The intense debate about whether touch screens is a blessing or a curse for modern cars may finally reach a truce – thanks to Xiaomi
The Chinese tech giant's upcoming electric sedan, the Xiaomi SU7, offers a unique and innovative way for drivers to personalize their in-car experience.
While some drivers have become fans of sleek and fully screen-based dashboards, others crave the tactile feel and simplicity of physical buttons. The CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, understands this gap.
During the initial presentation for the SU7, revealed a clever solution in the form of a magnetically attached “connection unit". This unit has one set of piano keys and one volume button that snaps directly to the bottom edge of the center screen, instantly transforming the interface with familiar controls.
While the SU7 Xiaomi's will launch with a standard, clean touchscreen layout, giving drivers the option to enhance their experience with old-school controls. This is particularly interesting given the Chinese market's general preference for screen-dominated dashboards.
Beyond its unique approach to interface design, the Xiaomi SU7 has an innovation in other areas as well. The original design of the car has drawn some comparisons to the Porsche Taycan, though there's no denying its sleek, modern look.
However, the real innovation lies in the seamless integration with Xiaomi phones and devices to offer a level of ecosystem connectivity never seen before in electric cars from other manufacturers.
Its modular touchscreen concept Xiaomi and the availability of additional keys and features provided by its ecosystem, have the potential to disrupt purchase of EV cars.
Not only does Xiaomi offer the best solution when it comes to controls, but the possibility of future docks with extended functionality is undeniably exciting. It's a solution so elegant, it begs the question why other manufacturers haven't thought of it sooner.
Perhaps the most appealing aspect of Xiaomi's approach is its commitment to innovation but also its touchscreen-centric approach. She is one win to win proposition both for those who love the futuristic technology offered by the large screens on the console of a car, but also for all the old souls who do not wish to lose the "hedonistic" sound of the click offered by a physical button.
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