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the interface was started back in 2013 by Alex Lowe as a Facebook only blog, with no website to speak of. Since 2013, the website has been rebranded from the original Alex and Tom’s Tech Advice and News and then later as A&T Tech to the brand you see today. As of 2023, the interface is doing a lot, with three podcasts, daily news and reviews and videos on our KZread channels.

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  • @issiewizzie
    @issiewizzieКүн бұрын

    great work I was thinking with all the cameras on the car imagine if you record to an SD card .... hopefully, there might be a third-party add-on

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsКүн бұрын

    Thanks for watching, yes that would be an amazing feature! 👍

  • @ajluvzlondon4214
    @ajluvzlondon42143 күн бұрын

    I drive a Mercedes A250 now (costs me just under £290/month)…this car costs b/w £400-500/month!!!😮 How is that possible…it’s nowhere near as powerful too…makes no sense!

  • @kessthegamer5305
    @kessthegamer53057 күн бұрын

    I dont have the audio, phone and navigation options on my dashboard, how do i get it

  • @DustSeeker163
    @DustSeeker1638 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! Any idea if it works for the Seagull?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I'm not certain if it does work for the seagull as I haven't been able to test it, but it is worth trying if you are having problems 👍

  • @kurtisvella9379
    @kurtisvella93799 күн бұрын

    How do you log on into the system through the car?

  • @wasbikebloke9846
    @wasbikebloke984610 күн бұрын

    Excellent and very useful video. The see-through view enables you to check under your car and see if you've pulled into a disabled or parent and child space. This is a useful feature. In other countries they have an app to enable the 360 camera to act as a dash cam. this would be so useful here and could lower insurance premiums. I really hope they'll bring this feature to UK specced cars. Also wish we had seat ventilation in the UK. I had this on a previous Niro and found it excellent in the summer.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars9 күн бұрын

    The dash cam feature sounds really useful!

  • @PicmipPixel
    @PicmipPixel10 күн бұрын

    I love this car, not sure if I would own it but I'm considering it, 2nd hand for 20k Eur with less than 20,000 kms... Problem is if you want this car you "must" use it a a CSS charge car only, cause apart from that format all the rest is really slow to charge... Renault 5 is probably the best EV looking apart from this Honda...

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars9 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching, the Honda E is great fun to drive but it does have its limited use case based on range. Having said that, as a second car it is great.

  • @BrianRamdial
    @BrianRamdial10 күн бұрын

    Why is the tail gate so ugly?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars9 күн бұрын

    I suppose KGM are going for off-road rugged styling, but it wont be everyone's cup of tea 👍

  • @VisibleLewis3
    @VisibleLewis311 күн бұрын

    I’m having this exact same problem. Will try and find the cable you mentioned

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars11 күн бұрын

    I've got a link in the description to the one i used if that helps! Hopefully it works for you 👍

  • @VisibleLewis3
    @VisibleLewis35 күн бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars Brother! It worked! Thank you so much. I do find that it takes a bit more battery, but I love it.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars4 күн бұрын

    @VisibleLewis3 - You're welcome, glad it worked!

  • @MrFalch
    @MrFalch12 күн бұрын

    Hi Alex and thanks for the great review! I order this exact car with forest green and all.Hopefully steeringwheel is on the left side here in Norway! 🙂 One question: I noticed a japanese guy on a camping trip started the heatpump from his mobilphone-app lying in a roof-tent a winter-morning. My local car-dealer where I order it was nor shure on that.. Do you know if you can remote controlling the heatpump from an app on your phone?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars9 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching, glad you like the review 😁 Hope you enjoy it! - I didn't see the app available in the UK, sounds like it might be a regional thing.

  • @MrFalch
    @MrFalch9 күн бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars Thanks for the reply! Hopefully they come with an update in software if there isn't any on my car either.

  • @mancunianboy2576
    @mancunianboy257613 күн бұрын

    I have no problem charging using V4 chargers, but never successfully charged at a V3 charger, not sure why. Thanks for the video

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars9 күн бұрын

    Hmm how odd, I used it on a V3 only and didn't see any issues.

  • @mancunianboy2576
    @mancunianboy25767 күн бұрын

    ​@@theinterfacecarsmaybe I've just been unlucky, used V3 at The Trafford Centre and Merry Hill in Birmingham and neither worked, maybe I'll give them another go, thanks for the reply Alex

  • @khanyousafzi343
    @khanyousafzi34313 күн бұрын

    Hi i have same honda vezel HRV 2023 but im unable to change language from Japanese to English, please guide me,

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars13 күн бұрын

    Hey, sorry I don’t own the car but you could use the camera on Google Translate or Apple Translate app and hold up the phone to the screen to translate the text on screen. Hope that helps.

