miskCars will need fewer screens and more buttons to earn five-star safety rating in Europe
sucius1Controlling everything in a car through screens is a safety hazard. It’s insane that’s even allowed.
HidingUnderHatsI just bought a newish car and would not even consider any without physical buttons for climate. It really helped narrow the options, haha.
I have been fortunate to stumble into Mazda ownership a couple times in my life. I had a 1989 MX-6 coupe with a 5-speed manual ~25 years ago, and currently drive a 2012 mazda3. They have been doing a lot of great design for many years, and I think flying under the radar for many people. And the enjoyment of driving has always been on their radar. Hell, consider that they still make the MX-5 Miata! I think I wanna get me a fun little RWD zoom zoom with a soft top and a 6-speed.
If you look up the 2025 mazda3 interior, you see buttons and gauges, with a small central infotainment screen. Plus you can get that car in AWD with a turbo these days.