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VW GOLF 8 Infotainment Summary
New standards meet proven Golf feeling. Is less really always more?
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VW Golf 8The digital cockpit in the new Golf 8 comes with a high-resolution 10.25-inch color display in the instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch color display in the head unit. With the optional Head-up Display, the windshield of the Golf 8 even becomes a projection surface where speed, assistance system information or navigation instructions can be displayed.
In addition, the Golf also offers an optional voice control system which tries to catch up with competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The assistant, which can be activated with a simple „Hey VW“ or „Hey Volkswagen“, undergoes a continuous learning process and also understands free speech like „I‘m cold“. The We Connect Plus online voice control is even better at understanding the driver’s needs.
A definite eye-catcher is the Touch slider used for climate control, which was already presented in the Seat study el-Born.
Pushing the Touch Slider works quite reliably while it takes some getting used to the sensor’s reaction and the resulting gesture control. We Connect‘s online service is included by default. By using a mobile phone app, the driver can, for instance, check the range, open the doors, display the parking position or activate the parking heater. If, by any chance, you happen to have several Golf 8 models in your garage, simply upload your profile in the cloud and store certain vehicle settings. You can then effortlessly access them in every new Golf 8.
With the help of the Alexa app, you can even operate your smart Home while on the move and, for example, turn on the heat so you come home to a cozy and warm living room. In short, with the new Golf 8 you can do much more than just drive a car.
In the following report we will go into more detail about the various features, displays and input modalities.
CAR OVERVIEW
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Gestic InputIn the new Golf 8 the driver can make a lot happen with a small gesture.
Assessment
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Input ModalityNatural Speech Recognition Gestic Input Touch slider Instrument Cluster
Head Unit Controls Segment ComparisonSteering Wheel Control Center Touch slider
Specification Upcoming CarsContact Info
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Natural Speech Recognition
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from „Hey Mercedes“ and „Hello BMW“.
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone, navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
Even though the system seems systematically structured, there is only a minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control is simply part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
The Golf also offers an optional voice control system which tries to catch up with competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The assistant, which can be activated with a simple „Hey VW“ or „Hey Volkswagen“, undergoes a continuous learning process and also understands free speech like „I‘m cold“. We Connect Plus online voice control is even better at understanding the driver’s needs.
SPEECH OVERVIEW
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Natural Speech RecognitionIt only needs a “Hey Volkswagen“ to activate voice control and interact with the Golf.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from „Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone, navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
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Gestic Input
Assessment
INPUT MODALITY
The user can move around the main menu and various submenus to switch the radio station, songs, or photos.
The position and head unit orientation towards the driver ensures good accessibility to the gestic input.
The gestures to control the Discover Pro are right-to-left and left-to-right, top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top, single hand gestures. In comparison to the gesture control in the BMW X7 there is no substantial additional value as opposed to interacting with the system via touchscreen.
The detection of gestures often required several attempts.Therefore, the input modality should be classified as deficient.
In addition to the natural speech recognition in the new Golf 8 the driver can make use of gestic input. It does take some practice to learn how the sensors react. Still, once you have gotten the hang of it you can use it to switch pages in the menu and operate the radio.
GESTIC OVERVIEW
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Assessment
By tapping and sliding across the different areas the temperature, the audio settings and the screensaver function can be adjusted.
Therefore, there is no need to click through several submenus. This interaction is unique and not comparable to any other interaction concept we have analyzed in 21 vehicles on screens.
It takes some time to get used to operating the Touch slider while driving. Since there is no haptic feedback, it is particularly difficult to find the right position for your finger without looking at the Touch slider.
It takes several swipes to set the temperature from the lowest to the maximum temperature. Compared to an ordinary temperature scroll wheel it is no improvement in terms of the usability.
A highlight regarding the interaction via touch input is the so-called Touch slider which is located directly next to the head unit and has already been presented in the Seat study el-Born.
