German tier 1 supplier Continental has started supplying V-shaped displays to Hyundai Motor Co for its Kona series.
The display offers a two-in-one solution as it combines the two screens of the instrument cluster and centre information display under one glass surface. Additionally, the new Hyundai Kona features over-the-air (OTA) software updates for new functions, design and interaction possibilities in the vehicle, which can be managed via the V-shape display.
Boris Mergell, Head of User Experience (UX), Continental Automotive said, “Driven by technology and the growing importance of user experience in a car’s purchase decision, large, seamless display solutions are becoming a brand identifier. Supplying our V-shaped display for the new Hyundai Kona series, we put a focus on drivers and enhance their user experience significantly with the V-shaped design. With the next generation of large display solutions, we demonstrate how we constantly keep on pushing to realise a unique user experience for our customers. The display was developed and implemented in less than a year.”
Continental says its V-shape display consists of two flat high-resolution display panels with a backlight and is covered with a curved (V-shaped) glass, which creates a seamless look by optical bonding. This comes with several advantages for the driver, such as a more comfortable view of the visual content from the driver’s seat. While the display extends from the driver’s area to the centre console, the radius and angle of the display solution focus on the driver’s perspective, placing him or her at the centre of the information output.
Thanks to this ergonomic arrangement, all controls displayed on the screen can be accessed conveniently and intuitively by the user.