Yanfeng has unveiled its XiM27, the latest evolution of its eXperience in Motion (XiM) smart cabin concept. The model has been designed as a multi-purpose van and is a fully functional, production-ready drivable concept vehicle.
By integrating advanced hardware and software into a unified interior solution, XiM27 demonstrates user-centric innovation in line with emerging trends, which underscores the company’s position as an industry leader in smart cabin development, the auto maker said.
Designed around scenarios
The XiM27 is designed around a reconfigurable cabin that can shift between a driver-focused layout, a face-to-face lounge, a relaxation setting or a mobile workspace within seconds, with the aim of enabling occupants to use travel time more productively or comfortably depending on their needs.
When parked, swivel seating and social layouts support conversation and shared activities, while automated-driving scenarios open the interior to more restorative experiences shaped by lighting, sound, seating posture and climate.
Flexible architecture
“The cabin components and innovations are production-ready, designed from day one for safe, comfortable experiences in and above AD Level 3, so time in the car finally feels as valuable as time at home or in the office,” said Patrick Nebout, CTO of Yanfeng Technology.
The concept features several seating innovations, including a system that automatically adjusts seat position, firmness and temperature based on learned user preferences. The platform supports modular layouts across three rows, with a face-to-face seating lounge, a rocking seat, a second row that converts to a flat bed, and a third row that can switch between cargo and lounge configurations.
A centralised domain controller connects the XiM27’s interior systems – including infotainment, seating, climate control, door panels and ambient lighting – enabling the cabin to reconfigure between working, relaxing, sleeping and entertainment settings. The interior also incorporates foldable tables, multiple screens and full-length floor rails running the length of the cabin, enaling seats and floor consoles to be repositioned independently.
Holistic wellness, intelligent HMI and immersive lighting
The cabin “prioritizes user well-being and intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) interactions”, Yanfeng said. In the front cabin, a 35.4in Panoramic head-up display is integrated into the instrument panel, offering clear visual information alongside subtle ambient lighting. To facilitate transitions between manual and autonomous driving, the steering wheel automatically folds into the dashboard.
Passenger well-being is a central design theme, with comfort features designed to support longer travel periods. These include an adjustable ventilation system with variable air distribution, and a sliding and rotating centre console incorporating a dual-zone refrigerator, wireless charging, an extendable worktable and an active oxygen generator with blood oxygen monitoring.
The XiM27 cabin incorporates ultra-thin wrap-around light strips, 3D dynamic light-transmitting surfaces and touch-interactive LUXkin materials, combined with tactile smart materials and integrated displays. Yanfeng said the lighting concept is designed to make the cabin feel responsive to occupants rather than purely functional.
The XiM27 received the Red Dot Design Concept Award 2026.
Related news, Curiosity Lab launches program to support growth-stage AV companies
