Yeah I mean they should include a standard double-DIN radio with Android Auto. Or at least make it optional. Using a Bluetooth speaker is ridiculous and will sound awful. And the battery will probably explode being it’s kept in a hot vehicle…
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millie@beehaw.org 19 hours ago
No paint? Sure. No touchscreen? Good.
…No radio? That’s going to absolutely murder their sales.
Ulrich@feddit.org 6 hours ago
BurningRiver@beehaw.org 17 hours ago
Many will consider this a cost-cutting step too far, but the interior was designed for ease of upgrading, with easy mounting space for anything from a simple soundbar to a full sound system.
This isn’t for everyone, but if it’s easily accessible, I’d have no problem installing a basic CarPlay head unit and speakers in an afternoon.
heavyboots@lemmy.ml 18 hours ago
I think it will depend on if they have lots of USB power conveniently available. Like you could literally make your own stereo with two bluetooth speakers and a phone as long as there’s plenty of USB power and mounting points.
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 16 hours ago
Quite possibly. They’re gambling on a market for a no-frills car existing, but it might just be too small. That’s what killed economy cars the first time.
IllNess@infosec.pub 18 hours ago
You know what, people can just add their own bluetooth speaker.
I think it’s fine.