7th Gen 2024 Ford Mustang
#61
Lexus Fanatic
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 09-20-22 at 06:40 PM.
#62
Lexus Fanatic
#63
Lexus Champion
Tesla doesn't make cars, they make rolling tech that happens to be able to drive places. That's the thing the real carmakers don't understand, they need to think like a throwaway item like a phone and what makes people buy those and not what people used to look for in cars since it's just not the same.
#64
Lexus Fanatic
Tesla doesn't make cars, they make rolling tech that happens to be able to drive places. That's the thing the real carmakers don't understand, they need to think like a throwaway item like a phone and what makes people buy those and not what people used to look for in cars since it's just not the same.
I think we are focusing on two screens way too much with this Mustang. This is a serious enthusiast machine we should be very happy exists...
#65
Lexus Champion
Have you driven a Tesla? It is not a throwaway car. They are great to drive. A lot of engineering went into the "real car" design of Tesla's models too. Tesla just strikes a balance that goes more tech forward and thats where a lot of consumers are.
I think we are focusing on two screens way too much with this Mustang. This is a serious enthusiast machine we should be very happy exists...
I think we are focusing on two screens way too much with this Mustang. This is a serious enthusiast machine we should be very happy exists...
But yes you are right, this car is amazing and the screens are secondary/unimportant vs what this car is. I am excited to drive one when they come in near me
#66
Racer
iTrader: (2)
I guess manufactures are no longer trying to integrate the screens into the dash anymore. It's a shame. I love new tech but I can't stand how screens slapped in a car now resemble my computer desk at work/home. That's fine for that environment but when I am in the car I'd like it to look more integrated and polished. MB started the stupid trend of sticking an infotainment screen in the center dash top part and then most copied. Then they started making it better, but this just looks so bad. :-(
Not even a fan of how the exterior little changes look, it's odd angles that just don't seem to flow in the front.
-Nigel
Not even a fan of how the exterior little changes look, it's odd angles that just don't seem to flow in the front.
-Nigel
#67
Lexus Fanatic
Its just the latest styling trend...it will come and go.
#68
Lexus Test Driver
Well that was my whole point.
In 10yrs - these screens will look completely outdated as there will be another new fad and graphics will be even better.
Its a dumb way for these automakers to project that they are “tech advanced” by sticking a dumb Ipad and removing all physical controls.
Its done for 2 reasons:
1) try to appeal to young ppl that love Tesla / Apple design simplicity
2) save a ton of money as its much cheaper to stick on a few small screens then actually manufacture physical controls
In 10yrs - these screens will look completely outdated as there will be another new fad and graphics will be even better.
Its a dumb way for these automakers to project that they are “tech advanced” by sticking a dumb Ipad and removing all physical controls.
Its done for 2 reasons:
1) try to appeal to young ppl that love Tesla / Apple design simplicity
2) save a ton of money as its much cheaper to stick on a few small screens then actually manufacture physical controls
#69
Lexus Test Driver
The new Mustang interior design (as many other vehicles) are clearly influenced by Tesla with big screens and lack of physical buttons.
My point is its more for show rather than actual benefit to consumers. If they wanted to provide more tech they could at least offer parking sensors on the front bumper!
#70
Lexus Fanatic
We’re not coming back from screens. Information for vehicle drivers will be screens, that’s not going to change. What will change is the way the interior is designed.
#71
Lexus Fanatic
And this Mustangs interior looks nothing like it was influenced by Tesla.
what about climate controlled (heated and cooled) seats? You can get them on the current Stang. Tesla?
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 09-21-22 at 09:26 AM.
#72
Lexus Fanatic
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Well that was my whole point.
In 10yrs - these screens will look completely outdated as there will be another new fad and graphics will be even better.
Its a dumb way for these automakers to project that they are “tech advanced” by sticking a dumb Ipad and removing all physical controls.
Its done for 2 reasons:
1) try to appeal to young ppl that love Tesla / Apple design simplicity
2) save a ton of money as its much cheaper to stick on a few small screens then actually manufacture physical controls
In 10yrs - these screens will look completely outdated as there will be another new fad and graphics will be even better.
Its a dumb way for these automakers to project that they are “tech advanced” by sticking a dumb Ipad and removing all physical controls.
Its done for 2 reasons:
1) try to appeal to young ppl that love Tesla / Apple design simplicity
2) save a ton of money as its much cheaper to stick on a few small screens then actually manufacture physical controls
#73
Lexus Test Driver
There is no benefit to most ppl to dig through menus to turn on their heated seats or adjust AC functions.
You honestly think manufacturers will be providing updates on screens that are 10yrs old?! I wonder what will happen if they break which is probably inevitable on 10yr + timeframe.
#74
Lexus Test Driver
But you are comparing the new Mustang to Tesla.
And this Mustangs interior looks nothing like it was influenced by Tesla.
Ford offers magnaride suspension on the Mustang. Tesla does not.
what about climate controlled (heated and cooled) seats? You can get them on the current Stang. Tesla?
And this Mustangs interior looks nothing like it was influenced by Tesla.
Ford offers magnaride suspension on the Mustang. Tesla does not.
what about climate controlled (heated and cooled) seats? You can get them on the current Stang. Tesla?
Again my point was that the Ipad screen implementation is dumb and done to make it seem that now the new Mustang is tech savvy when in reality it doesn’t have basic functions.
Go to a Tesla store and play with their User Interface for 5 minutes. It is well ahead of any automaker in terms of its capabilities.
#75
Lexus Fanatic
And the point about them being outdated, physical controls absolutely do LOOK outdated over time. Just like anything else they are designed to meet current styling trends and those go out of style.