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150M Panels Installed in Automotive Market in 2020
 
Installed panes dropped 12% Y/Y in the automotive market in 2020 but is expected to grow by 8% Y/Y in 2021 as the global economy recovers according to Sigmaintell. Average panel size in 2020 was 8.0” up from 7.5” in 2020. BY 2025, Sigmaintell forecast shipments of 192m and an average size of 8.5”.
 
Figure 1: Automotive Panel Shipments by Application and Size

Tianma led the category with a 14.9% share, followed by JDI, AUO, LGD and BOE. 
 
Figure 2: Automotive Panel Shipments by Panel Maker

Although the >10” category made up only 21% of total panels in cars it is becoming very significant as the luxury car makers are installing larger displays up to 40” to differentiate their products.

Figure 3: Hyundai

The cars from Hyundai, like the Creta and the i20, get a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Figure 4: Kia

Both the Seltos and the Sonet get 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment displays. The Carnival on the other hand gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen unit.
 
Figure 5: MG

The MG Hector with a 10.4-inch touchscreen unit has the biggest display in its segment. Hector’s elder sibling, the Gloster gets a bigger 12.3-inch unit.

Figure 6: Jeep

The 2021 Jeep Compass received many updates inside-out. With the latest update, the Compass now gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen unit, which is fluid to use.

Figure 7: Skoda

The recently launched Kushaq gets a big 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system. With the big touchscreen, the Kushaq also supports wireless connectivity vi Android Auto & Apple Car Play.

Figure 8: BMW

Most of the cars that come with the BMW badging get big touchscreens. However, the size of the touchscreen depends upon the vehicles and their trims. For instance, the X3 & X4 get 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment systems, whereas the X5, X6 & X7 get 12.3-inch touchscreen units.

Figure 9: Mercedes

Cars from Mercedes get big touchscreens, similar to what the other rivals offer. The Mercedes S-Class, for instance, gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Figure 10: Jacguar

Cars from Jaguar, like the F-Pace, gets a 10-inch TOUCH-PRO touchscreen infotainment system. The system can also be seen on products from the Land-Rover/Range-Rover.
 
Figure 11: Land-Rover/ Range-Rover

Cars from this brand get big touchscreens, similar to what the Jaguar offers. The Velar, for instance, gets a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Figure 12: Audi

Audi cars are filled to the brim when it comes to technology. The Audi cars also get a big touchscreen. The Audi A8 L, for instance, gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
 
Figure 13: Rolls-Royce

​The epitome of luxury, the cars from Rolls-Royce also get touchscreens which are big in size. To enhance the premium of the cabin, the displays are concealed behind the center stack, which the brand loves to call ‘The Gallery’.