Renault R-Space Lab previews the future of in-car life

Renault has shown an interesting idea of what driving might be like in 2030 with its R-Space Lab.

It’s 4.5 meters long and 1.5 meters tall. While it’s not the next Megane, the inside gives us an idea of how they’re changing how people experience a car.

When you get inside, the dashboard grabs your attention.

Renault R-Space Lab
Renault R-Space Lab

There’s a wide, curved screen across it, along with a center touchscreen and simple physical buttons for the climate controls.

The steering wheel uses steer-by-wire tech, and the glovebox can be used for storage or as a footrest.

The front passenger seat can slide back, meeting three separate rear seats that recline.

Renault R-Space Lab
Renault R-Space Lab

The rear doors open completely, and the trunk can be changed to carry a bike, but Renault doesn’t say exactly how big it is.

Visibility and staying connected are important. The car has thin pillars, doors without frames, and a glass roof to let in as much light as possible.

Renault R-Space Lab
Renault R-Space Lab

The AI is meant to help keep you safe while driving. Some interesting features, like an alcohol detector and storage that can be changed, show Renault is trying out new ideas beyond just driving.

For drivers in the UK, it suggests how city driving in the future might combine luxury, comfort, and safety in a car for families.

The R-Space Lab might not be made exactly as it is, but it gives us a look at what Renault is planning for the future and shows how the Megane could change in the next 10 years.

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