Peugeot is celebrating more than 10 years (and at least three significant updates along the way) since it introduced the distinct i-Cockpit concept we now immediately associate with its cars.
Back in 2012, the first-generation Peugeot 208 supermini was the first car to incorporate the i-Cockpit. Three core elements come together as the pillars of the concept - including an elevated driver's display, a large central touchscreen, and of course, a delightfully compact steering wheel.
The three pillars: A compact steering wheel, elevated driver's display, and large central touchscreen Apart from striving to create what Peugeot calls a more "emotive" driving experience, the i-Cockpit first came about when the firm was looking to improve the ergonomics and safety of its cars.
Having a more compact steering wheel, for instance, is intended to make the car more responsive and agile to a driver's inputs. Meanwhile, raising the instrument cluster to near-eye-level was done with the intention of reducing strain for the driver's eyes. In all, the i-Cockpit has also been an aesthetic marker of sorts for Peugeot, considering that the concept underpins the unmistakable dash design found on the firm's modern cars.
Naturally, the i-Cockpit has continued to evolve over the years.
The latest iteration of the i-Cockpit now includes touch-sensitive i-toggles beneath the touchscreen The second generation 3008 and 5008 brought with them a 12.3-inch digital display in 2016, while the second-generation 208 introduced a 3D digital driver's cluster in 2019.
The latest and most refreshed i-Cockpit can now be found on the 308 hatchback and wagon, and all new 408 fastback (which received a local launch recently at the 2023 Singapore Motor Show). It introduces a new i-Connect infotainment system, touch-sensitive i-toggles for functions including air conditioning and application launch settings, as well as a new compact steering wheel that works in concert with safety assistance systems.
Peugeot is promising to bring this 'Hypersquare' steering wheel to its future car models Peugeot says it is not done with evolving the i-Cockpit - and has pointed to the Inception Concept as a taster for what's to come next.
Promising even more automation and intuition, one highlight of the new concept is the 'Hypersquare' - a steer-by-wire, rectangular shaped steering wheel with four main circular functions.
Peugeot says this will bring with it "revolutionary new steering control, offering new gestures for a new generation, brought up on tablets and devices".
Back in 2012, the first-generation Peugeot 208 supermini was the first car to incorporate the i-Cockpit. Three core elements come together as the pillars of the concept - including an elevated driver's display, a large central touchscreen, and of course, a delightfully compact steering wheel.
Having a more compact steering wheel, for instance, is intended to make the car more responsive and agile to a driver's inputs. Meanwhile, raising the instrument cluster to near-eye-level was done with the intention of reducing strain for the driver's eyes. In all, the i-Cockpit has also been an aesthetic marker of sorts for Peugeot, considering that the concept underpins the unmistakable dash design found on the firm's modern cars.
Naturally, the i-Cockpit has continued to evolve over the years.
The latest and most refreshed i-Cockpit can now be found on the 308 hatchback and wagon, and all new 408 fastback (which received a local launch recently at the 2023 Singapore Motor Show). It introduces a new i-Connect infotainment system, touch-sensitive i-toggles for functions including air conditioning and application launch settings, as well as a new compact steering wheel that works in concert with safety assistance systems.
Promising even more automation and intuition, one highlight of the new concept is the 'Hypersquare' - a steer-by-wire, rectangular shaped steering wheel with four main circular functions.
Peugeot says this will bring with it "revolutionary new steering control, offering new gestures for a new generation, brought up on tablets and devices".
