Renault Megane E-Tech Display - better than an iPad?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:53 pm
The OpenR screen in the All-new Mégane E-TECH Electric is beyond a doubt Renault’s most striking breakthrough in on-board technology in the past several years.
The OpenR Link interface, consisting of two large screens designed to work in a similar way to a smartphone. The first screen is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster while connected to it is a 12-inch vertical infotainment display.
Renault’s OpenR display is made by Continental and features aluminosilicate-based Gorilla-type glass that is tempered and very resistant to shocks. It is also said to be scratch-proof and should last for a good 15 years. The TFT displays also have an impressive 267 ppi (pixels per inch), slightly more than the 264 ppi found in the Retina display of the latest-generation iPad.
The screen has an anti-reflective coating and also features the same micro-blinds technology as used in the privacy screen features of some computers. The OpenR’s panels also adjust their brightness depending on outdoor light levels.
The screens run on the Android operating system and offer both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The use of the Android OS also means that Google Maps is natively installed. Powering the displays is the latest Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit platform from Qualcomm, making the screen seven times smoother than Renault’s outgoing system. LG Electronics was also called upon to ensure the two screens work seamlessly together.
Watch the video recently released by Renault below that details the new screen display in more detail:
The OpenR Link interface, consisting of two large screens designed to work in a similar way to a smartphone. The first screen is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster while connected to it is a 12-inch vertical infotainment display.
Renault’s OpenR display is made by Continental and features aluminosilicate-based Gorilla-type glass that is tempered and very resistant to shocks. It is also said to be scratch-proof and should last for a good 15 years. The TFT displays also have an impressive 267 ppi (pixels per inch), slightly more than the 264 ppi found in the Retina display of the latest-generation iPad.
The screen has an anti-reflective coating and also features the same micro-blinds technology as used in the privacy screen features of some computers. The OpenR’s panels also adjust their brightness depending on outdoor light levels.
The screens run on the Android operating system and offer both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The use of the Android OS also means that Google Maps is natively installed. Powering the displays is the latest Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit platform from Qualcomm, making the screen seven times smoother than Renault’s outgoing system. LG Electronics was also called upon to ensure the two screens work seamlessly together.
Watch the video recently released by Renault below that details the new screen display in more detail: