[stormchaser]

I own a 23 530I and have rented nearly every BMW, Audi, and VW in the past twenty years (World Travel). I wouldn't say I like the industry trend of screen-centric cars. Tesla might be the worst example, or perhaps the first-generation ID cars from VW. If you google the topic, it appears that car manufacturers are listening to criticism and bringing back knobs. Screen-centric vehicles are far less expensive to make. The G30 is one of the nicest cockpits of any car I own.
Regarding simplicity, my 3 VW Sport Wagons and even the 24 JETTA are the most straightforward (3 big round nobs for AC/HEAT, Blower, etc. Hyundai and Kia, I believe, also kept knobs. It is simply not safe to have to tap on two ikons or tap tap tap (Mercedes) with hepatic buttons (VW is getting rid of hepatics on the GTI). I wouldn't say I like voice commands; they take the fun and control out of driving and are slower. ECO/SPORT, Comfort should be easily accessible buttons also. DOES ANYONE AGREE OR DISAGREE? IS BMW LISTENING? If I post this on the G60 forum, I wonder how many would disagree since they own a screen-centric car, but BMW has done a better job than most! I heard Tesla wipers are on the screen, or is it the steering wheel? The EU has mandated buttons come back in 25 to fulfill NCAP safety ratings if manufacturers want a high score. I support this.