BMW is introducing a new generation of displays in its vehicles through the Panoramic Vision system, which changes the way the driver receives information while driving.
Unlike classic screens, Panoramic Vision is not a standard screen, but a projection located at the bottom of the windshield, which extends almost the entire width of the cabin, from one A-pillar to the other. The system complements the central 17.9-inch screen and is a key part of the new generation interface.
BMW Panoramic Vision – projection instead of a classic screen
According to the head of design Adrian van Hooydonk, the goal of this solution is to provide the driver with all relevant information without having to take his eyes off the road. The left side of the display replaces the classic dashboard with fixed widgets, while the middle and right parts are customizable.
This system has already been presented on models such as the new generation BMW iX3 and BMW i3 sedan, and the company plans to implement it in around 40 models by the end of 2027.
In addition to the Panoramic Vision system, BMW is also developing a new 3D head-up display, which will be available as an option, as well as an additional screen for the passenger on larger models. It is expected that such a solution could first appear on the refreshed BMW 7 series.
BMW believes that modern drivers, accustomed to smartphones and a large flow of information, do not have a problem with the amount of data, but with the way it is displayed. That’s why Panoramic Vision tries to combine visibility and safety, reducing the need to shift your gaze and enabling more intuitive interaction while driving, reports BMW Blog.