Vauxhall reveals visionary tech-led interior of its GT Concept

Vauxhall has revealed the GT Concept's interior, showcasing a host of innovative technology to improve driver experience, ahead of the futuristic sportcar's debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

Leading its innovation is a system called Human Machine Interface (HMI), which means the sports car is operated purely by voice control and a central touchpad, making it button-less. The self-learning system recognises the driver's habits and adapts to his or her needs, and can, for example, choose the right music, route or temperature according to the situation. 

In order to always offer the most appropriate support, the software learns from every command, every touch of the steering wheel and every setting over days, months and years.

The two classically inspired round instruments are actually projection surfaces that can be backlit in different colours and display a variety of information three-dimensionally. If the GT Concept is being used for business, while permanently connected to the office, the right instrument facilitates navigation with an intuitive graphic without numerical values; when under time pressure, it displays consumption. If the driver would rather corner at speed, HMI optimises the accelerator, transmission and engine control accordingly and the right instrument even displays the g-force values of the longitudinal acceleration.

HMI also keeps a close eye on the GT Concept's surroundings, improving overall safety, and can issue spoken warnings. Instead of side door mirrors, the GT Concept relies on cameras mounted behind the front wheel arches to show what is happening behind and next to the car.