The Indian automotive industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade, from the rise of SUVs to the dawn of the EV era. The main force behind all changes, including those in vehicle designs, features, and engine mechanisms, is technology. While there have been many new features added to vehicles in recent years, some of them have emerged as the USPs. Here is a list of the current trending characteristics. car characteristics that are popular in India.
1. HUD Display
Heads-Up Display (HUD) technology is now accessible in vehicles like the Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Brezza. Information is displayed on the windscreen by the device, which is mounted in the driver’s line of sight. It minimises distraction by allowing the driver to access all the crucial information without having to glance down at the instrument cluster. HUDs come in two flavours: projection (which makes use of LEDs and lasers) and reflection-based (uses digital display).
2. Panoramic Sunroof
One of the most popular vehicle features right now is the sunroof. Many vehicles offer it as an optional function. The panoramic sunroof can be opened at a broader angle than the mono sunroof. It basically just has a big glass roof windscreen that gives you the impression that you are driving a convertible. There are no moving components in it. Currently, vehicles like the Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier and Safari, MG Hector/Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700, Jeep Compass, Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota Hyryder come with panoramic sunroofs.
3. Ventilated Seats
The interior of ventilated seats has a forced air circulation system that directs air flow through holes to immediately cool the body of the driver or co-passenger. It’s a popular vehicle feature that comes in handy during the summer. This function is available in the Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Creta, Kia Carens, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Tata Nexon, Tata Harrier, Kia Soent, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Hector.
4. 360 Degree Camera
One of the most useful and popular features in vehicles is a 360-degree camera. It gives the driver a place to be and makes it possible for him or her to position the car securely. The setup includes multiple cameras (usually for – on front and rear bumpers and one each under the side mirrors) fitted around the car and paired together with a software that renders the surrounding in rear-time. Currently, a number of vehicles, including the Maruti Baleno, Kia Seltos, MG Astro, Hyundai Alcazar, Nissan Kicks, Mahindra XUV700, and Jeep Compass, offer a 360-degree camera.
5. Wireless ChargingÂ
In recent years, wireless in-car charging has gained popularity. For wirelessly charging smartphones or any Qi-enabled device, the system has an embedded component installed inside the car. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20, Venue, Kia Sonet and Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and other versions are among those that offer it.