The KNOB(tm)!!!!!!




I like it so far!

 

I like what I'm seeing so far...

Edit: The screen isn't the 8.4 Uconnect2.. It seems to be the regular one, hinting at a lower trim model..

 

I like what I'm seeing so far...

Edit: The screen isn't the 8.4 Uconnect2.. It seems to be the regular one, hinting at a lower trim model..

Yeah looks like the 5" radio. BUT, the vehicle still has the auto parking, etc buttons below the screen...

 

I also like what I see so far. Unlike the ext pics, these show me a lot more of what I'd be seeing if this were my next car, and it's a ton nicer on the dash & console than most modern cluttered cars like the two-tiered Civic.
http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/sedans/1211_2013_honda_civic_quick_drive/42001486/2013-Honda-Civic-interior-2.jpg

 

This...intrigues me.

 

Holy crap that console is awesome! Love the design so far!

 

Yeah looks like the 5" radio. BUT, the vehicle still has the auto parking, etc buttons below the screen...

And this is something I wouldn't understand with packaging.. Auto Parking but a regular screen :closedeyes:

 

And this is something I wouldn't understand with packaging.. Auto Parking but a regular screen :closedeyes:

It's a mule. It could have a mix of parts for testing.

Mike

 

And this is something I wouldn't understand with packaging.. Auto Parking but a regular screen :closedeyes:

The elderly love auto parking, but do not go for Bluetooth phones and GPS navigation.

 

The elderly love auto parking, but do not go for Bluetooth phones and GPS navigation.

I believe this, but I have actually never seen anyone use auto parking.

Mike
I like the dash, but to me it looks like they took the piano black section from a Dart and then sat a radio/AC vent pod on top of it.

Probably the quality of the picture. I know they didn't really. I hope this makes sense

Mike

 

It's a mule. It could have a mix of parts for testing.

Mike

The interior looks production ready to be a mule for testing parts..
Keeping in mind, the auto park involves software changes..

 

Nice very upscale European... if you like that sort of thing

 

I believe this, but I have actually never seen anyone use auto parking.

Mike
I like the dash, but to me it looks like they took the piano black section from a Dart and then sat a radio/AC vent pod on top of it.

Probably the quality of the picture. I know they didn't really. I hope this makes sense

Mike

actually, i see that now. It DOES look like it's just stacked ontop of the island bezel in the Dart.

 

I believe this, but I have actually never seen anyone use auto parking.

Mike
I like the dash, but to me it looks like they took the piano black section from a Dart and then sat a radio/AC vent pod on top of it.

Probably the quality of the picture. I know they didn't really. I hope this makes sense

Mike

As I do not live in a High Urban area, it is never needed, so me either.

 

To me it looks like the serious workplace of a semi truck with the layout of these controls Not saying that is a bad thing... For sure an interesting design. Can't wait to sit in one...

 

I like it! The knob and electric parking brake, nice touch. :thumbsup:

 

Seriously so far not one complaint about interior design the new 200 could be a blockbuster!

 

The interior looks production ready to be a mule for testing parts..
Keeping in mind, the auto park involves software changes..

Umm until job one is to build cars to be sold at dealerships, they are all preproduction mules.

Mike

Seriously so far not one complaint about interior design the new 200 could be a blockbuster!

I had a complaint.

Mike

actually, i see that now. It DOES look like it's just stacked ontop of the island bezel in the Dart.

Right!?!?!

Mike

 

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Right!?!?!

Mike

I'm pretty sure this is a mule; and probably a little farther from production design than we think. Even the cluster looks a bit off; like it's too big for the "dart" dash.

 

I'm pretty sure this is a mule; and probably a little farther from production design than we think. Even the cluster looks a bit off; like it's too big for the "dart" dash.

I know they didn't do that, but it looks that way. Cluster looks like the common TFT cluster to me.

It is a mule... Finish of materials is not set in stone

Mike

 

I like it so far. I'm hoping they make the 3.6 optional.

 

Nice very upscale European... if you like that sort of thing

Actually the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw this is: so much for mixing European and American styling! That interior is 100% American in style, no way any European house would offer with something like that (not Lancia surely, so I think we also have an answer to that question).
Looks massive, solid, almost brutal in its proportions: people will love it IMO. And goes well with the seemingly high belt line of the exterior and the metal-to-glass ratio.
They are going for a look that suggests safety and solidity, a good decision IMO.

But is there really no better way to integrate the 8" screen? All that black plastic around it sucks!

 

I will voice my complaint. The center console looks high and wide. That usually means my right leg won't be comfortable. I have the same issue with my Challenger and it was present in my 300C as well. It keeps me from being as comfortable as I could be, but then my legs are longer proportionally than my arms.

But visually, I like the look of it so far.

 

I thought the "knob" was for increasing room on the center console. All I see is Chrysler taking things out of the dash and adding them to the extra space that was supposed to be there.

 

So making the HVAC and other controls easier to reach and thus operate is a bad thing? :huh: