Audi at CES Previews Future Interior Techs

[JHF]

Audi has showcased its latest interior solutions at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The innovations start with the latest version of the company’s virtual gauge cluster that first debuted two years ago at the same show. Now the screen is 14.1-inches long in diagonal and features AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes) technology.

The dashboard integrates two displays for the MMI infotainment system, where the selected functions are activated by “gentle yet defined pressure on the display.” The lower display operates the climate control and the upper screen controls the navigation and audio systems.

Behind the new operating and display concept is the latest generation of the Audi Modular Infotainment Platform, MIB2+. It features the latest mobile communications standard LTE Advanced that can download data into the car at a maximum speed of 300 Mbit per second. The technology also enables mobile telephony using the VoLTE (Voice over LTE) method, which “shortens the time needed to make a phone connection and increases voice quality.”

Audi also announced it will soon start offering new services in Europe, including emergency call that alerts the Audi Emergency Call Centre after an accident, and online roadside assistance that calls the Audi Service Centre and Audi service request with which customers can schedule a service appointment. Also, in a few months, the new A4 and Q7 will be getting the Audi connect SIM - a permanently installed embedded SIM (e-SIM) that automatically brings Audi connect services into the car across Europe.

The brand with the four rings is also displaying the e-tron Quattro concept powered by an electric system that consists of three electric motors for a total output of 503 horsepower, sent to all four wheels. The concept has a range of 311 miles with a single charge of the batteries, located in the floor between the axles.

The study has semi-autonomous functions, which will be launched into production model “in the near future,” according to the company. The system uses a central driver assistance controller, transforming the information gathered from the car’s sensors, 3D cameras, laser scanner and radar, and ultrasonic sensors into automated piloted driving in traffic jams and piloted parking.

Last but not least, Audi is also presenting OLED (Oranig LED) technology for the exterior lighting, specifically for brake lights and turn signals.

Source: Audi

http://www.worldcarfans.com/1160107102657/audi-at-ces-previews-future-inteior-techs

 

[Frankie G]

Is it me or is there something a little 80's about the design layout?

 

[SKY]

Trully amazing design. Is it going to be the interior of a future model?

 

[JHF]

Great design indeed.

http://fourtitude.com/news/Audi_News_1/ces-2016-audi-gets-piloted-electrified-and-fully-connected/

 

[Rainer271]

I like the technics behind but the design is at this moment not my cup of tea.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Trully amazing design. Is it going to be the interior of a future model?

According to German automotive press reports, an accurate precursor with regard to the upcoming A6/A7 and A8 successors. A defining characteristic of future Marc Lichte Audis.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Very "cool", "technical". Personally, I very much like it. In fact, I prefer it to the current M-B theme by quite some margin.

 

[Rolf]

The tech is impressive, but in my opinion that large screen graphics don't look that impressive the the surrounding white and black shiny plastic framing looks cheapish. I do like the bottom climate control screen, looks neat and easy to use.

 

[Seylan]

I'm surprised that it has taken this long for OLED screens to feature in cars...

 

[LaArtist]

no audi this is not a good design way to go.. that whole dash looks like a modern building..

Both BMw and audi has this facination with modern architecture..

news flash, its an interior of a car, not your headquarter building

 

[Sunny]

^ vs. the inside of a Trump building? Which is sadly what current Mercedes interiors remind me of. I get that certain demography likes it, but I am also glad the other German companies are not following them there.

 

[LaArtist]

^ vs. the inside of a Trump building? Which is sadly what current Mercedes interiors remind me of. I get that certain demography likes it, but I am also glad the other German companies are not following them there.

IM also glad, there must be some choice in the market for different tastes..

to my taste hard angles and cold surfaces makes the interior feel unwelcoming.

I rather have the warm opulence then..

 

[Deleted member 25]

And you current car's interior is about softness and warm oppulence ?

 

[Gianclaudio]

All very nice about the interior, but no one is commenting on that girl's gorgeous legs?
I'm so disappointed of you guys......

 

[Rolf]

All very nice about the interior, but no one is commenting on that girl's gorgeous legs?
I'm so disappointed of you guys......

She has got a stunning bod I must say, the guy next to her is checking her out. I wonder what dirty movie she is watching on those virtual goggles!

 

[LaArtist]

And you current car's interior is about softness and warm oppulence ?

unfortunately not, its from the past era of benzes, i like this new direction though, puts MB in a league above the 2 other when it comes to luxury, as it should be i think. as their emphasis is more on sport

 

[chonkoa]

All very nice about the interior, but no one is commenting on that girl's gorgeous legs?
I'm so disappointed of you guys......

What legs?
They were all covered so there is nothing to comment on.

 

[Human]

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[martinbo]

Required...

Hoezit Boet. Hilarious and incisive at the same time. Perhaps you should consider posting this in the W213 thread too...