Infotainment systems are all but an auto industry standard, even appearing in the lowest rims of entry-level vehicles. What exactly is an infotainment system, and what does it do? Our Keene, NH Fairfield's Buick GMC team receives this question often. Here's your brief intro.
Infotainment systems physically replace old school car radios, or head units, occupying nearly the same position in your vehicle's dash or center stack. However, they combine newfangled satellite radio with an embedded modem and computer, offering the ultimate in access to information and entertainment. An interactive, full-color touchscreen is the default infotainment interface, with physical knobs and buttons on its perimeter for quick manual operation of volume or manual navigation of menus.
Your Vehicle's Mobile Command CenterAs infotainment systems evolve, they take on more of the role of your vehicle's command center. A quick touch or tap of menu selections on the infotainment touchscreen is all you need to adjust cabin temperature, lighting, radio volume, and access to detailed 3D maps with built-in GPS and turn-by-turn navigation.