The concept cars on display at the IAA Mobility in Munich until September 12, 2021 give drivers a glimpse into a near future where it"s not just about driving, but also about well-being and relaxation in sustainable vehicles.
Inside, the driver and front passenger move around in a transparent space under a glass roof, where screens are replaced by a head-up display on the windshield. Speakers under headrest cushions give each seat in the car its own sound zone, allowing each person to enjoy their own audio content.
The concept also features constant over-the-air updates (OTA), which should significantly extend its life cycle. BMW also opted for bi-directional charging, which means that the car can function, if necessary, as an energy storage device that can supply electricity to its surroundings.
In the cabin, seats are designed to be flexible, with the two benches folding down completely. Indeed, the manufacturer also envisages this car as a small mobile cinema or even a video game space, thanks to a projection screen that can be deployed from the dashboard if necessary. In addition to a projector and a game console, other devices can also be connected.
Volkswagen plans to launch a production version of the ID. Life by 2025 with an entry price of only 20,000 euros.
Depending on the driving mode, information is displayed across the entire width of the cabin or segmented for the driver and front passenger. In the case of autonomous driving, the projection surfaces can also be used as cinema screens for infotainment content or video conferences.
According to Audi, many of the technologies incorporated into the grandsphere concept could be rolled out to production models by the end of the decade.
First Published: Sep 08, 2021, 14:47
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