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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: phope on 12 December 2015, 19:24
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If you believe the post here http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-may-reveal-this-humble-golf-with-audi-s-high-1747707847 , this is a leaked promo video intended for VW at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in January 2016
Combination shown of a gesture controlled screen and TFT dash panel - looks quite slick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYhp9yOQ4zk
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How nice would it be to see this update in my new GTI. I can dream...
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I think "Dash Jealousy" Just became a thing. Love it.
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Looks great but the gestures look a bit sh!te.
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The Audi esque virtual cockpit display would be very cool
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Being a bit of a Luddite, my preference will always be proper gauges, I really like the sweep when the ignition is switched on. Having said that, I do get the benefit of the big display right in front of the driver but then surely you don't need the big centre console display? One or the other? Cars in general are just too complex these days.
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Different cars have had similar/older tech, but I guess it's the combination of these type of technologies at a Golf price point thats a key USP
Even the new BMW 7-Series has only just started offering gesture control.
For me, I quite like the idea of gesture control - having a shaky hand from Parkinson's means that using the touchscreen (especially on the move) isn't as easy as it ought to be
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Lets hope that VW manage to get rid of the bugs that plague the MIB 2 system before they roll this out. Dont fancy my virtual speedo screen going blank the way my infotainment system frequently does.
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Gesture control eh? If I stick two fingers up at a pedestrian, does it blast the horn?
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Being a bit of a Luddite, my preference will always be proper gauges, I really like the sweep when the ignition is switched on. Having said that, I do get the benefit of the big display right in front of the driver but then surely you don't need the big centre console display? One or the other? Cars in general are just too complex these days.
My thoughts too. Too many buttons put me off the MK7 GTI from an initial drive. Like most things I suppose you get used to changes but yet to be convinced to put my money into one.
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Too many buttons?
You know you don't have to press them all, all of the time? Its not Streetfighter (one for the kids there)
Besides, I'd actually consider it to be a fairly clean and clear dash layout compared to some....
Honestly, there's no pleasing some.
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Being a bit of a Luddite, my preference will always be proper gauges, I really like the sweep when the ignition is switched on. Having said that, I do get the benefit of the big display right in front of the driver but then surely you don't need the big centre console display? One or the other? Cars in general are just too complex these days.
My thoughts too. Too many buttons put me off the MK7 GTI from an initial drive. Like most things I suppose you get used to changes but yet to be convinced to put my money into one.
I don't think the MK7 has too many buttons though, possibly too many gadgets or certainly more than I need. I wouldn't let that put you off though, if you like the car go for it. I love my GTI and I'm so pleased that I took the plunge.