OTS - Yanfeng unveils digital luxury concept car XiM23 in Europe (part 1)
2022. November 30. 13:40
Neuss, Germany, 30 November, 2022 (APA/OTS) - The XiM23 concept is
a vision of future luxury from leading global automotive supplier,
Yanfeng. Inspired by the company's recently released Luxury
Research Study, the XiM23 uses interior experience modes to show
the company's broad integration capabilities, where digital
technologies and innovations transform the interior's features into
a user-centric, luxury experience.
"When discussing how luxury will evolve, two schools of thought
emerge in discussions with our customers," said Tim Shih, Vice
President of Design and User Experience for Yanfeng Technology
(YFT). "The first is a focus on digital technology driving the user
experience, while the second relies on traditional symbols of
luxury like premium materials and finishes. What our research
revealed - and what we've explored in the XiM23 - is that a luxury
solution is not one or the other, but rather a dynamic combination
of both to create holistic and highly personalized interior
experiences."
Calm & Rich Modes unlock users' luxury experiences
Through unique experience modes, the XiM23 shows how
traditionally luxurious features can be elevated with technology
integrations, becoming infinitely flexible and intelligently
orchestrated to address the five aspects of luxury (Simplicity,
Service, Personalization, Control, and Comfort), meeting users'
wants, needs, and preferences.
Connected to a mobile app, the XiM23 recognizes passengers,
adjusting its settings to the preferences designated by the driver.
Upon approach, the XiM23's mono-post front seats pivot and the rear
seats slide forward for easy ingress, serving as a welcome to
occupants. This initial experience, known as Calm Mode, is visually
simple and elegant. No screens are present and the ambient lighting
of the interior is soft and airy.
Once the XiM23 recognizes that the driver is settled, the front
seats return to their forward-facing positions, and the steering
wheel, outfitted with secret-till-lit lighting and controls,
illuminates. Simultaneously, a slim, curved, pillar-to-pillar 8K
display rises from the instrument panel, as well as two slim touch
displays nestled in the floor console.
When users desire to transition from the serene Calm Mode to
the more interactive experience of Rich Mode, the power is in their
hands via the multi-controller, a "phygital" innovation combining a
physical dial with gestural controls and interactive smart
surfaces. By hovering a hand over the multi-controller for a few
seconds, the Rich Mode experience is activated, and the interior
begins to change dramatically. The ambient lighting tones of the
interior shift and brighten and the instrument panel display rises
from 50mm to 100mm, revealing additional features and offerings for
occupants to select. The two center console displays extend fully,
accessible for all occupants and providing additional options for
service, personalization, and comfort.
Autonomous driving enables more immersive, rich experiences
In both the Calm and Rich modes, the vehicle defaults to a
manual driving scenario with level two assisted driving features
such as blind spot monitoring, hands-off detection, and forward
collision warning augmented with interior lighting. When users are
ready for a level four autonomous experience it's as simple as
clicking the steering wheel's illuminated "Autodrive" button.
"Including level four autonomy in the XiM23 concept allowed the
team to further explore interior experiences, unconstrained by the
safety requirements of manual driving," said Shih. "For Yanfeng,
this broadened scope is a glimpse into the future, showcasing how
mobility experiences can evolve as autonomous technology advances."
As the XiM23 transitions to fully autonomous, multi-sensory
experiences become fully immersive. Lighting is further enhanced
with overhead illumination and projections, while all four seats
recline. In the rear, passengers enjoy a deep, zero-gravity seat
position plus massage with Yanfeng's Hover Seat. A theater-like
ambiance brings all eyes to the front of the cabin, where the
pillar-to-pillar display fully extends to 200mm for users to enjoy
music, movies, or other content tailored to their journey.
"The XiM23 concept evolves Yanfeng's eXperience in Motion (XiM)
principle into the luxury segment. Society's shifting values, which
Yanfeng first examined in its 2018 Quality of Life study and
further pursued with this most recent luxury research study,
reflect a continuous shift away from possessions and towards
experiences," said Shih. "With a complete automotive portfolio
including seating, safety, cockpit electronics, and interiors,
Yanfeng is well positioned to deliver new and compelling
experiences into the automotive and future mobility space."
The XiM23 concept car will be featured at the company's
European headquarters in Neuss, Germany, until summer 2023.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.yanfeng.com/en/xim23.
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For more information please contact:
Yanfeng International
Jagenbergstraße 1
41468 Neuss
Germany
Astrid Schafmeister
Tel.: +49 2131 609-3028
E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@yanfeng.com
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