Dial of Doom Frustrates on Long Trip - 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop Long-Term Road Test
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Dial of Doom Frustrates on Long Trip - 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop Long-Term Road Test
A 3,000-mile road trip reveals some frustrating elements of the Mini's technology interface.
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As for the iDrive, it's virtually identical to BMW's, although the screen interface is a bit different. Once you know how to use it well, it's very easy, but you do need to take the time to learn how, beforehand. Honestly, it's more your fault than its. One tip: those direct access buttons above and below the dial are your friends. Use them! It's strange that in 3000 miles, you never worked out how. Most people love iDrive.
My only gripe, which appears to have been addressed on the up-coming 2016 Clubman, is that the iDrive knob should have been raised up to be across from and more even with the armrest. It IS awkwardly located. Also, the new Clubman has an electronic e-brake, thus saving space in this crowded area.
http://youtu.be/bDRRWTTN9yQ