Volume 12 Issue 1 » 41
Infiniti InTouchTM
Utilizing the unique dual-screen setup of
the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan, InTouchTM
mimics a smartphone interface inside the
car. Scroll through the menus with your
finger, and recognizable icons such as
Facebook and Google appear. Just as you
would on a mobile device, keeping an eye
on your newsfeed, staying updated with
your friend’s status updates and using
Google Places to find shops, restaurants
and other points of interest are all possible
without having to take your eyes too far off
the road.
Users first need to register for the service
at canada.infiniticonnection.com and
pair their iPhone- or Android-equipped
cellphone with the car. InTouchTM also
links up to the Infiniti Connection app,
which provides additional safety and
security functions like automatic collision
notification (communicates with a response
centre transmitting details of the vehicle
and location), stolen vehicle notification
(like Find My iPhone for your Infiniti)
and scheduled maintenance notification
(informs you of an upcoming service).
Owners are treated to a complimentary
one-year service, and Infiniti Connection is
compatible with the Q50, Q70, QX60 and
QX80. In Canada, InTouchTM is currently
available only on the Q50.
As technology continues to evolve at
the speed of light, infotainment systems
are changing equally as quickly. The one
constant seems to be that you will never
have to be bored while travelling on the
open road ever again.