Major auto shows usually stand out for debuting incredible supercars, thrilling luxury models, and futuristic concept vehicles. That's because gearheads are more attracted by outstanding automobiles and the hype around them rather than mundane vehicles for the masses. But, as soon as the hype goes away, we of return to those affordable, every-day cars, simply because most of us drive such vehicles and cannot afford fancy supercars. Seat is among the companies that are looking to succeed by selling affordable vehicles, and it brought four new products to the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, including its brand-new Digital Cockpit.

Set to make its debut in 2018, the new Digital Cockpit is the firm's latest instrument cluster and brings forward a more modern and versatile design. The Digital Cockpit will make its market debut in the Arona crossover and Leon Cupra R, both showcased in Frankfurt, but it will also be offered in the Ibiza and Ateca later on. Alongside the Arona, Leon Cupra R, and the Digital Cockpit, Seat also unveiled Amazon Alexa, a new voice-activated digital service. But before we look at the new cars, let's check out this new Digital Cockpit that should make driving a Seat a more exciting experience.

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Enhanced Safety and Comfort

Although Seat didn't go into extensive details yet, it did say that this Digital Cockpit comes with a more modern and versatile design, as well as better functionality. The instrument cluster can be configured to suit different tastes and most likely changes its appearance depending on the driving mode. A car like the Leon Cupra R will probably get a more aggressive display for the Sport mode.

The resolution was also improved, which is good news given that most affordable cars don't usually have a high-quality digital instrument cluster (given they have an option to update from analogue, that is!). Seat also claims that the Digital Cockpit improves safety and comfort, so it's safe to assume that the new instrument cluster will display more functions than ever before, including driver assistance systems. All told, beyond the company's fancy PR talk we should get a digital display that brings Seat automobiles in line with the competition. So to be honest, I don't expect it to feature something really innovative.

But I guess I should wait for more details to surface before I draw any conclusions.

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Seat Leon Cupra R

Read our full review on the Seat Leon Cupra R.