Garrett
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I've noticed a few things from the drivers seat - some good, some bad - over the past few months with the new ride...figured I'd share.
Dash:
- What the heck is the plastic thingy they use to cover the area where the trailer system goes if you have that option? It appears to be a quarter holder, but I don't know?
- What the heck is the little opening area under that? I assume it's where you set your key, or maybe a lighter...or a roll of Benjamins?
- I love the actual buttons for the heated steering wheel and seats (wife's jeep is all digital..too many 'clicks'), but I also don't like how all the buttons are very small. I actually preferred the setup on the Navigator and Denali, both of which we were looking at before choosing the Expy.
- The wireless charger is nice, but it's definitely positioned awkwardly. I'd much rather have it where the Nav has it.
Navigation / Sync:
- The thing is sloooooow for the first few minutes after startup. It reminds me of the old laptop full of **** I had back in college.
- I like the display overall, but I'm hoping it continues to be updated like the Jeep UConnect system.
- Speaking of that, WHY IN THE HELL isn't the speed limit always shown when the navigation screen is displayed? Again, our '14 Jeep has this...seems like it would be standard and not only available when a destination is plugged in.
- I do love the fact that the navigation pops up on the drivers display when using the factory Nav. This is one reason (along with great traffic updates/status) I use the factory Nav over Waze or Google Maps.
- Speaking of Apple Car Play, I'm hoping eventually it will be wireless. I hate plugging my phone in.
- Voice activation is nice and very responsive. Usually with those things you give it two or three tries then say, "Awww F it" and complete your action manually.
- Drivers display is clean and crisp, but options are just meh.
Ride:
- LOVE IT. Super smooth and quiet. My wife begs me to trade this for her Jeep because of the ride alone.
- In the mornings, the shifts between 3-4-5 are a bit harsh, but after the engine warms up, things smooth out. Minor nuisance.
- I like standard and eco mode - mainly because of the cloud like feel with the CCD, but I can't stand the sport mode. Shifting is way too harsh and herky jerky. This is why I'll go with the performance/tow tune with 5 star to maintain the smooth shifting feel.
Dash:
- What the heck is the plastic thingy they use to cover the area where the trailer system goes if you have that option? It appears to be a quarter holder, but I don't know?
- What the heck is the little opening area under that? I assume it's where you set your key, or maybe a lighter...or a roll of Benjamins?
- I love the actual buttons for the heated steering wheel and seats (wife's jeep is all digital..too many 'clicks'), but I also don't like how all the buttons are very small. I actually preferred the setup on the Navigator and Denali, both of which we were looking at before choosing the Expy.
- The wireless charger is nice, but it's definitely positioned awkwardly. I'd much rather have it where the Nav has it.
Navigation / Sync:
- The thing is sloooooow for the first few minutes after startup. It reminds me of the old laptop full of **** I had back in college.
- I like the display overall, but I'm hoping it continues to be updated like the Jeep UConnect system.
- Speaking of that, WHY IN THE HELL isn't the speed limit always shown when the navigation screen is displayed? Again, our '14 Jeep has this...seems like it would be standard and not only available when a destination is plugged in.
- I do love the fact that the navigation pops up on the drivers display when using the factory Nav. This is one reason (along with great traffic updates/status) I use the factory Nav over Waze or Google Maps.
- Speaking of Apple Car Play, I'm hoping eventually it will be wireless. I hate plugging my phone in.
- Voice activation is nice and very responsive. Usually with those things you give it two or three tries then say, "Awww F it" and complete your action manually.
- Drivers display is clean and crisp, but options are just meh.
Ride:
- LOVE IT. Super smooth and quiet. My wife begs me to trade this for her Jeep because of the ride alone.
- In the mornings, the shifts between 3-4-5 are a bit harsh, but after the engine warms up, things smooth out. Minor nuisance.
- I like standard and eco mode - mainly because of the cloud like feel with the CCD, but I can't stand the sport mode. Shifting is way too harsh and herky jerky. This is why I'll go with the performance/tow tune with 5 star to maintain the smooth shifting feel.