  • @wasbikebloke9846
    @wasbikebloke984615 күн бұрын

    Great review. I would have liked to have seen a pros and cons section and some comparisons to other similar sized EVs but you've captured the main features of the Dolphin. I'm going to see one in the flesh later this week and will probably get one. This is pretty heavily influenced by the very poor trade-in value of my iD3 and the fantastic current PCP offers on the Dolphin.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback! To be honest there is very little wrong with the car so the cons list would be virtually non existent 😆Its a solid car and as long as the styling is to your taste you should be happy with it!

  • @robertmuster1350
    @robertmuster135015 күн бұрын

    Only one of the USB ports is a data port. If you look at the symbol on the ports, they are different. One will charge only, the other will work for data as well as charge. In Australia, the USB A port is the data port and the USB C is for charging. Latest update in Australia has wireless Apple CarPlay.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    Hi Robert, thanks for watching! Yep that's right. On this UK version of the car, the port on the right is for data and the left one is just charging. Unfortunately we don't have wireless CarPlay yet, but hopefully it will be rolled out soon 🙂

  • 15 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the tip! You can also try to delete the Dolphin on your iPhone and setup new. Sometimes, restarting the Android OS on the big screen helps. This can be done by holding the volume knob for several seconds until the system restarts. Thailand meanwhile got the update with wireless CarPlay and it works very good.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!👍

  • @marketingwizdom
    @marketingwizdom15 күн бұрын

    The Dolphin is actually the size of a VW ID.3, not a Polo. I agree it is better than an ID.3. Your comments about wind noise surprised me. The Atto 3 was absolutely terrible for wind noise at 70 mph+, absolute deal breaker. But I didn’t get that on the Dolphin. I loved its ride, comfort and performance. All really good. Surprised they are still delivering Dolphins on LingLong tyres. They were going to switch to Hankook … I agree with your conclusion. And yes I would buy one too. Just discovered your channel today and have subscribed.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the Info and the sub! I found wind noise on the Dolphin to be perfectly acceptable and depending on what car you are coming from, you might find it to be a non issue. I completely agree regarding comfort, these seats are lovely and supportive and they look good too!

  • @Number1HeadlightRestoration
    @Number1HeadlightRestoration15 күн бұрын

    Nice review, Alex 👏🏼 Neat little van for more local stuff I must say. Saw your channel advertised over on Jim's - Definitely Not A Guru channel. Subbed 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! 🙏

  • @davidmackie7187
    @davidmackie718716 күн бұрын

    Hi Alex, great review, just wondering if you are certain about the seats no longer being part leather / part micro fleece ? thanks

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars16 күн бұрын

    Hey David, thanks! - Yeah just checked the configurator, the micro fleece seats aren't available on new orders but you probably will find one in the used market that has it. Looks like it was a temporary thing that was offered for one reason or another.

  • @davidmackie7187
    @davidmackie718716 күн бұрын

    Hi Alex, I’m confused the configuration tool says standard interior is “Seat trim covers in "ArtVelours" “ VW we’re not at all clear when I asked today.

  • @Corbetto1992
    @Corbetto199217 күн бұрын

    Hey mate I'm from Australia and have the Amarok Style V6 Trying to find how to connect the car to wifi or update it somehow Noticed in "connectivity" tab you have the manage wifi networks and my car doesn't... Mine also doesn't have "system updates" tab Is it a update Volkswagen have to do to get them features? Cheers!

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    Hello, Thanks for watching! Sorry I am not too sure, perhaps there are differences between the UK and Australia software. I can only advise that you speak to your local Volkswagen dealer for more info 🙂

  • @josie7805
    @josie780518 күн бұрын

    I love the look of the Dolphin, especially in the two tone colours! BYD seem to be one of the better Chinese car brands for quality.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars17 күн бұрын

    Thanks! Agreed, a lot of Chinese cars are a little bit disappointing in terms of quality, but BYD are competing with VW on that front 👍

  • @mahmoudmeneassy6868
    @mahmoudmeneassy686818 күн бұрын

    hello, i connected my iphone 12 using usb a to iphone charger and nothing happened

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars18 күн бұрын

    Hey, thanks for watching - Did you use the USB-C to USB-A adapter as mentioned in the video?

