I got an in-depth look at Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system while driving a 2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ w/1LZ for PCMag's Fastest Mobile Networks project. MyLink is available on most high-level trims of 2015 Chevrolet cars, and offers plenty of connected features, media support, and navigation services behind its screen. Unfortunately, that screen can feel a bit sluggish at times, and voice commands are not this system's strong suit. The Editors' Choice Toyota Camry Entune infotainment system we tested in the 2015 Toyota Camry XLE offers loads of functionality and much more reliable voice controls, but you should consider the car itself before you shop for the in-dash infotainment options.

Interface

The MyLink interface is divided into multiple sections including Navigation, Media, Phone, Text, and Weather, and service-specific apps like Pandora. I spent the vast majority of my time in the Navigation and Media sections when driving; the former displayed a local map and guided me to any set destination, and the latter displayed the currently active radio station or, through my paired smartphone, media file. Pairing my Nexus 5 was very easy, involving a quick trip through the touch screen's menu system to engage pairing mode, and a few glances back and forth between the devices to make sure the passcode displayed on the touch screen matched the one on my phone. After that, the car connected automatically to my phone whenever I started it.

The 8-inch touch screen the 2015 Chevrolet Impala uses for MyLink is functional, but clunky. It's a resistive screen that often felt sluggish when I entered text through the on-screen keyboard. Simple menu selections were relatively quick, but typing an address took frustratingly long compared with using my smartphone's on-screen keyboard.

MyLink supports voice commands for navigation, phone, and media playback. Unfortunately, the voice recognition isn't particularly good. It had a lag of several seconds after I gave any sort of voice command, and even then it usually didn't understand what I said. That's a crucial feature to miss out on while you're driving.