The large 7-inch touch screen on Peugeot's all-new 208 has been awarded the Comfort Innovation of the Year award at the Automotive Interiors Expo.
Fitted as standard on all 208 models coming to Australia, the single interface groups together functions that were previously separate: radio, music, navigation, trip computer, vehicle configurations setting such as those for interior mood lighting, rear wiper linked to reverse gear, etc.
This interface offers the user continuity between their vehicle and their personal or professional life.
By making use of the jack, USB or Bluetooth connectivity, the 208 can be matched up with a portable device (telephone, tablet, multimedia player) allowing control of it from the screen or the steering mounted controls to play music or display images sored on it, or receive or make calls.
Taking smart to a new level, the mobile phone shares contact details with the navigation system, allowing guided navigation towards addresses saved in the list of contacts.
The prize is also a reward for the new generation of Peugeot Connect Apps connects services which applications have been developed to simplify the motorist's everyday life. They now have access to very useful and up to date information: Fuel prices, availability of parking spaces, traffic conditions and weather etc.
The award was given to the 208 by a jury made up of international and influential motoring journalists as part of the Automotive Interiors Expo. Held in Stuttgart at the same time as the Automotive Testing Expo, Engine Expo and Vehicle Dynamics Expo, the exhibition brings together motor industry professionals from around the world.
The 208 will go on sale in Australia in October.
Pricing and equipment levels will be announced closer to that time.