Hmmm, my '12 R/T turns on whatever I had on when I shut it off with the remote start. I always made sure the heat was up, defrost front/rear was on and seat heaters were on prior to getting out of it in the winter. I hit the remote start and come out 10 min later after work to warm seats and a defrosted SUV. Not sure why mine does that and you's didn't?? Some of the other stuff seems interesting, but I still like the looks of my 12 better and don't think I could stand the dial-a-gear feature. I just can't see using the paddle shifters on my R/T. I like it, but I'm definately not going to be going hard enough into/out-of corners to justify a flip of the paddle to maintain control. BMW, Porsche...yea, but not the R/T...LOL

 

I won't disagree that this interface is considered "cool". But in the end it's all about cost. Plastic buttons (or anything that moves) are expensive compared to more programming in a TFT. Having said that, the best user interfaces on the market (e.g. Audi) have a combination of buttons, *****, and a TFT. It's a science that can be done right or wrong, or you can just go for low cost.

 

nice write up...

 

"Cool" translates -- IMHO -- to flash and show when it takes 2 or 3 screens to apply the function you're seeking. I think Dodge got it right with their UConnect where the screens are simple and easy to navigate.
I agree costs are definitely a consideration but I would put customer satisfaction way above "cool" if it came down to that. Plus, "cool" kind of peters out after age 35 anyway, which is where the Durango market starts. I don't see too many 20-somethings driving Durangos. :-)

 

You can also adjust the climate with your voice in my R/T

Buttons, we don't need no stinkin buttons.....

 

lol :-)

 

You can tell it what to do but I doubt it will get it right...they seem to have a mind of their own
STEVE

 

You're still talking about the Durango right? LOL

 

That new radio does act a lot like a wife...sometimes they do what you want and make you smile and sometimes you just wanna (well you know)

 

Sure you can talk to to it, but without buttons, you can't adjust the temp and listen to the radio or be on the phone at the same time. About the only time I use the voice system is if I want a radio station that would take too many button pushes ;-)