Having a lot of the last few months in rental cars of various makes, one thing that I've noticed is that they all have a different approach to organization, and most miss the mark. I find myself fumbling through layers of menus trying to locate simple functions. I'm probably biased, but it's made me appreciate the simple, logical layout of my Sync 3 screens... even if my Travel Link doesn't work since the last update and the Bluetooth connection occasionally goes wonky. But seriously, Sync 3 just seems a lot more intuitive than most car user interfaces.

 

I have nothing to compare it to but I don't have any problems with SYNC 3 layout.

 

Running Sync3 on my 2016 Lariat.

I don't mind the layout. Half screen is Nav and other half is split audio (or phone) and climate

My 2012 with MySync was same layout

I have gotten used to it so now when in my wife's Murano I can only see one item at a time. Same with sons Mazda.

Also, I have been fortunate. I have had zero issues with Sync3 and my iPhone. (Knock on wood).