BMW Unveils Inside Future sculpture at CES 2017

Together with research resulting in self-driving cars, auto companies likewise think about how we will spend our time in cars when we are not driving. BMW’s Inside Future, a full-size vehicle cabin concept, explores this concept.

BMW regards the Inside Future concept, revealed at CES 2017, a sculpture. Unlike a standard concept automobile, it just means outside elements such as wheels hood, and the window openings do not have glass.

The cabin consists of 4 comfortable-looking, broad seats covered in a beige cloth, even decorated with a toss pillow in the 2nd row. Instead of the large seats of modern-day automobiles, the Inside Future’s seats utilize a slim design. The light colors and slim seats provide to the cabin’s airy and open appearance.

A steering wheel remains prepared for the motorist to take control, as BMW pictures that its future self-driving vehicles will use both automated and manual modes, called Ease and Boost in BMW parlance.

Rear seat travelers get tablet-style touchscreens installed on armrests, while a long LCD extends throughout the dashboard.

BMW’s just recently revealed HoloActive control technology functions as the showpiece for the concept. With HoloActive, the automobile projects a 3D image of its controls over the console. Gesture control innovation, presently available in the BMW 7-series, lets drivers choose infotainment and automobile functions without touching physical buttons or switchgear.

The cabin concept echoes the concept from auto companies, such as Chrysler and Honda, that vehicles of the future will use more convenient, open spaces inside.