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September 26, 2022

The pros and cons of vehicle touchscreens

  • Edmunds experts evaluate touchscreen car interfaces to help determine if this technology is something of interest or a deal-breaker.
    • By RONALD MONTOYA
    Edmunds

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    The appeal of touchscreens on new cars is to make the vehicle appear sleeker and pack in more features, but studies have shown these interfaces prove to be more of a hindrance than a help.

    There's no denying the impact that smartphones and tablets have had on modern vehicles. Look into just about any new car and you'll find a touchscreen and maybe even a bank of capacitive touch buttons that seek to approximate the function of mechanical buttons. The appeal is obvious: A cabin with these design elements can look sleek and modern. But there are drawbacks that aren't always considered.


     
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