Hyundai acknowledges the potential risks of excessive screen dependence in cars and aims to keep tactile controls where they are most needed.
Hyundai's Senior Vice President of Design, Simon Loasby, emphasizes the importance of keeping the driver's eyes on the road and minimizing distractions caused by touchscreens.
Hyundai recognizes that screens are a cost-saving measure but believes that people still have a preference for analog interaction and aims to find the right balance between buttons and large displays.
Although Hyundai has showcased a large touchscreen in its Pleos software platform, the presence of blank buttons suggests that physical interaction will remain important, with functionality expected to increase in future models.