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Motor 1
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Hyundai Might Ditch Buttons for a Massive Tesla-Style Screen. That's a Mistake
Hyundai is moving in a dramatic new direction with its infotainment system. Dubbed Pleos Connect, the automaker's upcoming user interface combines the infotainment system, vehicle operating system, and an application development platform into one seamless package. Pleos Connect is scheduled to launch in 2026, and according to Korea's ET News , the first two vehicles to receive the updated system will be the European i30 (the next-generation Elantra in the US) and the next-generation Tucson SUV. Hyundai hopes to have the technology in more than 20 million cars by the end of the decade. Pleos Connect Prototype Photo by: Hyundai The technology sounds revolutionary—and much of it is. But as we've seen so many times before, this could mean bad news for fans of buttons. Even though Hyundai is adamant that it will keep buttons in its vehicles , Pleos Connect's so-called "Tesla-style" screen has us skeptical. As previewed by the concept from back in April , the sizable display controls nearly all in-vehicle functions and takes up a significant portion of the dashboard. Only volume and tuning knobs are visible in early prototypes. Said to mimic a modern smartphone, Pleos Connect will allow for multi-window functions and multiple apps running simultaneously on the same screen. It will also have a built-in Gleo AI system that can accurately recognize voice commands and perform functions more complex than Hyundai's current voice command system. Some buttons will likely move to the steering wheel, while other functions will undoubtedly make their way onto the screen. That said, where other automakers have started ditching the instrument cluster entirely, Hyundai promises to keep that feature intact in cars with Pleos Connect. As mentioned, the first Pleos-equipped cars will hit the road sometime in 2026, and we can expect the technology to make its way to the US in the following years. We should have a better idea of exactly how Hyundai plans to use the technology by then. Bring Back Buttons Buttons Are Back, Baby BMW's New Infotainment System Throws Everything Onto the Windshield Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundais Receiving a Tesla-Esque Next-Gen Infotainment System Despite Consumer Feedback
Hyundai has introduced its software brand, Pleos, which is scheduled to launch a next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system dubbed Pleos Connect in the second quarter of 2026. The automaker estimates that Pleos Connect will be present in over 20 million of its cars by 2030. The system is based on the Android Automotive OS (Operating System) and features a smartphone-like user interface with split-view, multi-window functions, 'Gleo AI' voice recognition-based agentic AI for intelligent vehicle control, and a single connected user profile accessible in any compatible car. Hyundai states that Pleos Connect will emphasize user-friendly features, but the technology may not be as accessible as the automaker hopes with its heavy reliance on touch-activated controls, like Tesla's infotainment system. Many drivers have complained about the excess of touch controls in newer cars, describing physical controls as offering a more intuitive feel. Swedish auto publication Vi Bilägare conducted a study in 2022 that found touchscreens perform worse than physical buttons in vehicles. The study gathered 11 modern cars from different automakers and one 2005 Volvo V70 to measure the time it took drivers to complete routine tasks like changing the interior's temperature while driving at 68 mph. Before the evaluation started, subjects had time to learn the vehicles' infotainment systems, making sure everyone was on a level playing field. The study found that the easiest car to understand and operate was the 2005 Volvo V70 by a long shot, whereas drivers in the worst-performing vehicle, MG's Marvel R, took more than four times the Volvo's distance to complete tasks. However, despite its upcoming Pleos Connect infotainment system primarily relying on touch inputs, Hyundai said in November that it made a mistake investing too heavily in the technology. 'As we were adding integrated [infotainment] screens in our vehicles, we also tried out putting touchscreen-based controls, and people didn't prefer that,' said HDNA (Hyundai Development and Manufacturing of North America) Vice President Ha Hak-soo told Korea JoonAng Daily. 'When we tested with our focus group, we realized that people get stressed, annoyed, and steamed when they want to control something in a pinch but are unable to do so.' Still, HDNA told JoonAng Daily that this generally negative attitude toward touch controls might shift among consumers as driver-assistance and self-driving technology develops. Having a car drive for you naturally removes much of the pressure and frustration associated with taking your eyes off the road to mess with unfamiliar touchscreens. Hyundai introduced Pleos Connect during Friday's Pleos 25 developer conference in Seoul, South Korea. During the conference, 26 partners displayed in-car apps and services based on Pleos Connect while exchanging feedback and inspecting app ecosystem expansion potential. While Hyundai noted that drivers' attitudes toward touch-activated controls may change, the automaker's decision to go all-in on releasing its new Pleos Connect infotainment system during the second quarter of 2026 highlights its big bet that driver perceptions will shift sooner rather than later. The dealbreaker will likely be whether Pleos Connect technology wows consumers enough to move them away from the higher degrees of tactile feedback that physical buttons have and continue to provide.
