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10-09-2009, 07:25 PM
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_High-Tech-Dashboards.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/High-Tech-Dashboards.jpg)Car dashboards are beginning to mimic the latest in consumer electronics as automakers try to suck in the iPod-generation as new car buyers. Here's the ten most high-tech dashboards on production cars you can buy this year or next.
We're not just talking about touch-screen NAV systems. The latest generation of vehicles feature everything from night vision systems, 12-inch high-res LCD screens, inverted track-ball controls, 3D fuel consumption graphs, full iPod head integration and more. Click "next" to see what automakers have to offer.
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10.) 2010 Acura ZDX (http://jalopnik.com/5367293/2010-acura-zdx-first-drive)
Features
Three-level infodeck
Sirius Real-Time TravelLink w/ Weather Alerts
Surround-Sound ELS System
Voice/Knob-based MMI
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_AudiR8.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_AudiR8.jpg)
9.) 2010 Audi R8
Features
Sports car design with integrated tech
Next generation Audi MMI (http://jalopnik.com/tag/audi-mmi/)
Topographical Nav
Voice/Knob MMI
Phone mics integrated into the seatbelts
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_7-series.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_7-series.jpg)
8.) 2009 BMW 7-Series
Features
10.2-inch Black Panel LCD Screen
Night Vision with HUD
iDrive Knob-based Control
World's First Side-View Camera
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_SClass.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_SClass.jpg)
7.) 2010 Mercedes S-Class
Features
Drowsiness detection
Next Generation COMAND interface
Capability for split-view screen displaying different images to driver and passengers
Oversized display integrated into cluster
Linguatronic voice control
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_2010_Nissan_GTR_Spec.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/2010_Nissan_GTR_Spec.jpg)
6.) 2010 Nissan GT-R
Features
Uniform Multi-Function Display
Vehicle Performance Display Center designed by Polyphony Digital/li>
Full vehicle data integrated into the gauge cluster (http://jalopnik.com/tag/gauge-cluster/)
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Insight.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Insight.jpg)
5.) 2010 Honda Insight
Features
Two-tier instrument panel
Large 3D Meters
Environmental IMA display shows lifetime and current fuel consumption
Battery-charging display
XM/Sat/Nav
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_LexusHS.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_LexusHS.jpg)
4.) 2010 Lexus HS
Features
World's first Inverted-track ball mouse control
High-angle info screen
XM Weather/Travel Control
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Range.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Range.jpg)
3.) 2010 Range Rover
Features
12-inch high-def LCD screen, biggest in a car ever
GPS/Nav Infotainment system in center console with surround-cameras
No Moving Parts
Surround Sound System
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Fusion2.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Fusion2.jpg)
2.) 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Features
Full LCD Panel with customizable readout
SmartGauge eco meter grows leaves as driving becomes greener
Real-time traffic with Sirius TravelLink
Ford's SYNC system with voice-controlled Infotainment
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Volt.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Volt.jpg)
1.) 2011 Chevy Volt
Features
iPod Style Design
Dual LCD Control Screens
Charging Menu Controls
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We're not just talking about touch-screen NAV systems. The latest generation of vehicles feature everything from night vision systems, 12-inch high-res LCD screens, inverted track-ball controls, 3D fuel consumption graphs, full iPod head integration and more. Click "next" to see what automakers have to offer.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_ZDX.jpg
10.) 2010 Acura ZDX (http://jalopnik.com/5367293/2010-acura-zdx-first-drive)
Features
Three-level infodeck
Sirius Real-Time TravelLink w/ Weather Alerts
Surround-Sound ELS System
Voice/Knob-based MMI
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_AudiR8.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_AudiR8.jpg)
9.) 2010 Audi R8
Features
Sports car design with integrated tech
Next generation Audi MMI (http://jalopnik.com/tag/audi-mmi/)
Topographical Nav
Voice/Knob MMI
Phone mics integrated into the seatbelts
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_7-series.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_7-series.jpg)
8.) 2009 BMW 7-Series
Features
10.2-inch Black Panel LCD Screen
Night Vision with HUD
iDrive Knob-based Control
World's First Side-View Camera
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_SClass.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_SClass.jpg)
7.) 2010 Mercedes S-Class
Features
Drowsiness detection
Next Generation COMAND interface
Capability for split-view screen displaying different images to driver and passengers
Oversized display integrated into cluster
Linguatronic voice control
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_2010_Nissan_GTR_Spec.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/2010_Nissan_GTR_Spec.jpg)
6.) 2010 Nissan GT-R
Features
Uniform Multi-Function Display
Vehicle Performance Display Center designed by Polyphony Digital/li>
Full vehicle data integrated into the gauge cluster (http://jalopnik.com/tag/gauge-cluster/)
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Insight.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Insight.jpg)
5.) 2010 Honda Insight
Features
Two-tier instrument panel
Large 3D Meters
Environmental IMA display shows lifetime and current fuel consumption
Battery-charging display
XM/Sat/Nav
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_LexusHS.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_LexusHS.jpg)
4.) 2010 Lexus HS
Features
World's first Inverted-track ball mouse control
High-angle info screen
XM Weather/Travel Control
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Range.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Range.jpg)
3.) 2010 Range Rover
Features
12-inch high-def LCD screen, biggest in a car ever
GPS/Nav Infotainment system in center console with surround-cameras
No Moving Parts
Surround Sound System
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Fusion2.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Fusion2.jpg)
2.) 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Features
Full LCD Panel with customizable readout
SmartGauge eco meter grows leaves as driving becomes greener
Real-time traffic with Sirius TravelLink
Ford's SYNC system with voice-controlled Infotainment
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_10_Tech_Dash_Volt.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/10/10_Tech_Dash_Volt.jpg)
1.) 2011 Chevy Volt
Features
iPod Style Design
Dual LCD Control Screens
Charging Menu Controls
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