New research from US-based consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has revealed that one in every four passenger vehicles to be sold by 2025 is expected to include digital instrument clusters, passenger infotainment systems, and integrated biometrics with bought-in device functionality.
According to the new ‘Cockpit and Cabin Strategies of Automakers, 2016-2025’ study, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are currently focusing on designing components that fulfil the changing technology trends and customer expectations.
Conducted under the company’s Mobility: Automotive & Transportation Growth Partnership Service programme, the report also noted that technological development is believed to have an influential role in the cockpit.
It will further create a new travel experience, as well as dedicated instrument clusters and infotainment screens.
Frost & Sullivan intelligent mobility research analyst Joe Praveen Vijayakumar said: “The luxury segment car of the future will have augmented reality HUD, OLED displays, interactive cabin doors and windows, advanced biometrics, and ample infotainment for passengers.
“The mass-market car segment cockpit will have temperature-controlled seats, combiner HUD, TFT LCD displays and substantial biometrics features for vehicle security, driver monitoring, and health wellness and wellbeing (HWW).”
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