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
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Three-level infodeck
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Sirius Real-Time TravelLink w/ Weather Alerts
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Surround-Sound ELS System
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Voice/Knob-based MMI
9.) 2010 Audi R8
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Sports car design with integrated tech
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Next generation Audi MMI
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Topographical Nav
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Voice/Knob MMI
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Phone mics integrated into the seatbelts
8.) 2009 BMW 7-Series
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10.2-inch Black Panel LCD Screen
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Night Vision with HUD
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iDrive Knob-based Control
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World's First Side-View Camera
7.) 2010 Mercedes S-Class
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Drowsiness detection
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Next Generation COMAND interface
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Capability for split-view screen displaying different images to driver and passengers
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Oversized display integrated into cluster
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Linguatronic voice control
6.) 2010 Nissan GT-R
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Uniform Multi-Function Display
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Vehicle Performance Display Center designed by Polyphony Digital/li>
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Full vehicle data integrated into the gauge cluster
5.) 2010 Honda Insight
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Two-tier instrument panel
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Large 3D Meters
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Environmental IMA display shows lifetime and current fuel consumption
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Battery-charging display
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XM/Sat/Nav
4.) 2010 Lexus HS
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World's first Inverted-track ball mouse control
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High-angle info screen
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XM Weather/Travel Control
3.) 2010 Range Rover
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12-inch high-def LCD screen, biggest in a car ever
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GPS/Nav Infotainment system in center console with surround-cameras
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No Moving Parts
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Surround Sound System
2.) 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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Full LCD Panel with customizable readout
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SmartGauge eco meter grows leaves as driving becomes greener
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Real-time traffic with Sirius TravelLink
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Ford's SYNC system with voice-controlled Infotainment
1.) 2011 Chevy Volt
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iPod Style Design
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Dual LCD Control Screens
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Charging Menu Controls