Technology & Infotainment
Screens, software, connectivity, and convenience technology — how modern the vehicle feels to live with.
across 295 graded models
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| Criterion | Group | Weight | Fleet median | Points of possible | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen size | 7.1 Infotainment | 6.7% | 59 | 3.9 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Infotainment UX & responsiveness | 7.1 Infotainment | 13.3% | 76 | 10.1 / 13.3 | 295 |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | 7.1 Infotainment | 13.3% | 88 | 11.7 / 13.3 | 295 |
| Voice control & native navigation | 7.1 Infotainment | 6.7% | 76 | 5.1 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Audio system quality | 7.1 Infotainment | 6.7% | 78 | 5.2 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Digital instrument cluster | 7.1 Infotainment | 6.7% | 82 | 5.5 / 6.7 | 295 |
| OTA update capability | 7.2 Connectivity | 13.3% | 72 | 9.6 / 13.3 | 295 |
| Companion app & remote functions | 7.2 Connectivity | 6.7% | 72 | 4.8 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Charging ports & device power | 7.2 Connectivity | 6.7% | 74 | 4.9 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Keyless & remote access | 7.3 Convenience | 6.7% | 78 | 5.2 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Camera & parking aids | 7.3 Convenience | 6.7% | 76 | 5.1 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Head-up display availability | 7.3 Convenience | 6.7% | 62 | 4.1 / 6.7 | 295 |
| Typical total (weighted medians) | 75.3 / 100 | ||||
Center touchscreen diagonal on the volume trim (note max available in displayValue).
Normalization: Scored against per-segment bands — pick a body type to see its band. A measurement is never compared across segments.
Infotainment UX & responsiveness
RATEDweight 2295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Interface speed, layout logic, physical-control balance, reviewer sentiment on daily usability.
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
RATEDweight 2295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Availability of wireless phone projection across trims (note if absent by design, e.g. Tesla).
Voice control & native navigation
RATEDweight 1295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Quality of built-in voice assistant and native nav (or maps integration).
Base and premium audio quality; branded system availability.
Availability and quality of a configurable digital gauge display.
Over-the-air update scope: full-vehicle software updates vs maps-only vs none.
Companion app & remote functions
RATEDweight 1295 models · 113 with a multi-year trendCompare all 295 →Phone app quality: remote start/climate, lock, locate, digital key, charging control.
USB-C availability across rows, wireless phone charging, household outlets/onboard power.
Proximity entry, push-button/remote start, hands-free liftgate/tailgate, phone-as-key.
360-degree camera, parking sensors, automated parking; availability and image quality.
Availability and quality of a head-up display.