Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first sketches of the interior of its upcoming autonomous concept car developed at its research and development centre in California and will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Mercedes-Benz autonomous driving to revolutionise interior design

Mercedes-Benz has provided a virtual preview of what the future holds with an innovative interior concept for an autonomous luxury vehicle. The concept is said to be a mobile living room fitted with four rotating comfort-oriented “lounge” chairs that allow a face-to-face seat configuration. This enables the front passengers to turn around and talk directly to the other passengers while on the move.

The concept is further equipped with a central table, a huge dashboard with a full-length infotainment system, an extended steering wheel, a glass roof, wood floors and premium leather upholstery.

Mercedes-Benz has already impressively demonstrated its vision of autonomous driving with the S-Class, the S 500 Intelligent Drive, and the autonomous Future Truck 2025, based on the Actros 1845.

“We are convinced that autonomous driving will be a central factor on the way to comfortable, accident-free driving,” said Daimler’s Head of Corporate Research and Sustainability and Chief Environmental Officer, Professor Doctor Herbert Kohler.

“Autonomous driving relieves pressure and stress in driving situations usually regarded as tedious, for example in tailbacks, in inner-city areas or on long journeys.

“At the same time, autonomous driving opens up new ways in which people can make the best use of their time on the road.”