They're making an assumption on our behalf, what works for you does not work for me, which is not using fans to control both ends of the spectrum and simply turning it off. Once it's perfect at 72 it automatically starts cooling. There should be options, it's not a matter of safety but preference.
It’s physics. Fan/compressor/heat need to keep running in order to maintain the temperature. If they don’t, then when the target is reached and it shuts off, the temperature will immediately change again.
Ours does the same and I understand that's part of the HVAC system, cars should be able to do the same, reach the designated temperature, clear out and then shut off. The physics of space shouldn't matter as long as the same principles are applied for the designated space/mechanics.
That's smart. The main reason it's an issue for me now is because BMW now makes you click the climate control to enter the screen, then you you toggle it on, then you have to tap again to get out of it. It's a 3 step process just to turn it on or off which is ridiculous.
It seems like the ability to split the airflow still exists but it's convoluted and buried within sub functions in order to change/access, I'll say that Tesla did have a pretty intuitive interface when it came to that though. Still, long gone are the days when you had simple and clearly labeled buttons/dials/sliders on the dash.
I’ve had the same tendency for many years, sometimes sneezing 30 or more times in a row. I also used to get annoyed when it happened, but I eventually learned to let it run its course. Fortunately, I don’t recall it ever occurring when I was driving or doing some other activity that couldn’t withstand the interruption.
Just tested with mine and it's a 5 step process. All touchscreen and submenus while driving. Maybe not exactly the same on yours but it's likely similar and takes a similar amount of steps. This is beyond ridiculous for any car, they've taken a perfectly functional system of simple on/off dash controls and dials and forced it into a messy convoluted system.Our iX does split control, including temp, so I can have warm in the footwell, and cool on the face
This. I also use my window to control the temp if it gets too hot or cold, just too much of a pain in the ass to tweak it while driving. What's really ironic about any of these cars and all of their menus is how they tell you to text while driving but it's somehow okay for you to try and navigate nonsensical touch screen menus while scratching your head to try and achieve basic functions.
This is why i want carplay ultra. If the car manufacturers can’t even make a decent AC interface, let apple take over. And it’s why I’m worried about the next iteration of BMW’s interface - taking away even more physical controls is not going to make things easier.
It's hard to know why they're making this decision, it's like they feel the need to keep up but it's just making it worse. There are plenty of studies showing drivers prefer getting away from touch screen so it seems like an odd decision. I won't give up on them yet though, still hands down the best cars I've ever owned.
Does Apple make the interface for vehicles that use CP Ultra or does the manufacturer make the interface? Because if it is the latter, I dunno how CP:U would make things better. I would also be curious if it would remove options/choice from the end user. It is a shame that only Aston Martin has this feature. After the initial previews no one seems to be talking about how it is to live with day to day (surprised C&D or Motor Trend doesn't have one as a long term car specifically to review CP:U).