Touch slider
TOUCH SLIDER OVERVIEW
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The instrument cluster can be configured individually. With just a few clicks it transforms from the classic display with speedometer and rev counter into a combination of navigation map and media display. Alternatively, the IC can present relevant information about the assistance systems. The instrument cluster can be configured individually.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
Overview
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Display Size Instrument Cluster (Digital Cockpit) 10, 25“ IC OVERVIEW
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Natural Speech RecognitionIt only needs a “Hey Volkswagen“ to activate voice control and interact with the Golf.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from „Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone, navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
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Consumption
Avg. consumption
Distance/time
Avg. Speed
Gear indicator
Fuel gauge
Assistance systems
Features
The majority of the different elements is arranged in the first third of the infotainment system architecture. The last elements to be operated are track playmodes in the audio feature.
Features & Content Distribution
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
Operat. temp.s
Navigation
Audio
Telephone
Speed
Acceleration
Compass
Destination info
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HMI-SITEMAP
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There is no central push-turn control; the system is operated via the head unit touch screen, touch slider, gestic or by voice control. The tiles in the head unit can be arranged individually with a long press. In addition, the driver can create shortcuts, for example, for the media menu or telephone.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
HU OVERVIEW
Overview
Display Size head unit (Discover Pro / MIB 3 10, 25“
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Natural Speech RecognitionIt only needs a “Hey Volkswagen“ to activate voice control and interact with the Golf.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from „Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone, navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
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Telephone
Radio/Media
Navigation
Vehicle
App-connect
Users
Sound
Shop
Features
The majority of the different elements is arranged in the first half of the infotainment system architecture and can be accessedby using a range of three up to six clicks. The elements of level 12 are part of an active navigation route in the navigation. The features are colorfully desigend with animations and a modern kind of design.
Features & Content Distribution
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
Background
Help
Settings
Legal
Assisstance systems
Climate
Park Menu
Drive Modes
HMI-SITEMAP
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With the so-called touch control centers right next to the head unit and the instrument cluster, as well as the Touch slider to operate the temperature and the audio volume, VW presents an input concept with a reduced number of buttons. But what does this mean in terms of numbers? In the end there is no crucial difference to the model of the same segment (Δ-2). Nevertheless the Golf 8 appears more minimalistic than the A-class since most of the controls can be found on the steering wheel.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
Segment Comparison
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Natural Speech RecognitionIt only needs a “Hey Volkswagen“ to activate voice control and interact with the Golf.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from „Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone, navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
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The Touch slider next to the head unit should be mentioned as a new element of a minimalistic appearance. However, less is not always more. Especially while driving it is much more difficult to regulate sound or the temperature by positioning the finger on the Touch slider and slide it in different directions as opposed to using a scroll wheel. Still, the Golf 8 shows that there is an innovative way to optically reduce the in-vehicle-infotainment controls and present new ways of interacting.
Is less always more?
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
VW Golf 8 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-class 2019 VW Touareg 2019
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Assistance system control elements
Radio/ media controls
Assistance system menu
Assistance system main switchIC Control Elements
IC Views
Voice Control
Steering wheel heating
Steering Wheel
Radio/ media controls
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Control Center
Assistance system feature
Park Menu
Hazard Lights
Climate Feature
Drive Mode
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Touch slider
Passenger temperature
Driver temperature
Mute/Unmute Display on/off
Audio volume
17SPECIFICATIONS UPCOMING CARS CONTACT INFO
Equipment LevelLife line
Display SizesHead Unit (Discover Pro / MIB 3) 10, 25“ Instrument Cluster (Digital Cockpit) 10, 25“
Software Version1.9.2
Input ModalitiesTouchscreen Speech Gestic
ApplicationWe Connect App
ConnectivityCAR OVERVIEW
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Natural Speech RecognitionIt only needs a “Hey Volkswagen“ to activate voice control and interact with the Golf.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from „Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone, navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
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We have analyzed over 350 vehicles and selected the most interesting ones in terms of infotainment systems. Currently we are providing a new vehicle in the database screens every three weeks. We will increase the number of units as soon as we can offer vehicles, available on the American and Asian markets in addition to the European market as well.
A new vehicle every three weeks
SPECIFICATIONS UPCOMING CARS CONTACT INFO
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Josina Formann
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