Peugeot reveals its vision of tomorrow’s driving environment as it introduces the latest i-Cockpit. Designed for an instinctive, safer and natural driving experience, this operational demonstrator is a preview of the brand’s passenger cabin space on future models. With advanced ergonomics, head-up digital instrument display panel, interactive touchscreen, technology has never been so perfectly showcased. The study conducted by the Brand reviewed the experience of 2.2 million users of the current generation of the Peugeot i-Cockpit, fitted on the 208, 2008 and 308 vehicles.
“We are working on new automotive content, particularly as regards hyperconnectivity and the multiplication of interfaces in general”, said Gilles Vidal, Peugeot design chief, on the occasion of a press preview.”For the new i-Cockpit with its even smaller steering-wheel and an even more efficient viewing system, we did a lot of work on the ergonomics, a pivotal factor in our design. We pinpointed three layers of interaction involving eyes, hands and body. Above is what you look at: the road and monitors; immediately underneath, what you touch: steering-wheel and controls; below, finally, the seats and arm-rests”.
Gilles Vidal, Peugeot Design Director
In the new and refined i-Cockpit there are all the necessary elements, but in a more high tech version. The steering wheel is even more compact and re-designed to free up more of the driver’s field of vision and leg space.
The head-up instrumentation display is a 12.3’’ high-resolution digital screen with futuristic graphics. It is fully customisable, and displays everything the driver needs, within the field of vision. The aesthetics of each configuration are heightened by animations and transitions that are a pleasure to behold. The large 8’’ touchscreen is like a tablet set against the middle of the instrument panel, and comes with interactive technology for increased responsiveness and practicality when used.
All these features are rounded off by a centre console of high-end design. A set of elegant chromed toggle switches attract the driver and are pleasing on the eye, while their soft and metallic feel exudes high quality. This sensation continues with the very modern and ergonomic gear lever, which responds with light pushes.
