Has there been anything said by VAG in regard what the projected support life is going to be for the current Infotainment system fitted in the likes of the current Octy, VWs, Seats & Cupras etc...... 

 

I ask as usually the support for HUs is commonly ended after around 10 years but with the new style unit having the only controls for things like climate control, De-misting, Driving Mode selection etc..... It would cause significant issues if the screen fails for whatever reason leaving the owner unable to clear the windscreen even. Currently if your HU fails all you lose is your radio, and possibly sat-nav and parking sensor imaging so not so much an issue and can be replaced with a 3rd party unit etc.....

 

 

You have to assume / hope that this new system will be supported for a longer period of time than has been before with it now being a more important / significant part of the car.

Well the map updates go for 5 years after they change mib, so that puts it at 2030 for the current mib3. Firmware in the pre face lifted tends to get updates for about year after they finish. The question with post 2025 cars is how much of the firmware and files goes across into the next range. Could be shorter than we think.