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Offline Dyce101

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Golf R Touch
« 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
« Last Edit: 06 January 2015, 03:34 by Dyce101 »
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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline GrahamFR

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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #2 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
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Offline ajmoir36

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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline KyleB

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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #6 on: 06 January 2015, 21:29 »
I'll third that.  :grin:
Maybe a combination of the 2 would be ideal.
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Re: Golf R Touch
« Reply #7 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.