5 features of future connected cars that will change your driving experience

Connected cars are coming to India with a promise to transform the driving experience. Powered by the latest advancements in digital technologies and AI, the internet-enabled connected cars would not only upgrade the in-car capabilities but also transform the overall mobility experience for the Indian drivers hitting the road.

The leading industry incumbents, OEMs, and tech conglomerates are creating synergies to power up one’s on-road and in-car experience. The confluence is reimagining the existing capabilities while leveraging artificial intelligence and digitalisation to give rise to newer, hitherto unimagined concepts in connected cars.

Let’s delve deeper and estimate five key features that are expected to transform one’s driving experience in the upcoming cars of tomorrow, such as MG Hector:

Internet Connectivity

The very foundation of this transformation is being served by the internet connectivity coming to the cars. The connected cars of the future are going to be just as connected as one’s smartphone, powered by its own operating system. Furthermore, industry experts believe that by 2020, 90% of new cars will feature internet connectivity.

SIM Card

The connected cars of the future are going to feature an enterprise SIM card of its own, making connected mobility a reality for Indian consumers. The same will enable a host of connected services for the users, including geo-fencing and more.

The most updated experience via OTA updates

OTA or over-the-air updates are the industry-leading innovation being brought in the connected cars by the leading industry incumbents. With OTA updates, the car will be updated up-to-the-minute, providing the most advanced in-car experience as several fresh features will be added automatically, at regular intervals.

In-built entertainment

Entertainment will be an integral part of the connected cars of tomorrow, thus completely transforming the in-car experience. Powered by larger display screens, entertainment will come in-built in the connected cars, giving uninterrupted access to enthralling content. Furthermore, when coupled with the SIM card and the OTA updates, connected cars will serve the latest entertainment, while covering the city roads.

Climate Control Function

The connected cars will make it easy and intuitive for car owners to control the climate remotely. Imagine turning the cooling on for the car before stepping out of the home and having the car welcome you with pleasantly cool weather inside, despite the scorching heat on the outside. Soon, the smart connected cars will make it a reality for Indian car owners.

In essence, connected mobility is the future, with the global market to be worth USD 175 billion by 2020, as reported by Arthur D Little. At present, connected cars in India are only 2% of the overall passenger vehicles, but the nation is expected to emerge as one amongst the fastest-growing markets for connected mobility. With industry incumbents taking charge of connected cars, India will soon be driving the smarter and digitally-enabled vehicles of the future.