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The technological advancements coupled with the internet are evolving at a brisk pace. Today, the internet connects the entire world, and cars are no exception to this.
Back in 1996, General Motors came up with the idea of connected cars along with OnStar. The connected car industry size worldwide was worth $ 53.9 billion in 2020 globally. Experts expect this figure to reach $ 166 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 25.5% from 2020 to 2025.
We will discuss connected vehicles, their features and benefits, technology, and other aspects in the upcoming segment. Keep reading.
In simple words, vehicles that you can connect to the internet through Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) are called connected cars to make your life easier. For instance, you can remotely control certain functions via smartphone applications, and communicate with other products. Additionally, they facilitate you to receive real-time information, connect your car with a dealership and alert emergency services in the event of accidents.
A connected vehicle comprises an array of innovative and convenient specifications offering a range of benefits.
Such high-end safety refinements will help you avoid filing frequent claims against your car insurance policy. This way, you can also lower your premiums, thanks to the No Claim Bonus (NCB) facility.
Automobile manufacturing companies employ 2 systems in connected vehicles -
Further, a connected motor can send information, download software updates, connect with other devices (Internet of Things) and offer WiFi internet connection to the driver and passengers. Connected technology also can access telematics and is proven to be significantly beneficial for electric cars.
The automotive and information technology work collectively to assist connected cars to support different variants of communication technologies. They are -
Individuals planning to buy connected vehicles can go through the list below to know which models are available in the Indian automobile market.
The following segment discusses the connected car features.
Connected vehicles suggest controlled driving speeds and distances to warn against any threatening condition. Further, in a premium connected automotive, you will find parking sensors with rearview cameras. In some models, other sensors are installed to measure air pressure and notify the driver.
The majority of modern cars are equipped with fixed GPS devices. These devices help with real-time traffic updates to the drivers and passengers via Bluetooth or wireless internet connections. Therefore, you can avoid congestion and reach your destination on time.
Installed with a vehicle to vehicle connectivity technology help connected cars to communicate with one another. This shares important data like traffic movement, road conditions, speed limits and other details.
Till today, a massive number of vehicles run on fuel, increasing carbon footprints significantly. In this regard, a connected automobile is a better alternative. It gives real-time data of people travelling in your direction waiting for a ride. Therefore, you can offer them a ride to bring down the emission rate.
Experts predict that connected cars will further offer a seamless experience. Service stations will remotely inspect your vehicles. The vehicles will inform you about nearby parking spaces. In addition, advanced driver assistance systems will lower the burdens of driving, and your motor will give you details about hotels or restaurants along your route. Also, an electric connected car informs about the nearest charging points.
Several applications are available to offer music, radio plays, movies, news updates, texts or WhatsApp notifications, and other data to enhance your driving experience.
Connected cars are yet to gain popularity among Indian vehicle owners. Therefore only a handful of models are currently available in the market.
Here is a table comprising these models along with their prices and other features.
Model Name With Engine Type |
Connectivity Type |
Price (in Delhi, May Vary Across Cities) |
Hyundai Venue - Petrol & Diesel |
BlueLink Connected Technology |
₹ 7.90 lakh onwards |
Nissan Kicks - Petrol |
NissanConnect |
₹ 10.65 lakh onwards |
Kia Seltos - Petrol & Diesel |
UVO Connected Technology |
₹ 11.13 lakh onwards |
MG Hector - Petrol, Diesel & Petrol-hybrid |
i-Smart Technology |
₹ 15.35 lakh onwards |
Due to such high-end connectivity technology, connected cars are hampering the automobile industry. More and more Indians are inclining towards this vehicle type. Experts believe that connected cars will primarily lead the automobile market due to their enhanced safety features in the upcoming years. Further, the next generation 5G connectivity will help connected cars to gain immense popularity.
However, connected motors have a high chance of getting hacked. Potential hackers can control the vehicles remotely, forcing the drivers to accelerate, brake or steer unnecessarily. This will, however, affect the safety aspect of connected cars.