VWs may adopt Audi's MMI.

[Yperion]

Volkswagen could start using sister company Audi's Multi-Media Interface multi-controller to limit the amount of switchgear in its cars' cabins.

The EcoRacer concept car, unveiled at last week's Tokyo Motor Show, is the first VW to be fitted with Audi's MMI system.

MMI is a rival system to BMW's controversial iDrive set-up and uses a single rotary push-and-twist button and a series of 'soft keys' (multi-function keys like those on a mobile phone) to operate a digital menu displayed on the centre console.

In the sportscar concept, the MMI controls the car's satellite-navigation, telephone and stereo functions. Expect to see a similar system in production VWs in the next few years.

Volkswagen, which owns Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini and Bugatti, has a history of introducing new technology on one brand before cascading it across other ranges. It did this with the DSG paddle-shift automated manual gearbox and its fuel-saving FSI direct-injection technology.

Source: http://www.indiacar.net/news/n16371.htm

 

[Mr. M]

This is interesting. But then again, I can't help but lambast on VW's cannibalisation of technology - I think this is one step too far. Audi is distinctly MMI and it shouldn't be diluted by introducing it to other VAG cars. Imagine sharing Quattro with everyone.

 

[Yperion]

This is interesting. But then again, I can't help but lambast on VW's cannibalisation of technology - I think this is one step too far. Audi is distinctly MMI and it shouldn't be diluted by introducing it to other VAG cars. Imagine sharing Quattro with everyone.

Well that already has happened. Phaeton and Bentley GT already use Torsen based permanent AWD which is essentially the same with quattro.