After the rise of smartphones, the intelligence of vehicle and machine systems has also entered rapid development. Vehicle multimedia systems have developed from radios to mobile phone interconnection and human-computer interaction, and more and more new functions have been developed and applied. Now some cars can even compete with mobile phones. I remember doing an experiment on the 2018 Emgrand GL some time ago. The GKUI intelligent ecosystem it carries not only competes horizontally with BMW iDrive and Cadillac CUE, but also "cross-border" challenges the voice systems of the iOS and Android camps. What's more, the performance of the on-board system developed by this autonomous car is not inferior.
But can cars really replace mobile phones? Will the use of in-vehicle intelligent systems be as convenient as smartphones?
Today I will talk to you about "vehicle intelligent systems". Let’s take Emgrand GL, Lavida Plus, and Sagitar as examples. As three best-selling family cars, the quality of these three cars can also represent the current car manufacturing levels of independent and joint venture car companies. By studying their multimedia configurations, we can know where the current "in-vehicle intelligent system" in the automotive industry has developed.
Emgrand GL: The ease of use is the same as that of a mobile phone.
The 2018 Emgrand GL is equipped with the GKUI smart ecosystem. GKUI is a smart vehicle system launched by Geely in March this year. This system is based on Android and is an in-vehicle system independently developed by Geely. This system is similar to a smartphone in terms of screen operation and practical functions.
The screens of smartphones are getting larger and larger, because large screens can bring better visual enjoyment to users. The same is true for the large central control screen of the car. The 8-inch full touch screen of Emgrand GL is very advantageous. In addition, the UI interface of the second largest screen is designed with reference to the smartphones that people are accustomed to using. In addition, the relatively sci-fi and simple button-less design around the central control screen makes the Emgrand GL's large screen more popular among users of the same level.
The second point of the "intelligent ecosystem" is reflected in voice control. The 2018 Emgrand GL is equipped with a new generation of iFlytek intelligent voice system, which can be realized through voice operations such as telephone, radio, navigation, window control, and air tone. , and the speech recognition is relatively high.
In terms of function usage, GKUI rarely integrates BAT’s map applications on a set of vehicles, but the application recommends Amap more highly and has better navigation functions. In terms of entertainment performance, a large number of music and radio resources are preset, and it also supports more advanced mobile phone APP remote control functions. Overall, the in-vehicle intelligent system of the 2018 Emgrand GL still provides users with a high value-added experience, which also proves the importance and investment that independent car companies place on intelligent vehicle configurations.
Lavida Plus: The car is practical enough, but not entertaining enough.
Lavida has been the joint venture brand’s single-model sales champion for five consecutive years, but its level of intelligence has been criticized by consumers. The launch of Lavida Plus will further increase the practicality of Lavida, especially in terms of on-board intelligent systems, making it the leader among joint venture models.
Lavida Plus offers 6.5-inch and 8-inch touch screens. It is worth mentioning that the upgraded large central control screen of the Lavida Plus has specially dealt with the "screen reflection problem" existing in most models, reducing the reflectivity and providing good visual effects during the day.
Voice control is the current trend, and Lavida Plus will certainly not miss it. The intelligent system of Lavida Plus integrates iFlytek's speech recognition technology and can understand Shanghainese and other dialects. Currently, operations such as voice navigation, music playback, and radio can be implemented.
Functionally, the Lavida Extra High Edition has several practical functions. It can not only provide license plate traffic restriction navigation, but also tell the driver whether there is traffic restriction today. At the same time, real-time road navigation can also be achieved. In addition, you can also use Bluetooth to connect to your mobile phone, which is more practical and easy to operate. In general, the smart system upgrade of Lavida Plus allows users to see the sincerity of joint venture cars.
Sagitar: Cars are far less useful than mobile phones, and the level of intelligence needs to be improved.
Finally, let’s take a look at the Sagitar.
The Sagitar can be said to be one of the most popular models among Volkswagen brands, but compared with the Emgrand GL and Lavida Plus mentioned above, the Sagitar is not so "fashionable". Although it has undergone several upgrades, Sagitar is still born on the PQ35 platform. The technology of the platform is slightly behind the times, resulting in the Sagitar being unable to upgrade and adjust the styling and air conditioning, and many new technologies cannot be applied in configuration.
Take the large central control screen as an example. The top version of the Sagitar only has a 6.5-inch screen. Compared with the 8-inch screens of the Emgrand GL and Lavida Plus, and the more modern center console design, the Sagitar is not "beatable".
In terms of the central control entertainment system, Sagitar currently does not have the functions of mobile phone interconnection and natural speech recognition. It can only realize the interconnection between cars and machines through the USB interface. In terms of navigation, in an era when most systems choose to use navigation data, Sagitar still uses SD cards. It has to be said that Sagitar's investment in "in-vehicle intelligent systems" is indeed lower than the level of cars of the same class.
Summary: From the perspective of the three-car system, the use and functions of the car are still not as convenient as the mobile phone. However, it is undeniable that the popularity of smart cars has improved the fun and convenience of driving. In addition, in terms of intelligence level, the ranking of these three cars is as follows: Emgrand GL
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