Motor Australia — January 2018

(Martin Jones) #1

  1. MOUSE TRAP


Track pad (slightly) easier to use than old mouse-


like system, but that’s the ultimate example of


damningwithfaintpraise.Screenissmallcompared


to opposition (though 2018 IS sedan receives a much


bigger unit), and functions like sat-nav input and


phonepairingaredisabledonthemove–ARGH!



  1. PARK MY FOOT


We don’t mind retro touches, but
a foot-operated park brake is
notwhatwehadinmind–what
is this, 1989? Equally redundant
is the tiny analogue speedo,
ratedtoanirrelevantand
unachievable 340km/h


  1. PARTS BIN


Anumberofcost-cutting
measures are evident inside
theRCF.Thecruise-control
stalk is straight from a $18K
Toyota Yaris, requiring the
adaptive functions to be
moved to the steering wheel.
Turn the wheel and screws are
visible in the boss – not ideal
inapremiumcar

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