I think the responses here are missing the point in your questions. > do these infotainment systems actually produce tangible, relevant and unquestionable bene

I think the responses here are missing the point in your questions. > do these infotainment systems actually produce tangible, relevant and unquestionable benefits? Yes for many people, but not you. The driver and passenger can change music, podcast, directions without needing to look at the phone, nor asking the driver (phone owner) to unlock their phone. A passenger can also plug in their phone without needing to figure out the bluetooth dance, and it just works, play their spotify, or podcast, or any number of things. It's also right there on the dash, you don't need a car mount to mount your phone on the dash, or window to get the directions, change a playlist, or podcast. It works on the dashboard and if you have steering wheel controls, they usually work there too.