[agman25]

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/S...X-Wave-concept-from-Visteon3M-First-pictures/

All the buttons are there, you just can’t see them yet. The thin integrated centre panel, which at first appears to be a blank section of silver trim, contains all the usual controls, but only lights up when your hand approaches. You can arrange these controls as you wish, with the skin able to wrap over virtually any surface contour. And it even gives physical feedback when you select a function through a pre-programmed artificial vibration.

Yes, the dial pack is completely computerised, with sections using a new 3M film that creates the illusion of 3D without the need to wear any dodgy goggles. Through this, information can be layered graphically – say for sat-nav instructions and the like. The whole sweep of dashboard uses a light transmissive film that only makes imagery visible when it’s required.

 

[jkennedy293]

Kinda cool.

 

[mgescuro]

Heh heh heh....
It's the Star Trek control panels come to life!!! :clap:

 

[PAULSTS1]

I don't like it, it looks too cheap!

 

[Joevette]

cool idea, bad execution, those colors do not work, white lights on a silver face, I'm sure its better at night but for the daytime they would have to change that and everything is so small you cant even see it, maybe its just the pics. Im sure all cars will be like this eventually, the volt should have something like this when it comes out

 

[osv_alero]

Though I love the "computer age" I do wonder how this stuff will cause headaches as they age.

Give me a simple basic car that I know will last. And when things do break, as they always do no matter who makes it, I can easily replace it with little worry.

 

[ChevroletRevived]

Cool looking interior! I like futuristic interiors espessially. Hopefully we'll start seeing stuff like this go into production soon.

 

[mystikranger]

This isn't anything new. This has been done on alot of concepts, especially for Volvo.

 

[PA Dweller]

I like the idea but I would like to see some color in it, right now it looks bland.

 

[ARCANGEL]

touch interface like that for example on the iphone really lack a tactile feel and are unnatural. I got rid of my iphone cause the non feedback was dull and uninspiring, so although it looks nice it lacks the clicks and tactile feel that connects with the hand, brain combo..no thanks

 

[mgescuro]

This isn't anything new. This has been done on alot of concepts, especially for Volvo.

These systems appeared in Saab and Jaguar concepts.
This might be viable in 3-5 years... maybe more, i guess...

But chances are.... it will b e very expensive.... and I'll put money down that the first car implementation will be in the Gen 10 S-Class.

 

[mbukukanyau]

Volvo and Saab are already doing this. And their layout is better too.