Hyundai’s New In-Car System Looks a Lot Like Tesla and That’s Not a Coincidence

Hyundai has officially unveiled its new in-vehicle infotainment system, Pleos Connect, marking a major step in the company’s shift toward software-defined vehicles. The system is scheduled to debut this May on the new Grandeur in South Korea, with a phased global rollout to follow shortly after.

The interface focuses on a minimalist aesthetic by combining a large central widescreen with a slimmer display located directly in front of the driver. While Hyundai says the design was developed through its global UX studios to be more intuitive, many owners on X have pointed out that the layout looks remarkably similar to Tesla’s user interface. From the clean lines and card-based navigation to the 3D environment renderings, the visual language closely mirrors the look popularized by Tesla.

The new system introduces several technical upgrades designed to modernize the driving experience. This includes Gleo AI, a voice assistant powered by a large language model that can handle complex commands like adjusting climate settings and finding local businesses in a single request. Drivers will also have access to an integrated App Market, allowing them to use YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok directly on the dashboard without needing a smartphone connection.

Navigation has also been overhauled with a modular interface that allows drivers to move windows around or use a split-screen mode to multitask. Like a smartphone, the car will receive over-the-air software updates to add new features or improve performance over time. Following the initial launch in Korea, the tech will head to Europe, where the IONIQ 3 is expected to be the first model to feature the new software.

Hyundai aims to have this system running in 20 million vehicles across the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands by 2030. To support this growth, the company is launching Pleos Playground, an open ecosystem that provides developers with the tools needed to create new in-car services.