XC40 electric - new digital dash styles

redbuta · Oct 19th, 2019, 10:47

The new XC40 all electric seems to have new digital dash styles, compared with standard 12.3-inch ones in most other new Volvos. Just wondering if there could be a software update in the future to enable this.

Compared to my colleagues' latest VAG/BMW/Merc toys, Volvo's impressive hardware in display & HMI department are significantly "under-utilised".

See below photo from a website.

WhatNext? · Oct 19th, 2019, 11:15

The new system is based on Android Automotive

Doubt Volvo will spend manpower and time to do this. Too much work and possible things to go wrong.

They would rather sell you and me a new car

I think this is crying out for a bigger screen

12 to 13 inch, keep the portrait style 4:3 (like iPads) or 3:2 (like Microsoft Surface) aspect ratio

redbuta · Oct 19th, 2019, 11:38

Sounds like that will be the case, I'll persuade myself to forget about it.

The "cool" effect will die out over time, when new gadgets coming out.

And I prefer reading road signs myself, navigation is just an assist in most cases...

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Originally Posted by WhatNext?

The new system is based on Android Automotive

Doubt Volvo will spend manpower and time to do this. Too much work and possible things to go wrong.

They would rather sell you and me a new car

I think this is crying out for a bigger screen

12 to 13 inch, keep the portrait style 4:3 (like iPads) or 3:2 (like Microsoft Surface) aspect ratio

familymangreg · Oct 19th, 2019, 17:02

The other interesting thing which I spotted in a similar photo elsewhere is a virtual camera button on the home screen, top left. Something many of us have been keen to see for a very long time.

:wq

MOzS90 · Oct 19th, 2019, 19:26

Very disappointed to hear these are available to order next Spring. My local dealer doesn’t think deliveries will be until early 2021. I was under the impression they would be available for delivery by next summer.

Balls

Oct 19th, 2019, 10:47	#1
redbuta Junior Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2023 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Tyne and Wear	XC40 electric - new digital dash styles The new XC40 all electric seems to have new digital dash styles, compared with standard 12.3-inch ones in most other new Volvos. Just wondering if there could be a software update in the future to enable this. Compared to my colleagues' latest VAG/BMW/Merc toys, Volvo's impressive hardware in display & HMI department are significantly "under-utilised". See below photo from a website. __________________ MY2019 XC90 T5 Momentum Pro, Family pack, Tinted windows, BLIS, Android/Apple

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WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:27 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	The new system is based on Android Automotive Doubt Volvo will spend manpower and time to do this. Too much work and possible things to go wrong. They would rather sell you and me a new car I think this is crying out for a bigger screen 12 to 13 inch, keep the portrait style 4:3 (like iPads) or 3:2 (like Microsoft Surface) aspect ratio __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS) Last edited by WhatNext?; Oct 19th, 2019 at 11:18.

Oct 19th, 2019, 17:02	#4
familymangreg Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:17 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: York	The other interesting thing which I spotted in a similar photo elsewhere is a virtual camera button on the home screen, top left. Something many of us have been keen to see for a very long time. :wq __________________ MY21 XC90 B5D R-Design Pro, Pine Grey + blonde, all options except 3rd row aircon and nubuck headlining. Prev: XC90 D5 PP, Osmium + Charcoal + Metal Mesh. 4C air, Xenium + BLIS, Winter + HUD, Family, Tow bar, Sub, CarPlay

Oct 19th, 2019, 19:26	#5
MOzS90 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2020 22:15 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Utopia	Very disappointed to hear these are available to order next Spring. My local dealer doesn’t think deliveries will be until early 2021. I was under the impression they would be available for delivery by next summer. Balls __________________ https://imgur.com/a/c17X9

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