New Mercedes-Benz sedan features 56-inch screen to replace dashboard

Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming electric luxury sedan will feature a large, curved screen panel that will take up almost the entire width of the car instead of a conventional dashboard. It will be available on the ESQ sedan, scheduled for release later in 2021.

The Mercedes-Benz MBUX Hyperscreen is over 56 inches, with 377 square inches of surface area, and is powered by an eight-core CPU alongside 24GB of RAM. It is not one continuous display but rather made up of several displays that appear to merge seamlessly, while analogue air vents are integrated into this large digital surface to connect the digital and physical world. Its glass screen includes scratch-resistant aluminium silicate for durability and longevity.

The front passenger is also given their own display and operating area, to help make road trips more enjoyable and entertaining. The passenger display allows for individualized content with up to seven profiles.  If the passenger seat is not occupied the screen becomes a digital decorative part. In this case, animated stars i.e. the Mercedes-Benz pattern, are displayed.

“Artificial intelligence (AI) and learn-capable software, enables the control and display concept to adapt to its user and make personalized suggestions for a variety of functions from infotainment, to comfort and even vehicle functions,” explains Gorden Wagener, chief design officer for Daimler Group.

“With the new zero-layer feature, the user no longer has to scroll through sub-menus or give voice commands, as the most important applications are always available in a situational and contextual way at the top of the driver’s field of vision. This alleviates the driver from needing to make numerous operating steps. The MBUX Hyperscreen not only benefits the driver as it is also an attentive assistant for the front passenger, who has their own display and operating area.”

“The MBUX Hyperscreen is both the brain and nervous system of the car,” says Sajjad Khan, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG and CTO. “The MBUX Hyperscreen continually gets to know the customer better and delivers a tailored, personalized infotainment and operating offerings without the occupant needing to click or scroll anywhere.”