5 Key Features of CarPlay in the 2017 Audi TTS

The 2017 Audi TTS is a car of many wonders, and the new Audi Virtual Cockpit takes infotainment and CarPlay to a new, and highly immersive level.

By Cory Johnson - March 2, 2017
2017 Audi TTS with
Cockpit Controls, Not a Touchscreen
CarPlay Integration
TTSiri Control

1. 2017 Audi TTS with "Virtual Cockpit"

The 2017 Audi TTS comes with the Audi virtual cockpit -- an innovative,  12.3-inch information panel that delivers an immersive, panoramic driver experience -- now including Apple CarPlay.

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2. Cockpit Controls, Not a Touchscreen

Unlike most CarPlay applications, on the 2017 TTS, CarPlay is displayed in the "Virtual Cockpit" or instrument panel, and the driver selects the options with steering wheel and voice controls, rather than a touch screen.

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3. "Infotainment Mode"

The Audi Virtual Cockpit lets the driver choose display modes, including an "Infotainment" mode that has been optimized for navigation, points-of-interest and CarPlay.

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4. CarPlay Integration

As you can see, The Apple CarPlay interface has been wonderfully integrated into the Audi Virtual Cockpit. It offers all the apps and icons you expect, with an unexpected dimension of cockpit control.

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5. TTSiri Control

Since there is no touch-screen in the TTS, voice commands and SIRI will become an important part of the TTS driving experience.  You can expect all the same hands-free features, such as speak-to-text and other basic phone functions. Click here for more on the TTS and the Audi Virtual Cockpit.

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