Why not just call it a foot long touch screen?

Being generic doesn't look forward. Size will likely continue to grow.

12.2" is the size for the upcoming 2020 Highlander.

 

Because 12 inch screen is 20% larger than 11.6 inch screen. If Toyota called it a foot long, I am sure there is a class action lawsuit by now. LOL

Visual TV Size Comparison : 11.6 inch 16x9 display vs 12 inch 16x10 display

 

Aspect ratio makes a difference with Android Auto... yet another thing those hoping for retro-active updates don't realize. That extra bit of space adds convenience for the auto-centric design... something the phone advocates should take note of.

 

It’s actually a foot diagonal, a foot long would be much bigger and better

 

Bigger, yes. Better, resounding NO.

 

Ah come on social media says the most important aspect of a car is the touch screen see attached image of 2022 Prius.
They couldn’t possibly be wrong

 

Yeah I've seen that one before, it's a pre-production something or other?

This phenomena is the latest "tail fins". Along with the magic smoke entry and exit ports you see on most car "bumpers" these days.

The main beef I have with these displays is the stupid-distraction factor: they can get you killed.

 

They are still using physical buttons for the windows. I'm afraid that's a dealbreaker. /s

 

In EV mode your current city power consumption is like 144wthr/mile but with the new touchscreen it jumps to 300wthr/mile.

Well worth it.