electroasd
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I recently purchased a new Golf MK8 GTE, and I also own a VW Polo 6C. Naturally, I've been making comparisons between the two vehicles. To my surprise, I noticed some missing features in the Golf MK8 that I'd like to share with you in case I've overlooked something.
1) Outside Temperature in Infotainment System: The issue here is quite straightforward—there's no outside temperature displayed in the infotainment system of the Golf MK8. Unlike my previous non-VW cars, which all had this feature, the infotainment system in the Golf MK8 only shows the time. While it may not be a critical feature, having the outside temperature readily available is convenient for passengers and adds a sense of the outside conditions without needing to ask the driver. From a technical standpoint, it doesn't seem like a challenging addition.
2) Altitude for Navigation: In previous MIB2 systems (and possibly MIB1), there was a static indicator showing the altitude of the car's current position in the navigation system. This is a feature I've seen in older cars as well. I'm uncertain why the MK8, and probably all MIB3 systems, lack this feature. Again, it's not a critical feature, but during a recent trip through mountainous terrain, having the altitude displayed provided a more comprehensive picture of our surroundings and helped with preparation for specific conditions.
3) We Connect's POI Search: With We Connect's Guide and Inform feature, I found that I can search directly from the car for Points of Interest (POIs), and Google returns results. I've tried this in the MK8 navigation system with We Connect enabled, but I'm unsure if it's a real-time online search. If anyone has more information on this, please share.
4) Weather Information and Real-Time Radar: In the Polo, there's a weather app that's quite useful for trip planning. It provides weather information for the current location, destination, and predictions for the day and upcoming days. Additionally, there's a Radar application that displays weather conditions on a map, including thunderstorms and other phenomena. While not a critical feature, it's convenient. It's worth noting that while we can check weather conditions on our mobile phones, VW could potentially enhance this feature by adding value, such as warnings for travelers entering a thunderstorm or suggesting route changes based on weather conditions.
Maybe they are more, I will update.
1) Outside Temperature in Infotainment System: The issue here is quite straightforward—there's no outside temperature displayed in the infotainment system of the Golf MK8. Unlike my previous non-VW cars, which all had this feature, the infotainment system in the Golf MK8 only shows the time. While it may not be a critical feature, having the outside temperature readily available is convenient for passengers and adds a sense of the outside conditions without needing to ask the driver. From a technical standpoint, it doesn't seem like a challenging addition.
2) Altitude for Navigation: In previous MIB2 systems (and possibly MIB1), there was a static indicator showing the altitude of the car's current position in the navigation system. This is a feature I've seen in older cars as well. I'm uncertain why the MK8, and probably all MIB3 systems, lack this feature. Again, it's not a critical feature, but during a recent trip through mountainous terrain, having the altitude displayed provided a more comprehensive picture of our surroundings and helped with preparation for specific conditions.
3) We Connect's POI Search: With We Connect's Guide and Inform feature, I found that I can search directly from the car for Points of Interest (POIs), and Google returns results. I've tried this in the MK8 navigation system with We Connect enabled, but I'm unsure if it's a real-time online search. If anyone has more information on this, please share.
4) Weather Information and Real-Time Radar: In the Polo, there's a weather app that's quite useful for trip planning. It provides weather information for the current location, destination, and predictions for the day and upcoming days. Additionally, there's a Radar application that displays weather conditions on a map, including thunderstorms and other phenomena. While not a critical feature, it's convenient. It's worth noting that while we can check weather conditions on our mobile phones, VW could potentially enhance this feature by adding value, such as warnings for travelers entering a thunderstorm or suggesting route changes based on weather conditions.
Maybe they are more, I will update.