New research from US-based consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has revealed that one in every four passenger vehicles to be sold by 2025 is expected to include digital instrument clusters, passenger infotainment systems, and integrated biometrics with bought-in device functionality. 

According to the new ‘Cockpit and Cabin Strategies of Automakers, 2016-2025’ study, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are currently focusing on designing components that fulfil the changing technology trends and customer expectations.

“The mass-market car segment cockpit will have temperature-controlled seats, combiner HUD, TFT LCD displays and substantial biometrics features."

Conducted under the company’s Mobility: Automotive & Transportation Growth Partnership Service programme, the report also noted that technological development is believed to have an influential role in the cockpit.

It will further create a new travel experience, as well as dedicated instrument clusters and infotainment screens.

Frost & Sullivan intelligent mobility research analyst Joe Praveen Vijayakumar said: “The luxury segment car of the future will have augmented reality HUD, OLED displays, interactive cabin doors and windows, advanced biometrics, and ample infotainment for passengers.

“The mass-market car segment cockpit will have temperature-controlled seats, combiner HUD, TFT LCD displays and substantial biometrics features for vehicle security, driver monitoring, and health wellness and wellbeing (HWW).”

The company further noted that glass and ceramics manufacturer Corning has already developed a light-diffusing fibre, which can replace separately weaving light-emitting diode with interior fabrics for ambient lighting.