  • @mahmoudmeneassy6868
    @mahmoudmeneassy686818 күн бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars could you pls send a link to what it looks like?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars18 күн бұрын

    Here you go - www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter

  • @mahmoudmeneassy6868
    @mahmoudmeneassy686818 күн бұрын

    thank u so much, I think also the car needs a software update which i rly cant do cuz it tells me its checking its current format then nothing happens

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars15 күн бұрын

    @@mahmoudmeneassy6868 I have uploaded a video on how to use the adapter if you are still interested! If you are still having problems with connecting your phone I would recommend contacting your local BYD dealer and they should be able to assist 🙂

  • @TerbrugZondolop
    @TerbrugZondolop18 күн бұрын

    50k hideous

  • @peterarmstrong3853
    @peterarmstrong385319 күн бұрын

    Great review! I've had mine in the comfort trim in urban grey since Nov. I absolutely love mine, I've had the cupra born, Niro and mg4(awful reliability and dealership back up😂) all 3 around 35k miles in total . If you swap the ling longs it transforms the handling. 0-60 can be achieved at 6 seconds on the trip which I've achieved a few times with practice....

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars18 күн бұрын

    Hey Peter, thanks for watching and commenting! 100% agree, the Dolphin is very impressive and very efficient. Interesting point about the tyres, what did you swap them for?

  • @peterarmstrong3853
    @peterarmstrong385318 күн бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars I had them swapped for Hankooks. I was really unhappy with them especially in the wet! Only had them on for a week

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars18 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @inguslasinskis4654
    @inguslasinskis465420 күн бұрын

    yes, you can turn the lane assist off, - the lane assist button on the steering wheel, hit that twice and it turns it off.

  • @johnayres2303
    @johnayres230321 күн бұрын

    I am consider the HRV and the new Lexus LBX.

  • @triniguy2000
    @triniguy200021 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this review..I'm looking at changing from the 2018 Vitara. My job entails a lot of driving, and this was (is?) an option. I'm also thinking about the Frontier, especially for the lumbar support.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars18 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching, I didn't get on too well in terms of comfort with the petrol Torres - for some reason sears in the EVX Electric version were much more comfortable. I would recommend taking one out for a test drive if you can 👍

  • @CharllesC78
    @CharllesC7822 күн бұрын

    Great video mate! I have just subscribed to help your channel to grow!

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars22 күн бұрын

    Thank you! 👍

  • @wayneheyes4934
    @wayneheyes493422 күн бұрын

    Shame it’s so plastic and can mark and damage easy

  • @DanJHayes
    @DanJHayes23 күн бұрын

    You mentioned torque steer but based on other reviews I think that's likely to be the lane assist.

  • @blablaruc9414
    @blablaruc941424 күн бұрын

    It seems an expensinve extraterestrial Dacia

  • @dimitriosseferlis3977
    @dimitriosseferlis397726 күн бұрын

    Consommation?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching, I got 38mpg from this car :) Hope that helps!

  • @josie7805
    @josie780527 күн бұрын

    Looks pretty cool!

  • @tocreatee3585
    @tocreatee358528 күн бұрын

    genesis/Hyundai/ KIA EVs lose its 40% value in 2 years.....

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars28 күн бұрын

    Never a better time to buy a used one then! :)

  • @CallmeShadowyn
    @CallmeShadowyn29 күн бұрын

    This is the EX-L trim since you are showing a 9inch screen. Which also has wireless carplay. The others dont just to be clear if anyone was wondering. Not sure if all have navigation either. Might be nice to make that clear.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecars29 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I think this may be a regional thing. This car in the video is the 'Advance Style' trim, we don't have an EX-L over here. I believe all of the UK trims have the same 9 inch screen. I can see that in the USA that the LX and the Sport have a different screen 🙂

  • @CallmeShadowyn
    @CallmeShadowyn29 күн бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars I kinda figured it was a UK swag. I really like the 9inch features. Cheers!

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru
    @DefinitelyNotAGuruАй бұрын

    Nice work

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @dennisj100
    @dennisj100Ай бұрын

    How much per Kw is BP charging?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Hey thanks for watching, costs can be at the NEC 85p if you use contactless, 83p for using the free BP app and 69p for the BP subscription.

  • @emre_td
    @emre_tdАй бұрын

    How is the sound insulation ?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Hey, thanks for watching - the sound insulation wasn't too bad, it could be better especially on the driver window. The electric EVX version however, it much better. Full review of that car coming soon.

  • @andrewnewton9732
    @andrewnewton9732Ай бұрын

    Hi in your opinion is it worth buying as it does look a nice suv

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Hey Andrew, thanks for watching - if you can find a good lease deal on it then potentially. I would say the electric version is a much better riding car and is more compliant on the road. There is a full review of that car coming soon.

  • @oilerlord7367
    @oilerlord7367Ай бұрын

    I'm buying a GV60 because it's luxurious, quiet, and ferociously fast. Like most people who own an EV (regardless of brand), It'll be charged at home, so the fact I may not find a charger 1000's of miles away in the middle of Nebraska isn't a deal breaker. The loudest EV haters tend to be those who live their entire lives within a 50 mile radius from where they were born, and salty about being so poor they can't afford a used Corolla. No amount of common sense will help them.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    😂😂👍

  • @phileagle8432
    @phileagle8432Ай бұрын

    Great idea to have these more detailed infotainment guides as well as the car review - really useful!

