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This was exactly my point. I didn't mean to sound like I was happy with it but the lack of buttons is directly related to the presence of touch screens which is
by parineum 4y ago
This was exactly my point. I didn't mean to sound like I was happy with it but the lack of buttons is directly related to the presence of touch screens which is a result of the requirement to have the back up camera. I don't think the CA regulators would take back that requirement but you can definitely file this under "unintended consequences".
In my last vehicle, I definitely chose one that had more buttons/dials than some of my other choices and it was a surprisingly high priority.
- ghaff 4y agoI'm not sure that the rules don't still allow the backup camera to display on the rearview mirror. (Don't see anything definitive on this.) In any case, most consumers really want an in-dash nav display (and other infotainment) at this point. But the backup camera requirement may have nudged things along a bit.
- parineum 4y ago> But the backup camera requirement may have nudged things along a bit. It _definitely_ had a major effect on the low end vehicles. It raised the floor more than it changed the ceiling.