Yahoo Autos Audio and Infotainment
Infotainment Rating:
Our history of grievances regarding Land Rover's infotainment systems is long and well documented. Land Rover has introduced an updated system for 2018; it's more modern and delivers plenty of features, but we're still missing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-significant oversights in such an expensive vehicle.
What's New for 2018?
Last year's InControl Touch Pro infotainment system has been banished in favor of a more modern system with two touchscreens. Dubbed InControl Touch Pro Duo, the new system debuted in the smaller Range Rover Velar and has quickly spread throughout the rest of the Range Rover lineup. Its glossy main screen tilts out from the dashboard when you start the Range Rover and looks great, but we've noticed a few hiccups and slow response times in our long-term Velar test vehicle. The secondary screen, mounted lower on the dashboard, provides access to vehicle settings, climate controls, and driving modes. Some of our editors have complained that it overcomplicates the ease of using these features and that it can be a challenge to use these buttons while driving.
Infotainment Features
We measure the electrical current that each USB port provides. All USB ports found in a vehicle provide 5.0 volts, per the USB standard. Current, measured in amps, varies and dictates the charge times of devices. The higher the amps, the quicker a device's charge time. Not all USB devices are created equal. Most modern smartphones can charge at 2.0 amps, while slow or stagnant charging can result from using current at 1.0 amp or lower when the device is in use.
Test Results: USB Performance
For information about the 2017 model's infotainment system, read our in-depth review.
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