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      03-21-2024, 10:41 AM   #44
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Originally Posted by Presice View Post
One word after seeing this....Tactility!! The exterior design looks good, but I'm concerned about the lack of buttons, switches and real door handles. Tactility enhances connection. Tapping away at a screen or capacitive switches takes away from that. I really liked BMW's approach to control in cars like the current gen X3. The iX was a step back when the HVAC went into the display. I don't want to drive my phone.
"I don't want to drive my phone". This expression deserves a separate stream of endless accolades.

It's puzzling why there is such an emphasis on intentionally engineering distractions for the driver in the name of minimalistic interiors.

Cautiously optimistic about the possibility that the final production model will reflect a more sensible approach to managing driver controls.
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