However, if you exceed its traction-control systems' limits (and you can), you'll suddenly find yourself going sideways through corners (not that anything like that happened to me). It doesn't have the manners of a Porsche 911, but it has more grip than a wide receiver covered in stickum. The Z06 is a loud and proud American that's not ashamed to set off car alarms or guzzle gas like it was oxygen. A better compromise would be to offer a noise-cancellation option that could minimize engine noise during long road trips. The only problem is that, even in the Corvette's relatively laid-back tour driving mode, the Z06 is loud, so you'll have to crank up the stereo to make out talk radio stations over the engine din. Its sonic character is not one of my favorites, but it presents a rounded sound that many listeners enjoy. The Z06 also came with a premium Bose sound system. On the other hand, you can't use voice commands to adjust the AC as you can on other cars. Just spit the whole address out at once, and the system will understand where you want to go.
I had no trouble using it to switch between radio stations or trigger the navigation system, and l appreciated that I didn't have to go through separate entries (address, street, city, state) to enter a destination. (The same limitations apply to all implementations of CarPlay.)Īlthough it has a much more limited vocabulary than Siri, the Corvette's built-in voice recognition is quicker. And although Siri can be used within CarPlay, Apple's virtual assistant is a little tardy at times, and cannot be used to do anything else in the Corvette, such as turn on the radio or the heat. In general, CarPlay is slower than comparable built-in features, such as the navigation system in the car. That means it also has some of the same weaknesses. And that's the point: to offer a consistent interface. The implementation is virtually identical to that of other automobile support systems. You can play Apple Music from a connected phone, make and receive calls, and even use your phone's navigation software. It delivers the same experience and features as you'll find in other vehicles.
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Could you tell me how to get to the nearest Starbucks?" OnStar also includes location tracking and emergency slowdown and stop in the event of a theft - features you can't get simply by plugging a smartphone into the dash.Īlso included is support for iPhone owners (iPhone 5 and later) via Apple's CarPlay. The GM sports car also has the requisite blue OnStar button to invoke the concierge service: "Hello? I'm driving too fast to bother with the navigation system. (Image credit: Jeremy Lips / Tom's Guide)
Also welcome is a volume control that's well positioned to the left of the screen, making it within easy reach. The interface offers handy swipe gestures to flip through screens, and it's all laid out logically, with a physical menu dial, as well as hard Home, Radio and Back buttons. The 8-inch MyLink touch screen is a little balky, but if it were too sensitive, you'd get a lot of misread finger touches. The Z06 I tested also comes with Chevy's MyLink connected car infotainment system. Although the legal scholars I surveyed concluded that there was no real legal risk to GM, the company decided to take a cautious approach and prevent customers from possibly breaking eavesdropping laws in states that require two-party consent. The video recording lacks audio because the previous version of the PDR elicited some legal questions about audio surveillance.
The valet mode also includes an option to have the Corvette secretly record video - but no audio - whenever the car is turned on. MORE: Connected Cars: A Guide to New Vehicle Technology Better yet, it can capture any Ferris Bueller transgressions by parking-lot attendants.
Punch in a code, and you lock out the infotainment/navigation system (so a valet person can't steal your personal information, such as contacts and home address). The system also includes a surveillance or "valet" mode. You can play back the video in the dash later, and if you think better of sharing any embarrassing or potential criminal moments, you can delete it right there. The 'valet' mode can capture any Ferris Bueller transgressions by parking lot attendants.
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