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    Oct 9, 2009 5:45 PM 0
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    Top Ten Tech-Heavy Car Dashboards

    Car dashboards are beginning to mimic the latest in consumer electronics as automakers try to suck in the iPod-generation as new car buyers. Here's the ten most high-tech dashboards on production cars you can buy this year or next.

    We're not just talking about touch-screen NAV systems. The latest generation of vehicles feature everything from night vision systems, 12-inch high-res LCD screens, inverted track-ball controls, 3D fuel consumption graphs, full iPod head integration and more. Click "next" to see what automakers have to offer.

    10.) 2010 Acura ZDX

    Features

    • Three-level infodeck
    • Sirius Real-Time TravelLink w/ Weather Alerts
    • Surround-Sound ELS System
    • Voice/Knob-based MMI

    • 9.) 2010 Audi R8

      Features

      • Sports car design with integrated tech
      • Next generation Audi MMI
      • Topographical Nav
      • Voice/Knob MMI
      • Phone mics integrated into the seatbelts

      • 8.) 2009 BMW 7-Series

        Features

        • 10.2-inch Black Panel LCD Screen
        • Night Vision with HUD
        • iDrive Knob-based Control
        • World's First Side-View Camera

        • 7.) 2010 Mercedes S-Class

          Features

          • Drowsiness detection
          • Next Generation COMAND interface
          • Capability for split-view screen displaying different images to driver and passengers
          • Oversized display integrated into cluster
          • Linguatronic voice control

          • 6.) 2010 Nissan GT-R

            Features

            • Uniform Multi-Function Display
            • Vehicle Performance Display Center designed by Polyphony Digital/li>
            • Full vehicle data integrated into the gauge cluster

            • 5.) 2010 Honda Insight

              Features

              • Two-tier instrument panel
              • Large 3D Meters
              • Environmental IMA display shows lifetime and current fuel consumption
              • Battery-charging display
              • XM/Sat/Nav

              • 4.) 2010 Lexus HS

                Features

                • World's first Inverted-track ball mouse control
                • High-angle info screen
                • XM Weather/Travel Control

                • 3.) 2010 Range Rover

                  Features

                  • 12-inch high-def LCD screen, biggest in a car ever
                  • GPS/Nav Infotainment system in center console with surround-cameras
                  • No Moving Parts
                  • Surround Sound System

                  • 2.) 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

                    Features

                    • Full LCD Panel with customizable readout
                    • SmartGauge eco meter grows leaves as driving becomes greener
                    • Real-time traffic with Sirius TravelLink
                    • Ford's SYNC system with voice-controlled Infotainment

                    • 1.) 2011 Chevy Volt

                      Features

                      • iPod Style Design
                      • Dual LCD Control Screens
                      • Charging Menu Controls


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