No digital speedometer on instument cluster

[sriches]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a black 2010 with the 4.6 a couple of days ago. I absolutely love the car but am suprised to find the there is no "real-time" vehicle speed indicator as one of the items you can scroll through (unless of course I just haven't figured out how to display it if there is one). Does anyone find this an odd omission if so?

 

[OneFunGenesis]

There is no such display. Does the little dial thing in the center of the instrument cluster with the speed printed on it not cut it for you?

This is not an odd omission IMHO

 

[sriches]

Ok, I thought I was missing something. The analog dial does the job of course, but my last two vehicles were Cadillacs and had a digital speed display in addition. Its a very minor issue.
Thanks,

Sam

 

[PMCErnie]

Welcome, Sam.

I had a digital speedometer in my '84 Thunderbird. It drove me nutzo.

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[sriches]

Lol, I do see how it could be annoying for some!

 

[homeofstone]

If your car has active cruise you can see the number on the speed setting screen. Digital speedometers seem like a gimmick to me.

 

[WowCool]

Had digital speedo on 2013 Passat SEL - it was useful...

 

[brfatal]

I'm lost, you wanted a speedometer next to the speedometer?

 

[WowCool]

I'm lost, you wanted a speedometer next to the speedometer?

The Digital was in the center info screen...........

 

[brfatal]

Thank you Captain Obvious. I was pointing out the logic of his disappointment.

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[GenesisCaptain]

Thank you Captain Obvious. I was pointing out the logic of his disappointment.

One new member asking a genuine question. Multiple insulting responses, including a moderator. Great culture we are working here. Sometimes this feels like an Apple fanboy site. Personally, I enjoy the arrival of new members.

I like the digital speedo as an option. I have it on my radar detector and when I am using active cruise. It is a great little supplement to the analog speedo. It is common in many luxury cars with some kind of OBC. It is perfectly reasonable to ask if it is in the Genesis too.

 

[RonJ]

#1 - I'm surprised the NAV (Premium Package) doesn't show a digital speed. The cheapest add-on GPS from Garmin or whoever has that capability. But then, this NAV doesn't show the posted Hwy speed either. Time for a good firmware and mapping update!!

#2 - My Corvette has HUD, I like the digital speed reading, no need to see the analogue, well the needle is just below the 100 or whatever, you look, the HUD says 98!

I agree with the OP, an optional digital speed would be nice .... RonJ

 

[SmoovC]

While I do not see a digital speedo as a "must have", I do find that it comes in useful at times. I use an Android app called Car Home Ultra on my Note II. It has provisions for displaying a digital speedo right on the home screen of the app.

 

[videopho]

#1 - I'm surprised the NAV (Premium Package) doesn't show a digital speed. The cheapest add-on GPS from Garmin or whoever has that capability. But then, this NAV doesn't show the posted Hwy speed either. Time for a good firmware and mapping update!!

#2 - My Corvette has HUD, I like the digital speed reading, no need to see the analogue, well the needle is just below the 100 or whatever, you look, the HUD says 98!

I agree with the OP, an optional digital speed would be nice .... RonJ

+1
Yes it would be a very nice & useful feature to have, IMO.
Not sure the Equus has one or not?
Luckily my Beltronics Pro500 has one.

 

[brfatal]

One new member asking a genuine question. Multiple insulting responses, including a moderator. Great culture we are working here. Sometimes this feels like an Apple fanboy site. Personally, I enjoy the arrival of new members.

I suggest learning how to differentiate what constitutes and insult and what doesn't.

But then, this NAV doesn't show the posted Hwy speed either. Time for a good firmware and mapping update!!

MY2013 NAV does.

 

[shagnat]

Welcome, Sam.

I had a digital speedometer in my '84 Thunderbird. It drove me nutzo.

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+1 a royal pain...... that's why MOST manufacturers quit putting them in cars..... and that's a good thing.

 

[brfatal]

+1 a royal pain...... that's why MOST manufacturers quit putting them in cars..... and that's a good thing.

I had digital gauges in my old Z. Thankfully though modern data refresh rates have improved compared to 30 years ago and it's not as laggy.

Still, when it comes to aftermarket gauges I always tell people to get analog ones and not digital because they are easier to read and better for noticing chances.

 

[GenesisCaptain]

I suggest learning how to differentiate what constitutes and insult and what doesn't.

So this is an opportunity to help us all learn. I assume you meant this to be insulting. If not, what then?

 

[sriches]

My goodness,

I didn't realize this little item would bring out such a response. It was just a question of whether a simple digital speedometer was present on a digital screen that shows multiple bits of information - question answered. Yes the analog is fine & I get the shots about a speedometer next to a speedometer, but I had gotten to enjoy the digital readout & the analog speed dial mph increments can get a little crowded . Clearly its a personal preference.

 

[RonJ]

I suggest learning how to differentiate what constitutes and insult and what doesn't.



MY2013 NAV does.

Hmmmmm. Maybe I'm missing something. My 2013 3.8 Genesis with the Premium package, has the 6.5" touch screen NAV. If memory serves me right, the car was built January/13 so I'm guessing the software is current. I have yet to see the Hwy speed on screen. Is there a setting I'm missing or have wrong?

RonJ .....