Three automotive features expected to become commonplace in 2024

If we go back to 5 years ago, what most consumers pay attention to when buying a car is still relatively simple, such as appearance, interior, power, fuel consumption, price, and reputation.

But things are different now. The accelerated arrival of the new energy era has profoundly changed consumers' car purchasing standards.

In the past, cars had features such as reversing cameras, automatic headlights, wireless Carplay, and electric seats, which were all very good. Looking back now, these functions have become the basic configuration of car companies. Now without a 360-degree panoramic image, without a zero-gravity seat, without a massage, it feels like it cannot keep up with the times. There are also mobile phone remote parking and OTA. Upgraded, smart cockpit has become a standard feature of many models.

The above situation almost means that cars are slowly transitioning from the mechanical era to the intelligent era. What the market recognizes is good, so this kind of intelligence is very necessary while ensuring mechanical quality. This is like having a stable living environment during the war, and being able to have three simple meals to provide food and clothing is very satisfying. But in the current peaceful era, we will pursue a well-off life and a higher quality of life.

Let’s take a look at the following functions. I believe you will find it difficult to leave them after using them:

Tire pressure monitoring, traffic accidents caused by tire blowouts are still relatively common. With this function, we no longer need to use inaccurate and possibly careless eyes to confirm whether it is safe before getting in the car. Not only is convenience but safety has also been qualitatively improved.

Many consumers will find it useless after buying parallel assist, but when you often drive at night or in rainy or snowy weather, this function will save you a lot of driving energy because it can be used when the visibility is poor. value will be reflected.

Automatic parking (Autohold), during the holidays, I believe everyone will go to the mall for entertainment, but when paying, there will be an uphill slope. With this function, no matter there is a congestion ahead or you are stuck on the slope, you don’t have to step on it. The brakes prevent the car from rolling away and can be easily handled.

However, there are also some configurations that seem to be very high-end but are not of very high practical value, so we have to keep our eyes open when it comes to paying attention to car functions and not be fooled by some flashy functions. For example, the large panoramic sunroof is cold in winter and warm in summer. In addition, there is a lot of dust in the air now, so it may not be opened a few times a year. Furthermore, voice recognition, not to mention it is better, for most voice recognition, if you ask it Ma Dongmei, it may ask you what kind of plum is Ma Dongmei?

Looking forward to the launch of U8 ( parameters | inquiry ) in September this year   , I have to say that this car is still good. Many technologies can be in a leading position in the country and even the world. It can also be said to represent the highest level of domestic car manufacturing. Many functions are also It can be regarded as subverting my understanding of cars, such as the wading function. A car can swim up and down the river like a boat. It can be used in war, or if the car is accidentally driven into the water, this function is really awesome. However, normal households should encounter this scenario very rarely. If it were to be more popularized, there would be no need. The in-situ U-turn function is still very good, especially on some relatively narrow road sections, but you must know that this technology requires valuable equipment to complete, and it may still be too expensive for home use.

Based on the above, the functions that can be popularized in cars should be practical, economical, and even have a very good improvement in comfort. The following configurations that are expected to appear in 2024 should be of extraordinary significance.

L3 level assisted driving technology.

This feature will further enhance the safety index brought by the assisted driving system to the car, making driving a fairly easy task.

At present, L2-level assisted driving has been relatively matured by various car companies, such as ACC adaptive cruise system, AEB active braking system, lane keeping system, etc. These have also shown good results in actual use and can be effective It can reduce the driver's fatigue and improve driving safety.

Like Volvo, Tesla's current L2-level assisted driving effects are still good. L3 autonomous driving is more advanced, and the technical requirements in various aspects such as environmental perception, autonomous decision-making, high-precision positioning, and wireless communication will be more intelligent.

Air adjustable suspension.

It is not difficult to find that air suspension appears more and more frequently, especially after the Ideal L series launched the magic carpet air suspension, it seems to have become popular immediately. After all, this kind of comfort configuration often appears in high-end series. Models such as BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS, etc., with the progress of the automobile industry, it seems that it is now slowly decentralizing. For example, Lantu FREE is a model with air suspension that costs more than 200,000 yuan. If you have one, there will be a second. A lot of car companies will continue to install this suspension to improve their competitiveness.

Driver health monitoring.

In the recent traffic accident news, we often see some traffic accidents caused by drivers who suddenly became unwell. You will also hear some touching stories of bus drivers who parked their cars at the last moment of their lives and died suddenly. Therefore, real-time monitoring of the driver’s health status needs to be implemented. Xiaomi has disclosed a driver health monitoring patent, and Tesla also has the latest The facial recognition patent can monitor the driver's physical condition in real time. Of course, after the release of Xiaomi Auto, it is not ruled out that it will use health bracelet devices to achieve parallel connection with the car.

It is reported that Volvo is expected to install an optional camera in its new car that can detect and determine the driver's health status. If there is a situation, it will notify family members or the hospital as soon as possible. After all, many health problems are sudden and unpredictable. Such a function is not only a guarantee for oneself, but also a responsibility for a family. It is hoped that this technology will not only monitor some health indicators in the future, but also be comprehensive, more accurate and precise.