Chevrolet’s new Chinese-built and designed 2010 Sail serves to introduce Visteon Corporation’s latest in global instrument cluster and audio platforms.
Designed by a Visteon joint venture based in China, Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics (YFVE), this instrument cluster and audio systems was developed based on Visteon's global offerings.
YFVE and its subsidiaries' strong engineering and manufacturing capabilities made it possible to design and manufacture the cluster and audio systems in China. By leveraging Visteon's renowned global platforms, the talented engineering team at YFVE was able to customize the products to meet Shanghai GM's requirements for good functionality and appearance.
Stylish LCD Display
Incorporating a single gauge, the cluster features two 2.5-inch digital LCD displays, which are considered unique in this small car segment. The stylish LCD displays also have an advanced heating function to allow quick response time and save electrical power in low-temperature environments.
The use of leading lighting technology enhances background illumination on the speed gauge, enabling the user to read instrument indicators more easily in all lighting conditions while improving vehicle interior styling harmony.
photo:Visteon et GM
Designed by a Visteon joint venture based in China, Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics (YFVE), this instrument cluster and audio systems was developed based on Visteon's global offerings.
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| The Chevrolet Sail sedan was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. In addition to being sold in China, the 2010 Sail will also be exported to other emerging markets. It can be equiped with 1.2-liter S-TEC II and 1.4-liter S-TEC III 4-cylinder engines. (Photo: Chevrolet) |
YFVE and its subsidiaries' strong engineering and manufacturing capabilities made it possible to design and manufacture the cluster and audio systems in China. By leveraging Visteon's renowned global platforms, the talented engineering team at YFVE was able to customize the products to meet Shanghai GM's requirements for good functionality and appearance.
Stylish LCD Display
Incorporating a single gauge, the cluster features two 2.5-inch digital LCD displays, which are considered unique in this small car segment. The stylish LCD displays also have an advanced heating function to allow quick response time and save electrical power in low-temperature environments.
The use of leading lighting technology enhances background illumination on the speed gauge, enabling the user to read instrument indicators more easily in all lighting conditions while improving vehicle interior styling harmony.
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| Visteon also supplies two new audio systems for the new Sail. The basic version features an AM/FM radio with auxiliary input, while the higher-end version also offers a CD player and MP3 interface. (Photo: Visteon) |
photo:Visteon et GM