Peugeot reveals next-gen i-Cockpit

French carmaker Peugeot has revealed the next generation of its innovative i-Cockpit. Technological advances have enabled improved comfort and safety with advanced sensory engagement for drivers and passengers of the next generation Peugeot models.

The new i-Cockpit points to the brand's new interior design direction for future models, with advanced ergonomics, head-up digital instrument displays and interactive touchscreen technology all designed to enhance the driving experience.

The new i-Cockpit will feature on the next generation of Peugeot models. Following the launch of the concept in 2012, it has been used on the nearly 2.2 million of the brand’s three best-selling models, including the 208, the 2008 SUV and the 308, the company’s overall best-selling model.

The new design retains all of the existing features of the current generation i-Cockpit but now has several new highlights.

Using a full scale reproduction of the front passenger compartment, Peugeot engineers and designers were able to produce and develop the new i-Cockpit design, refining the design and features from the perspective of the drivers and passengers of future models.

Following feedback from current users, engineers started with the steering wheel. It’s redesign will provide drivers with an even greater field of vision and more leg space for additional comfort. The wheel itself is now even more compact and offers more agility and manoeuvrability with improved driving sensation.

The driver’s arms are now closer when holding the steering wheel, reducing the breadth of movement required during manoeuvres, thus making the car more responsive and agile for the driver, with an improved, more relaxed driving position.

Building on the elevated instrument cluster of the current generation i-Cockpit, engineers developed a new head-up instrumentation display, with a 12.3-inch high-resolution digital screen taking pride of place on the dashboard. Positioned in the driver’s line of sight, the large screen clearly displays all critical information to drivers within the field of view, enabling more information to be read easier and quicker. This removes the need for drivers to look away from the road, enhancing driving safety. 

The designers have taken full advantage of the new 12.3-inch screen, developing bespoke futuristic graphics for drivers and passengers, further enhancing their in-cabin experience. The display is fully customisable with each configuration heightened with animations and transitions.

There is a new tablet-like 8-inch touchscreen in the centre of the instrument panel, which has been improved over the current in-car infotainment system. New interactive technology has increased responsiveness and made it simpler to use.

The next generation i-Cockpit also gets 3D navigation, available on both of the information screens, with real-time traffic information from Tom Tom Traffic. Connected to voice recognition and commands enables hands-free device control, with useful features like automatic text message management reading, drafting and sending messages hands free. The central screen also features Apple CarPlay, Mirrorlink and Android Auto technologies.

All of the new technology and features are set in a new centre console, which has been designed to be elegant yet practical.

According to Peugeot, those sat behind the new streamlined interior will note the lack of buttons, choice of high-grade materials and premium build quality.