And indeed that is one of the things that does appeal to me.
On the screen front, it works. I hated it when Mercedes first did it but then borrowed one with it and realised it was in the right place. My A6 had one that lowered into dash which was preferable but this is next best - right place, right job. I guess it's another where you have to overcome your preconceptions and try it.
I have HUD too....