Toyota is installing a “full LCD digital meter” on newly announced minor change models and full model changes in Japan and overseas. Most recently, it has been adopted in the improved European model Yaris , proving that it can be installed in almost all car models.
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Toyota’s new Yaris infotainment system updated
Equipped with a new infotainment system. One of the new features is a customizable driver instrument display, with four options to choose from. Screen size varies depending on the model selected. ‘High’, ‘GR Sport’ or ‘Premiere Edition’ grades will be offered with a 12.3-inch fully digital LCD meter , while others will get a 7-inch LCD version. Furthermore, the infotainment screen size is also determined by the model, with either a 9-inch or 10.5-inch display being offered as his two options . There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto functionality, and Toyota has improved the Yaris’ voice recognition software so it can respond to various commands for functions like climate control.
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Is a full LCD digital meter good?
The Mercedes-Benz MBUX is equipped with a full LCD digital meter in the S-Class, which was launched on August 9, 2017, and the A -Class , which was announced and launched on October 18, 2018 . BMW “Live Cockpit” is installed in Japan in the ” 8 Series ” announced on November 9, 2018 and the ” 3 Series ” announced on January 30, 2019 . Audi has been equipped with a “virtual cockpit” since the ” TT ” released in Japan on August 20, 2015 . It seems that overseas car manufacturers are adopting full LCD digital meters from an especially early stage.
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What are the benefits of a full LCD digital meter?
The biggest advantage depends on the system installed, but in most cases it is possible to display a lot of information within the meter . For example, by displaying a map in the meter, it is possible to minimize the movement of the driver’s field of vision while driving. Furthermore, it is customizable and there are many variations in the content and screens you want to display.
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What are the disadvantages of a full LCD digital meter?
The disadvantages of a full LCD digital meter include personal details, but compared to the “Optitron meter + information display” that has been used in many cars up until now , it is flat and does not have the feeling of a meter, and it can be used in a game monitor. It feels like I’m looking at a meter. There are some car models that have the novelty of full LCD display, but feel that they lack a sense of luxury .
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Japanese cars that have started to have full LCD digital meters
Japanese cars are slow to adopt full LCD digital meters compared to other countries, such as Honda’s ” Fit ,” which was released on February 14, 2020, and the ” Honda e ,” which was released on October 30, 2020 . “ Levorg ” was released by Subaru on November 26, 2020 . ” Note e-POWER ” released by Nissan on December 23, 2020 ” Note Aura e-POWER ” released on August 17, 2021 ” ARIYA ” released on November 12, 2021 .
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What types of cars will be equipped with full LCD digital meters in the future?
Many future cars will be equipped with a “full LCD digital meter,” and Toyota will use it in the “ Yaris ” and “ Corolla ” series. It is a car and a brand that Toyota can be proud of around the world, and it is a car and a brand that Toyota can be proud of around the world, and continues to record the number one annual sales worldwide. 2021 marks 55 years since the first Corolla was released. A “full LCD digital meter” is finally being adopted in a car that has achieved a total of 50 million units produced worldwide. Furthermore, ” RAV4 “, ” Harrier “, ” Crown “, etc. Personally, I like the “Optitron meter + information display” as it combines a car-like feel and convenience, but what do you think? Personally, I don’t think it’s a good idea to choose one based solely on novelty, but there is no doubt that there will be more cars with LCD screens in the future.