Hyundai Working On World's Most Advanced Infotainment System

Hyundai Mobis, the automotive brand's parts maker and supplier, is looking to make the world's best infotainment systems. That's why the subsidiary has teamed up with Swiss software company Luxoft to create a system worthy of that title. Both are currently working on a new Infotainment Cockpit Controller MIS (Mobis Infotainment System), described as "the most advanced system."

That's a big claim, but it's backed up by some fairly impressive capabilities. Up to six displays can be integrated, including the digital instrument cluster, an AR (augmented reality) head-up display, a passenger display, a center stack touchscreen, and two rear-seat entertainment displays. The system has adapted Qualcomm's GEN 4 AP (based on Android 12) to provide a rich yet user-friendly experience. What's more, multiple virtual personal assistants make occupants' lives easier.

It certainly looks impressive and makes contemporary Hyundai interiors (like the one found in the Ioniq 5) appear dull and outdated. The passenger display is neatly integrated with the instrument cluster, while the central screen has adopted a fashionable portrait position, seen in cars like the Mustang Mach-E and the new Mercedes C-Class.

Hyundai Mobis used the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) to debut its new idea. The company's Carlsten Weiss said, "through synergy between the two companies, we will leap forward as a global leader in future vehicle software such as autonomous driving and IVI."

The South Korean parts supplier is at the forefront of innovation and has come up with some extraordinary ideas, like the e-Corner Module "crab-walk" system. While the Mobis division's latest infotainment idea is impressive, many believe the fussy touchscreen may become a thing of the past.