Porsche Unveils the Next‑Gen PCM
What’s New, You Ask?
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay: Finally, the digital magic of the all‑electric Taycan travels to the 911, Cayenne, and Panamera.
- Smartphone‑friendly: Whether you’re Team iOS or Android, your phone now talks straight to your car’s hub.
- Music heaven: Subscribe to Apple Music and stream over 75 million songs ad‑free, plus curated playlists curated by music gurus.
- Podcast paradise: Get a flood of Apple Podcasts for free—stay informed, stay entertained on every drive.
Why It Matters
Porsche’s new PCM pulls the curtain back to show that luxury now comes with a phone‑sync punchline. Suddenly, your soundtrack’s no longer a separate app; it’s baked right into the vehicle’s soul. No more bundling two separate systems—just one slick interface that keeps your music and podcasts humming.
Breaking the Molds
For the first time, combustion‑engine models get a taste of the Taycan’s digital prowess. It’s like giving a classic sports car a smartphone upgrade: both exhilarating and a little bit “wow.”
Fun Fact
It’s rumored that the new PCM was built with the help of a couple of engineers and a very caffeinated team.
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For instance, if the driver tells the system “I need petrol”, the navigation system finds a route to the nearest petrol station. Similarly, the phrase “I am cold” automatically increases the cabin temperature. The Voice Pilot adapts to the driver’s speech patterns, improving over time.
PCM 6.0 also introduces an updated navigation system, which features faster route calculations and displays detailed, real time traffic information, down to the conditions of individual lanes. A range colours are used for different routes depending on the traffic situation.
The new Soundtrack My Life software from Porsche Digital, which is currently still at the beta version stage, will eventually be adapted for PCM 6.0. It incorporates specially composed music elements, and constructs a unique soundtrack based on the driving situation at hand.
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This article was first published in sgCarMart.
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