Uconnect is one of the most popular and beloved infotainment systems available in the automotive world. It is available in many Chrysler models, and the auto manufacturer continues to improve upon this offering by adding new features and enhanced functionality with each new release. Check out what’s improved on Uconnect 5, which will be available in new Chrysler models soon.
Additional Resources Directed to the System
One of the key differences that Chrysler made to continue to improve upon the Uconnect infotainment system is expanding the team that handles the development and improvements. The chief designer for the system, Vince Galante, prioritized the people who work on the team, including individuals with mobile and web experience, interaction, product design, transportation, and gaming and entertainment.
The development team also includes people with psychology backgrounds, who focus on the needs of individual drivers and how they might respond to certain shifts. By devoting more resources to the development and improvement of Uconnect, Chrysler has created an enhanced system that drivers love.
Updated Hardware and Software
Android is a well-known operating system in the mobile technology world, and Uconnect 5 packs powerful Android-backed software. Chrysler also improved the hardware for this system. The new Atlantis architecture is expected to be five times faster than the outgoing version of Uconnect. It also includes up to 64GB of solid-state storage, 6GB of RAM, and a more powerful processor behind its screen.
With the additional graphics and processing support, Uconnect 5 delivers ultra-high-definition resolution on screens as large as 10.1 inches (in the 2021 Pacifica) and 12.3 inches (in the 2021 RAM 1500 pickup).
More Responsive
Thanks to the enhanced hardware and software, Uconnect 5 is more responsive than the previous system. The interface can also adapt to fit all different aspect ratios and screen sizes without looking stretched. Its enhanced appearance boasts buttons that look three-dimensional, which pair nicely with solid, dark fills and backgrounds. The solid backgrounds feature code, rather than image files, which boosts the responsiveness as well since it doesn’t have to load large images. The file size of the buttons comes in at about one-tenth the size of the original images, so the system provides a responsive and modern flow.
User-Friendly Updates
Uconnect 5 is meant to be as user-friendly as possible, and the changes come in response to a survey that showed that ease of use is the top priority for more than three-quarters of drivers. These practical changes include a new font that is easier to read, a screen that you can scroll and swipe through quickly and efficiently, and menu and status bars along the top and bottom edges of the screen.
The media screen includes all the information needed, right at the driver’s fingertips. It has tabs for audio controls, browse, currently playing, and audio sources, so the driver can quickly choose what they want without having to take their eyes off the road.
If you want to experience the heavily upgraded and drastically improved Uconnect 5 infotainment system, get behind the wheel of a new Chrysler model that features this powerful and improved system.
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