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 👍👍

  • @georgewalker7061
    @georgewalker7061Ай бұрын

    How much did you pay to charge in Edinburgh? Council 55 pence a kWh, Airport Rapid chargers out of order sice last year. MFG or BP around 79 pence a kWh, Podpoint 65. Best is Tesla non Tesla, 40-55 pence a kWh.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    PodPoint 75p/kWh 7kW for around an hour the next morning, then down to Adderstone Tesla chargers which was 37p/kWh. Hope that helps 👍🏻

  • @georgewalker7061
    @georgewalker7061Ай бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars Thank you. Podpoint Lidl / Tesco is 62 pence or 65 pence for Rapid.. BP Pulse South Queensferry 85 pence. Edinburgh City Council 7kw AC 45 pence a kWh.

  • @1Mistermoss
    @1MistermossАй бұрын

    Can we get an Android system installed?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching - do you mean Android Auto?

  • @jakvoden7828
    @jakvoden7828Ай бұрын

    Do you still get charged a pre authorisation fee of £40 if you have the Electroverse RFID card? Or do you just pay what you’ve acquired from the charge via the Electroverse app with your saved payment details? Great video

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching! No, you don't have to do a pre-auth with Electroverse, you can pay once the charge is finished, or you can have it added to your next Octopus electric bill, if you are with them. Hope that helps 👍

  • @jakvoden7828
    @jakvoden7828Ай бұрын

    @@theinterfacecars Thanks Alex, spot on 👍🏼

  • @Lewis_Standing
    @Lewis_StandingАй бұрын

    I don't do much better than that in my Kona. Did you have a head wind that day, seems very good for a larger and heavier car?

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Weather conditions that day were in our favour to be honest, but also the M5 and M6 did have 50mph and 60mph speed limits. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

  • @mkkm945
    @mkkm945Ай бұрын

    The UK is small enough to work for ANY EV that's >250 miles rated. Teslas, Hyundai/Kia/Genesis and likely several others now. Charging is required about when you need to pee/eat/drink. Really a no-brainer.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Totally agree, thanks for watching 👍🏻

  • @bellshooter
    @bellshooterАй бұрын

    So the VW Golf steering wheel is a bit meh? Straight from the parts bin!

  • @nickthegriffin
    @nickthegriffinАй бұрын

    @ 64p per kWh that's worse pound for pound than 40mpg @ current petrol prices and that's cheap for a service station

  • @Lewis_Standing
    @Lewis_StandingАй бұрын

    No it's not. 64p/ 4 mpkwh is 16p a mile Petrol Is now £1.50 on AVG and if using motorway services petrol ( a fair comparison for motorway electricity surely) would be £1.70+ So would be £1.50-£1.70 /40 mpg X4.5l to the gallon to be 17p-19p a mile. Would a larger executive SUV like the GV60 really do 40mpg too? The national AVG is 38.8 for example. I think it might be lower....

  • @nickthegriffin
    @nickthegriffinАй бұрын

    @@Lewis_Standing 4 mpkwh what you driving the model 3 performance I got rid of three months ago never saw that

  • @Lewis_Standing
    @Lewis_StandingАй бұрын

    @@nickthegriffin it's what he got in the video if you watched it. It's what I get in my Kona. It's what you'd expect at least from a model 3. Btw at home I pay 7.5p/kWh so it's 2p a mile for the first 256 miles....

  • @nickthegriffin
    @nickthegriffinАй бұрын

    @@Lewis_Standing that was impossible for me with octopus I had a 7kw charger and a window of 6 hrs to get cheap electricity so max was 42kw

  • @Lewis_Standing
    @Lewis_StandingАй бұрын

    @@nickthegriffin that tariff gives you more time at the cheaper rate whenever you ask for it

  • @grahamf695
    @grahamf695Ай бұрын

    Absolutely no drama at all. Great video for demonstrating how practical the EVs have become. It is my experience too.

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Totally agreed, thanks for watching 👍

  • @lordciuffo
    @lordciuffoАй бұрын

    would have appreciate some recap numbers at the end: miles, avg. speed, cost.,,

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching! There is some info in the description in case you missed it. Unfortunately I did not track the average speed.

  • @rej7868
    @rej7868Ай бұрын

    Do work on mg hs

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching, these should work with the MG HS EV but we’ve verified that 👍

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru
    @DefinitelyNotAGuruАй бұрын

    Great car

  • @theinterfacecars
    @theinterfacecarsАй бұрын

    👌👍🏻