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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Dyce101 on 06 January 2015, 03:06

Title: Golf R Touch
Post by: Dyce101 on 06 January 2015, 03:06
Just saw the below on Engadget. No idea if it will make its way onto the Golf. Personally I think it's a bit much but I do like the instrument cluster which you can currently get in the Passat.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/05/volkswagen-golf-touch-r/

Also found a video of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOdXmm6OC0
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 January 2015, 07:48
Looks like the Audi TT's digital display instrument has made it onto that mock-up/prototype, I think it'll be common tech for most of the VAG cars for any new models due in 3-5 years time.
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: GrahamFR on 06 January 2015, 07:55
I hope and pray that this sorta stuff is on the facelift model, be a shame if not, cant imagine the s3 not having it after the tt will have had it for a few years
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: ajmoir36 on 06 January 2015, 17:27
Provided it all works ok, it will be fine. But make it slow to respond and I can see changing the fan speed or temp becoming annoying.
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: KyleB on 06 January 2015, 21:19
I think going away from physical dials completely is an awful idea, I must be in the minority, but using the touch screen whilst driving is very difficult. I'm always using the physical button to select things.

The actual dials are a great idea being digital but give me some physical buttons please.
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: ajmoir36 on 06 January 2015, 21:22
I think going away from physical dials completely is an awful idea, I must be in the minority, but using the touch screen whilst driving is very difficult. I'm always using the physical button to select things.

The actual dials are a great idea being digital but give me some physical buttons please.

I agree with you if it works leave it alone. Keep it simple.
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: p3asa on 06 January 2015, 21:29
I'll third that.  :grin:
Maybe a combination of the 2 would be ideal.
Title: Re: Golf R Touch
Post by: Yarrac on 07 January 2015, 09:08
Oh wow! Love it. But then again I'm a massive fan of tech and the whole reason I went for the gti is the amount of cool toys it has. Would love to have fully customisable TFT screens in my car.