It is just a matter of getting used to the new layout of things, and down to personal preferences. I am old school and still prefer buttons and analog stuff, but I am also completely satisfied with my P550e. It took a few hours to get used to finding where everything is, and I agree with you they are intuitive and easy to use.

 

rage bait post! jk

controls through the screen are very intuitive; however, slightly annoying due to the minimal delay the screen can have at times. especially on startup. bonding the auto on/off to the diamond steering wheel button helps but ac controls tend to lag right after startup.

 

Agree. The complaint about this issue and tOo mAnY sCrEeNs has become a meme that unoriginal "enthusiasts" can't help but parrot. Everyone is of course welcome to their opinion but repeating something ad nauseam without adding anything new to the conversation is tiresome, imo, but apparently still generates clicks. See also 1. save the manuals 2. electric steering is the devil 3. Porsche's long gearing is literally hitler 4. dipsticks

 

I came from a 2024 GLE 53 AMG Coupe to a 2025 RR p400 that I have had for a little over a month now. I will say I wish the RR steering wheel controls could control the infotainment system like in my 24 GLE 53 AMG Coupe. I am getting more used to everything being on the touch screen and I am liking it, but I do have the fear in the back of my mind that if the screen craps out for some reason, then the car may be a giant brick.

 

i much prefer the removal of the buttons, i never used most of them anyways. it'd be nice if they put a storage compartment behind that panel though!

 

I also have a 25 RR and drove a Discovery loaner the other day which has the same AC control module as what they put in 23 RRs and I didn’t like it at all. The implementation is poor and physical interaction points like keys and knobs feel cheep. Was happy to go back to my touch screen AC controls. However, that area below the screen is awkwardly empty which I dont like

 

I don't miss the audio buttons - programming the diamond for mute, the roller on the wheel for audio and the multifunction speaker icon on the screen is good enough. I do miss the ability to directly heat/cool and configure the seats using buttons.

 

I've test driven the RR but I don't own it like you guys do. I must say, I was very disappointed at all of the insane amount of menu navigating in order to turn on the massage seats or seat heaters. No doubt I am missing some shortcuts that you guys know but man, on my A8 it's perfect. Two screens, haptic feedback, etc.

I wish RR had the dual use knobs like in the older model. That would be PERFECT with that beautiful 13.1" screen on top. I think RR went a bit too far, but then again my opinion is worthless as I don't own one......YET.

 

Your A8 layout is like what I had on my 2021 ETron. It was very easy to use.

 

I truly only miss the Terrain Response mode selector knob, and the volume knob (with mute in the centre).

 

I plan to buy a new L460 next year and the no button issue used to bother me, but then I remember that I drive a Porsche Taycan with no buttons now and it does not bother me, so I think I'll be fine.