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There’s nothing like the feeling of driving down a road behind the wheel of a classic car. This feeling is one of the main reasons these cars sell so well both and auctions and in private dealings.
But given the fact that, since the age these cars were considered new, technology has taken quantum leaps, driving one could prove to be sometimes tricky, because of the challenges of the modern day.
Adding modern technologies like navigation and infotainment systems to classic cars is not always easy, and the results could prove to be far from what was desired. That’s why having a manufacturer-sanctioned such a system takes a lot of pressure off those wanting to own a classic car but enjoy at the same time all the perks of modern technology.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a carmaker whose most models eventually turn from new to classic, decided to give its old cars a taste of the future by announcing on Monday a new infotainment system, purpose-built for vehicles running on negative earth electrics.
Four distinct branded versions of the Classic Infotainment System will be offered specifically for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, with a choice of black or chrome faceplate finishes for Jags, and a choice of black or silver brushed aluminum for Land Rovers, says JLR.
The system includes a 3.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen integrated between traditional rotary controls and buttons, on which the driver can see the navigation map with Europe-wide route guidance and TMC traffic alerts. The navigation function supports 32 languages.
The officially called Classic Infotainment System also comes with telephone functionality, including phonebook transfer via Bluetooth.
The system can be purchased as of now at JLR’s Classic cars website and is priced from £1,200. That includes a fitting service offered either at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Warwickshire or select Authorised Jaguar and Land Rover retailers.
Adding modern technologies like navigation and infotainment systems to classic cars is not always easy, and the results could prove to be far from what was desired. That’s why having a manufacturer-sanctioned such a system takes a lot of pressure off those wanting to own a classic car but enjoy at the same time all the perks of modern technology.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a carmaker whose most models eventually turn from new to classic, decided to give its old cars a taste of the future by announcing on Monday a new infotainment system, purpose-built for vehicles running on negative earth electrics.
Four distinct branded versions of the Classic Infotainment System will be offered specifically for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, with a choice of black or chrome faceplate finishes for Jags, and a choice of black or silver brushed aluminum for Land Rovers, says JLR.
The system includes a 3.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen integrated between traditional rotary controls and buttons, on which the driver can see the navigation map with Europe-wide route guidance and TMC traffic alerts. The navigation function supports 32 languages.
The officially called Classic Infotainment System also comes with telephone functionality, including phonebook transfer via Bluetooth.
The system can be purchased as of now at JLR’s Classic cars website and is priced from £1,200. That includes a fitting service offered either at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Warwickshire or select Authorised Jaguar and Land Rover retailers.
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