There are 4 MIB II infotainment systems available for 2016 models. ***Info is subject to change***
The "base" is a 5 inch Composition Color found on the Golf TSI Base (and other VW models, but this is the Golf forum).
Features
• 5-inch color touchscreen display
• Touchscreen responds to pressure (resistive)
• Six side menu hard keys for the functions of
Radio, Media, Car, Setup, Sound, and Eject
• Single-disc CD player (MP3-capable)
• Eight speakers (4 x 20 watts output)
• AUX-IN connection and SD card slot located on
head unit face
• One USB connection located in a compartment
in the center console ahead of the gearshift for
media device integration, such as an iPod
• Built-in Bluetooth with Bluetooth Audio
capability
• Static display of photo files in JPEG and PNG
format via SD card
• Double tuner with phase diversity for optimum
radio reception
• Composition Color is not compatible with CarNet
features (categorized as: App-Connect,
Security & Service, Guide & Inform)
Customer Benefits
• MP3-capable CD player can be used for playing
self-burned CDs containing music files in MP3
and WMA format, for example
• Color screen provides an attractive display
• Large menu buttons make it easier to access
main menus, especially when driving
• Resistive touchscreen can also be operated
when wearing gloves
Next is the 6.5 in Composition Media (6.33 in on non-MQB models). It will be found on e-Golf SE, Golf SE, GTI S and SE, Golf Sportwagen S and SE, and Golf R Base.
Features
All the features of the Composition Color, plus…
• 6.5-inch color touchscreen display (Golf Family),
6.33-inch color touchscreen display (all others)
• Golf Family models feature “CAR” hard key on
face of MIB unit; all other models feature the
similar menu access through the MFI
• TFT Capacitive touchscreen with proximity
sensors; responds to user’s hand approaching
the screen
• Two additional side menu hard keys for the
functions of “Phone” and “Voice”
• USB connection (2 on Passat SE and higher; one
front, one rear)
• HD Radio
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Sirius Seek
• Bluetooth interface
• USB and AUX-IN connections are integrated in a
compartment in the center console ahead of the
gearshift
• SD card slot and CD slot located on head unit
for non-Golf models; SD and CD located in glove
box for Golf models
• Compatible with Car-Net App-Connect and
Security & Service features, but not Car-Net
Guide & Inform
Customer Benefits
• Large touchscreen makes operation easy
• Intuitive operation is the same as in
smartphones
• Proximity sensors detect when a finger is
approaching, increasing the size of the display
and changing the interface from display to input
mode for greater operating convenience and
safety when driving
• Bluetooth interface permits quick and easy
pairing of the radio with Bluetooth devices, such
as mobile phones; access to the telephone’s
address book is possible (note that Bluetooth
connection is disabled and not needed when
using a compatible device through CarPlay or
Android Auto).
• Hands-free system means that the driver
has both hands free for steering or changing
gears when making phone calls or using voice
commands, thereby increasing safety
• The smartphone- and tablet-compatible USB
connection makes it possible to play back
music files while charging the connected
device (Note that tablets cannot be integrated
into App-Connect; it is specific to compatible
smartphones. However, compatible audio files
can be accessed from a tablet using the USB
input as a media interface.)
• Voice control provides add
Next is the 6.5 in Discover Media found in the Golf SEL, Golf Sportwagen SEL, GTI Autobahn, and Golf R w/ DCC and Nav.
Features
All the features of the Composition Media, plus…
• Navigation module
• Two SD card connections on head unit face (one
slot dedicated to navigation data software) for
non-Golf models; SD slots and CD slot in glove
box for Golf models
• 2D/3D map display
• Three routes can be calculated (shortest time,
shortest distance, economical)
• Speed limit display
• Dynamic route guidance (for 4 years at no
additional charge thanks to Sirius Traffic)
• Sirius Travel Link for weather, gas prices, sports
updates, and more
• Preset POIs (points of interest)
• Compatible with all Car-Net features: AppConnect,
Guide & Inform, Security & Service
Customer Benefits
• Driver can select between different calculated
routes, depending on whether the destination
should be reached as quickly or as economically
as possible
• “Single string” of information can be entered
when searching for an address; no more
narrowing down by state, city, street, etc.
• Route options can be customized to avoid toll
roads, bridges, tunnels, etc.
• Information about speed limits assists the driver,
especially on routes with frequent changes in
limits
• Dynamic route finding helps to calculate
alternative routes to avoid traffic jams
• POI display helps when searching for points of
interest or other special destinations (such as
fuel stations) in the vicinity
Last is the Discover Pro 8 in found only in the e-Golf SEL Premium.
Features
All the features of the Discover Media, plus…
• 8-inch color touchscreen display
• Navigation with 3D-Landmarks, 3D-CityMap and
Personal POI
• DVD player (unique to Discover Pro)
• Internal 64-GB SSD hard disk with 10.4 GB of
user-accessible jukebox media storage
• Extended voice control “Premium”
• Playback of various video formats (AVI, MPEG,
Divx, H.246) when not driving
• Podcast playback
• Integrated Gracenote database (adds
information about music titles played on CD)
• In-car Wi-Fi (WLAN, or wireless local area
network) hotspot
• Two SD card slots (one of which is dedicated to
navigation data) and single CD slot located in
glove box
• Discover Pro available on 2016 e-Golf SEL
Premium only
• Note that Sirius Travel Link is not available with
Discover Pro
Customer Benefits
• Large color monitor permits high resolution and
convenient operation
• On-screen display of landmarks (important
buildings, etc.) facilitates orientation;
particularly useful in unfamiliar cities to locate
points of interest
• Built-in memory allows transfer of large music
libraries from external devices
• Gracenote database provides useful information
about songs being played (track, artist, track
length, genre, etc.)
• “Premium” mobile phone preparation allows
creation of a Wi-Fi hotspot
• All WLAN-capable and compatible components
(smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets, etc.)
can be connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot in the
vehicle
