Renault Korea's Filante crossover / Courtesy of Renault Korea
Renault Korea’s flagship Filante crossover hopes to redefine the mobility paradigm through its unique blend of premium ride quality and artificial intelligence (AI) connectivity, the carmaker said Thursday.
For decades, the evolution of automobiles has centered on faster speeds and better performance. Carmakers competed to maximize speed, power and efficiency, but the trend is shifting rapidly, with drivers today increasingly judging vehicles not only by performance, but also by how comfortably and intelligently they support the driving experience.
Against this backdrop, Renault’s Filante presents a new paradigm, combining physical comfort with digital intelligence into a cohesive whole. The result is a more intuitive and relayed form of driving where technology works seamlessly in the background.
The interior embodies what Renault calls a “premium tech lounge.” A wide, horizontal dashboard is anchored by its panoramic display, consisting of three 12.3-inch screens. The displays operate independently, while remaining interconnected, allowing the driver and passengers to access driving data and infotainment functions simultaneously with ease.
Renault Filante's panoramic dashboard screen / Courtesy of Renault Korea
At the heart of the Filante’s intelligent system is its A.Dot Auto AI-based voice assistant. Moving beyond simple command execution, it enables natural conversation with the driver, learning driving habits and environmental patterns to suggest optimized routes and control vehicle functions.
From climate settings and windows to navigation and multimedia, most features can be operated by voice, significantly reducing distractions behind the wheel, the carmaker said.
The car’s 5G-based connectivity further transforms it into a mobile smart device. Passengers can enjoy over-the-top streaming, web browsing and in-car gaming.
A multilink suspension system and frequency selective dampers ensure consistent ride quality across diverse road conditions, according to the carmaker.
Source: Korea Times News
