. As advanced as you want to believe Volvo is on these electronics all manufacturers are way behind the aftermarket. MagSafe was developed by Apple to overcome this flaw in all applications. it is only available in the aftermarket. It uses magnets to align and secure the charging disc, similar to what you use with an Apple watch.Basically every time you hit a bump your phone will misalign, an wont charge. Do you use wireless charging now at home?
no but I would like to. I’m a Luddite dude
BMW has both the touchscreen and the iDrive system, which is a twist knob with function buttons next to the gear shift. You can also pay a little extra and get gesture control for the touchscreen if that's your thing.
Wife has the gesture controls on her BMW. It's more of a pain than a feature.
Wife has the CX-5. The interior is top notch, and one big selling point is that is one of the few cars still completely assembled in Japan. I know buy American and all that, but the quality control is way better over there. Sorry, it is what it is. The infotainment knob becomes second nature and allows you to do everything with your arm in a relaxed manner on the console.
Swahili what did you buy? What phone you got? Do you have/use AirPlay? Do you want wireless? Or fast charging? I’ll give you some recs.
Wireless car play is just being made available for some car makers. It will be standard in the near future.
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