Next-gen Renault cockpits will strike a balance between visibility and reachability, with the display screens mounted ahead of the touch panel to avoid unnecessary distractions. “If you have a display screen further away, the touchscreen can be a bit closer to your hands, so your sight doesn’t go away from the road for too long,”
Sound system
Sound systems will play a huge role in Renault interiors going forward. The firm will continue to use sound effects designed by electronica legend Jean-Michel Jarre, and will look to create “a really appealing design for speakers, instead of hiding them”, said Vidal.
Prominent volume knob
Volume control knob is modelled on that from an upmarket hi-fi system, embodying Renault’s drive to improve long-term durability and in recognition that tactility is “super-important in terms of the feeling of quality you get to the world”.
Voice control
“Voice control is an incredible asset,” said Vidal, explaining that advances in artificial intelligence technology mean that users can take a more conversational approach to activating key functions. You will be able to say “turn the fog-lamp on”, for example, and the car will welcome you with greetings like: “Where are we going today?”
Simpler touchscreens
