The touch slider is still available, but it does not have a backlit.
Software issues have caused the Volkswagen Golf Mk8’s European rollout to be plagued by problems. Wolfsburg has recalled tens of thousands more cars in 2020. While the primary culprits were the emergency call function and reverse camera, VW also had to fix a bigger problem. The infotainment system is slow and glitchy, according to owners.
VW listened to early adopters’ problems and revamped the compact model’s multimedia system. The German brand unveiled a completely redesigned MIB3 infotainment system in mid-December 2021. Significant hardware improvements . The System on Chip (SOC), which has 25% more computing power than its predecessor, has a graphics card that has three times the performance of its predecesso
Autogefuhl journalists decided to test the system by borrowing a Golf R-Line equipped with the 1.5TSI engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The infotainment seems to be faster than ever before. But there is one problem. People who bought the car already have to use the old system. There is a silver lining. VW is in contact with the owners to promote a new software program that will “reduce the base load” and thus improve performance for programs, and functions.
The new software is limited in its ability to speed up infotainment. As we speak, the Golfs are being built with a newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A chip. VW won’t replace the older version of the infotainment system if you have it. The touch bar in the new cars does not have illumination. This makes it difficult to use at night.
It is a positive step forward for one of Europe’s most loved cars. The Golf is part of the VW Group. It shares the same infotainment with the Skoda Octavia, and the SEAT Leon. You’ll see that other owners have had similar experiences, including software bugs and/or laggy UI.
Are the Golf’s popularity levels still high in Europe? JATO reports that 205,408 cars were registered in 2018, making it the most popular car on the Old Continent. But, the demand fell by 27% compared with 2020 and by 50% compared to last year. In 2021, the Peugeot 208 came dangerously close to the all-conquering Golf, selling 196,869 units, or 8,539 more than VW’s iconic model.