Acura Previews High-Tech Interior of the Future
Acura has followed up on its Precision Concept from earlier this year with the Precision Cockpit.
Making its debut at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show, the Acura Precision Cockpit is actually a near-production interior styling and technology concept that highlights three major themes in mobility innovation: electrification, automated driving and connectivity.
The focus of the Acura Precision Cockpit is its touchpad, which uses absolute position mapping for the first time in the driving environment, according to the Japanese automaker. It combines the flexibility and usability of a touchscreen with the comfort and reduced driver distraction of a remote-based approach. Through absolute positioning, the touchpad aligns precisely with the actions on the main display, which means every spot on the touchpad is mapped to a specific function on the main display, just like a touchscreen.
Also previewed by the Precision Cockpit is Acura’s next-generation operating system, based on Google’s Android. The OS will power two displays, one in the instrument panel with an ultra-clear, 12.3-inch driver’s display, while the other is a matching center display placed high in the cabin.
Acura also announced that the AcuraWatch suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies has now been deployed on over 70,000 Acura vehicles.
“Advances in electrification, automated vehicles and connectivity are fundamentally reshaping the future of mobility,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. “Acura is determined to leverage this massive shift to deliver unique expressions of performance to our customers.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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