Seattle Auto Show: Gadgets, Joysticks and LEDs

My son and I checked out the Seattle Auto Show this week to see some of the new cars on the market. I'm going to do a series of posts with photos to capture some interesting trends, cool stuff or amusing decisions.

Our first episode is dedicated to the gadgets, joysticks and other high-tech features that can be found in cars and trucks on the market today:

I spent a long time playing with the gadgets in the Lexus CT200h F-Series, a sporty, small hatchback hybrid.

The Lexus CT 200h has a mouse/joystick to control
the infotainment system that is called
Lexus Remote Touch.

The screen in the
Lexus CT 200h
tilts and folds.

The Kia Optima is great looking inside and out, with a Saab-like dashboard
and lots of buttons on the steering wheel.
Also, two huge sunroofs. 

Volkswagen has this unique MDI socket
that requires a cable to work with either
iPods or USB devices. The cable appears
to be extremely expensive. A razzy for VW
on that one.

  

The Dodge Charger has a instrument panel with
an old school design and modern appearance.

The Dodge Charger has cup holders that can be
either heated or cooled. 

The Prius V -- the larger wagon-like model -- still sets
the standard for videogame-style controls.

The Jaguar XJ has a kick-plate in the front doorsill that is lighted
by a blue LED. The Hyundai Equus had the same thing.
Just so remember what kind of car you have. Of course,
the Hyundai's said Equus.