The Skoda Kamiq’s infotainment system; how user friendly and feature packed does it compare with its rivals?
Modern car interiors, will almost always have the infotainment system as a key part situated in the center of them having everything from navigation to charting entertainment or even vehicle settings. The Kamiq has Skoda's latest system, with touchscreen display, smartphone integration and voice control. But user opinions about its effectiveness range from wildly enthusiastic to wildly skeptical. It’s loved by some for its easytolearn intuitive layout and responsive app, hated by others for its steep learning curve and random bugs. The discussions usually lead to comparisons with other manufacturers' systems, for example from Volkswagen, Seat or even premium brands. Screen size, resolution, load times, and whether or not physical buttons are present vs touch controls are all part of what makes up the whole user experience. Next up, we look at how the Kamiq’s infotainment system measures up, and whether it helps or hinders the driving experience.
I used both the Kamiq and the VW T-Roc, and I have to say I prefer the Kamiq’s system. It's just more intuitive and cleaner graphics. Plus the gesture control feature is pretty neat once you get used to it.
Although I’m not very tech savvy, I found the Kamiq’s infotainment system a little overwelming at first. I do miss more physical buttons, but there’s definitely a learning curve. Driving can get distracting while using it.
It’s not bad, but it’s not revolutionary. The one thing I do like about it is how easily it can connect with Android Auto. Google Maps and Spotify on the big screen makes my commute so much easier.
I was skeptical about the Kamiq’s infotainment, coming from a premium brand. I was pleasantly surprised, though. The screen is crisp, it’s responsive, and it has every feature I need. It's not as fancy as an Audi, but it works and doesn't fuss about it.
Are these touchscreen only systems a step backward or am I the only one who thinks so? There are too many times I’ve hit the wrong button on a bumpy road. I’d take physical controls any day.
Actually, the Kamiq’s voice control is pretty good. At first I was skeptical, but it picks up my commands most of the time. It's a nice safety feature if you don't want to take your hands off the wheel.
With the Kamiq, I think Skoda got the balance right with its system. It's a good balance of tech for techies and simplicity for my parents not to get frustrated. That's no small feat.
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