Marelli Unveils Next-Generation Cabin Innovations for Software-Defined Vehicles at Auto China 2026
Marelli will showcase its latest cabin innovations for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, featuring integrated displays, AI, and QNX RTOS architectures.
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Global automotive technology partner **Marelli** will showcase its latest **cabin innovations** at **Auto China**, held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026. Demonstrating how further integration of electronics and interiors enhances comfort and functionality, the company will show that smart, immersive experiences can be realized at an affordable price in the **Software-Defined Vehicle** (SDV) era.
As vehicle standardization progresses in many areas, advanced technologies shaping the digital environment and physical cabin space have become essential for brand differentiation. Through SDV solutions, interactive devices, and the strategic use of interior spaces and surfaces, Marelli **intelligently provides necessary information and entertainment** to drivers and passengers. This improves interaction with users, expands design freedom for automakers, and makes the vehicle's individuality stand out.
*"In the cabin of the future, it is essential that technology is human-centric—intuitive, responsive, and seamlessly integrated,"* said Joachim Fetzer, CTO and Chief Innovation Officer at Marelli. *"At Auto China, you will see how Marelli brings together computing, displays, audio, and interior design into a unified SDV experience through deep technical expertise and strong local partnerships."*
**SDV Cockpit Experience: Intelligence Integrating Displays, AI, and Interior Design**
The centerpiece of Marelli's in-cabin display is the **Software-Defined Cockpit Experience**. This integrates cockpit computing, artificial intelligence (AI), graphics, and HMI interface functions. Built on an architecture based on the QNX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), it securely manages domains of varying criticality, covering In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), cluster displays, and cabin intelligence. This provides smooth operability, fast response times, and a consistent user experience across all cockpit functions.
Marelli's integrated software-defined cockpit enables the introduction of advanced display technologies, realizing a cohesive experience throughout the cabin. The ultra-thin **MiniLED Full-Array Local Dimming (FALD) Display** offers superior contrast, vibrant colors, and readability even under strong sunlight through high-performance local dimming. Its thin design also accommodates curved and pillar-to-pillar cockpit configurations.
The **HorizonView Pillar-to-Pillar Display**, which realizes a panoramic and immersive HMI, projects a continuous 44.8-inch image at the lower part of the windshield. With an expanded field of view boasting up to 12,000 nits of brightness powered by a high-brightness LCD MiniLED FALD Picture Generation Unit (PGU), it provides clear displays to all occupants in any lighting environment, and mitigates driver distraction by presenting information in a broad, intuitive, and integrated viewing area.
**Affordable Architecture: Cost Reduction, High Performance, and Scalability...** *(Note: The source text ended mid-sentence, translation follows the provided text.)*
As vehicle standardization progresses in many areas, advanced technologies shaping the digital environment and physical cabin space have become essential for brand differentiation. Through SDV solutions, interactive devices, and the strategic use of interior spaces and surfaces, Marelli **intelligently provides necessary information and entertainment** to drivers and passengers. This improves interaction with users, expands design freedom for automakers, and makes the vehicle's individuality stand out.
*"In the cabin of the future, it is essential that technology is human-centric—intuitive, responsive, and seamlessly integrated,"* said Joachim Fetzer, CTO and Chief Innovation Officer at Marelli. *"At Auto China, you will see how Marelli brings together computing, displays, audio, and interior design into a unified SDV experience through deep technical expertise and strong local partnerships."*
**SDV Cockpit Experience: Intelligence Integrating Displays, AI, and Interior Design**
The centerpiece of Marelli's in-cabin display is the **Software-Defined Cockpit Experience**. This integrates cockpit computing, artificial intelligence (AI), graphics, and HMI interface functions. Built on an architecture based on the QNX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), it securely manages domains of varying criticality, covering In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), cluster displays, and cabin intelligence. This provides smooth operability, fast response times, and a consistent user experience across all cockpit functions.
Marelli's integrated software-defined cockpit enables the introduction of advanced display technologies, realizing a cohesive experience throughout the cabin. The ultra-thin **MiniLED Full-Array Local Dimming (FALD) Display** offers superior contrast, vibrant colors, and readability even under strong sunlight through high-performance local dimming. Its thin design also accommodates curved and pillar-to-pillar cockpit configurations.
The **HorizonView Pillar-to-Pillar Display**, which realizes a panoramic and immersive HMI, projects a continuous 44.8-inch image at the lower part of the windshield. With an expanded field of view boasting up to 12,000 nits of brightness powered by a high-brightness LCD MiniLED FALD Picture Generation Unit (PGU), it provides clear displays to all occupants in any lighting environment, and mitigates driver distraction by presenting information in a broad, intuitive, and integrated viewing area.
**Affordable Architecture: Cost Reduction, High Performance, and Scalability...** *(Note: The source text ended mid-sentence, translation follows the provided text.)*