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New Information and Entertainment System Pleos from Hyundai Resembles a Copy of Tes**a
Hyundai has introduced its new infotainment system Pleos Connect, which will hit the market next year.
This system is based on the Android Automotive operating system and appears to contain a digital assistant infused with artificial intelligence.
Furthermore, the company is preparing to release a semi-autonomous driving system of level 2+ by 2027.
Automakers love talking about software-defined cars, but most of this leads to eye-rolling. However, it is interesting to pay attention since Hyundai has presented its new software brand Pleos, as well as its new next-generation infotainment system.
Starting with the latter, the Pleos Connect infotainment system will be launched in the second quarter of 2026 and will be installed in over 20 million cars by 2030. It is based on and has an interface similar to a smartphone, promising “unique, customizable, and convenient features.”
Hyundai hasn’t released many photos, but we see a large free-standing display reminiscent of those found in Tesla cars. This is not the only resemblance, as both have data and battery displays in the upper left corner. The bottom row of “buttons” is also borrowed from Tesla’s practice and everything looks like a knock-off.
Tesla on top, Hyundai on the bottom
Although there might be some unoriginality, Hyundai stated that the system will have the Gleo AI, which will allow controlling the car using voice recognition. Essentially, it sounds like what we might expect from a … digital assistant.
The company also mentioned Pleos ID, which is a user profile associated with each driver. Thanks to cloud services connection, owners will be able to use their profile – and likely their settings – in any car based on Pleos Connect. This means you can easily download your settings if you need to borrow your partner’s car for a day.
In addition to infotainment, Hyundai introduced Pleos as an end-to-end software platform that integrates high-performance chips and controllers, car operating systems, infotainment systems, remote infrastructure, fleet management, as well as solutions for mobility and logistics optimization. The company noted that this combination will enable a range of smart mobility features, such as autonomous driving, vehicle connectivity, real-time data analysis, and route planning optimization, providing a foundation for enhancing user experience and maximizing the efficiency of urban mobility operations.
Semi-Autonomous Driving System of Level 2+ to Arrive
In other news, Hyundai announced that their semi-autonomous driving system of level 2+ will arrive by the end of 2027. The automaker did not specify details but said that the system “recognizes the car’s environment using cameras and radars and makes more complex decisions based on AI deep learning structures.”
If it is similar to …, we can expect hands-free driving on selected roads, as well as automatic lane changes. We can also expect other features such as traffic jam assist.
