Yanfeng, a global automotive technology supplier, has been honored with the prestigious Red Dot: Design Concept Award 2026 for its XiM27 smart cabin concept. This marks the fourth Red Dot Award in the company's portfolio and the second consecutive win, following previous recognition for the XiM25, XiM21s, and XiM20 concepts.

XiM27: A Technology Platform for Future Mobility

The XiM27 concept represents a comprehensive technology platform that transforms the vehicle interior into a functional living space - a "mobile home" designed for higher-level autonomous mobility (AD Level 3 and above). The six-seat MPV concept integrates advanced systems for passenger comfort, adaptability, and well-being, with the goal of optimizing time utilization during travel.

Key technological and design innovations include:

• Intelligent seat configuration system enables dynamic interior adaptation to various operational scenarios, creating a multifunctional "third space" for relaxation, rest, and social interaction.
• Multifunctional mobile floor console that integrates storage, charging, and control elements with a focus on ergonomics and accessibility.
• Advanced cockpit featuring a 35.4-inch large screen and a fold-away steering wheel for autonomous driving mode.
• Personalized sensory environment with adaptive lighting, spatial audio system, and individually adjustable climate control, creating an immersive experience tailored to each passenger's preferences.
• AI-based emotion recognition system that analyzes passenger behavior and automatically adjusts interior parameters (lighting, temperature, music) to optimize comfort and well-being.

The use of sustainable and recyclable materials integrates the ecological principle throughout the entire product life cycle, making the XiM27 concept fully aligned with Yanfeng's strategy in environmental responsibility and the circular economy.

Mobile vehicle concept features integrated centralized electronics architecture, advanced spatial flexibility, and generative AI to transform the vehicle interior into an adaptable third space.

Yanfeng, a global leader in automotive interiors, has officially unveiled XiM27, the latest evolution of its eXperience in Motion (XiM) Smart Cabin concept. The new 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 Yanfeng’s commitment to user-centric innovation in line with emerging trends, reinforcing its position as an industry leader in Smart Cabin development.

Designed around scenarios

XiM27 is built around the idea that every journey can serve a different purpose, whether for work, social interaction, rest, entertainment, or family time. Within seconds, the cabin can transition from a driver-focused layout into a face-to-face lounge, a relaxation setting, or a practical mobile workspace, allowing occupants to reclaim travel time as meaningful personal time.

This multi-faceted interior is central to the XiM identity. 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. The result is a vehicle interior that feels closer to a second home than a conventional passenger compartment.

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 XiM27 features a variety of seating innovations, highlighted by AI-adaptive seating. This intelligent system automatically adjusts seat position, firmness, and temperature based on AI-learned user preferences. To accommodate various use cases, the platform supports highly modular layouts, including a first-to-market vis-à-vis seating lounge, a dynamic rocking seat, a second row that transforms into a flat bed, and a flexible third row that seamlessly transitions between cargo and lounge modes.

At the core of the XiM27 is a centralized domain controller. This integrated architecture establishes real-time connectivity across all key interior systems, including infotainment, seating, climate control, door panels, and ambient lighting. The system enables the cabin to dynamically adapt within seconds to various user scenarios, such as working, relaxing, sleeping, or entertaining. To support these diverse interior configurations, the XiM27 utilizes foldable tables, various screens and ultra-long floor rails that run the full length of the cabin, allowing independent seat and floor console movement.

Holistic wellness, intelligent HMI, and immersive lighting

The cabin prioritizes user well-being and intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) interactions. In the front cabin, a 35.4-inch 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 wellbeing is a central design theme. Rather than treating comfort as a passive feature, XiM27 frames wellbeing as an active, responsive layer of the user experience to improve comfort over longer travel periods. Passenger comfort is further enhanced by the integration of ventilation technology, which delivers highly adjustable, natural wave-like air distribution. Additionally, a sliding and rotating center console integrates a dual-zone refrigerator, wireless charging, an extendable worktable, and an active oxygen generator with blood oxygen monitoring.

Lighting plays a defining role in the XiM27 experience, functioning not only as decoration but as a core interaction medium. The 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, the lighting concept reinforces Yanfeng’s mission to make the cabin feel emotionally adaptive as well as technologically advanced.

Award-winning design and industry leadership

XiM27's visionary approach to in-vehicle living has already garnered international acclaim, winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Concept Award 2026. This recognition highlights Yanfeng's capacity to not only envision the future of mobility but to deliver it in a tangible, production-ready form.

With XiM27, Yanfeng demonstrates its capability as a full-system integrator. By seamlessly combining innovations in interiors, seating, passive safety, cockpit electronics and exteriors, the company solidifies its position as a global Smart Cabin leader capable of delivering complete, production-ready solutions for the next generation of mobility.

The ESG China · Innovation Annual Conference (2025) and the first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) International Exposition were recently held in Beijing. Wang Tao, Vice President of Procurement at Yanfeng, was invited to attend and deliver a keynote speech.

With the theme "Full-chain innovation leads, green transformation shapes the future", this year's conference aimed to inspire ESG innovation initiatives among Chinese companies and promote the development of the ESG system with Chinese characteristics. Participants included representatives from national ministries and regulatory authorities, central state-owned companies, academic institutions, professional organizations, as well as leading companies in such fields such as internet, manufacturing, and finance. 

In his speech, Wang Tao shared Yanfeng's sustainable development strategy and innovative practices in supply chain low-carbon transformation and circular economy, fully demonstrating Yanfeng's firm commitment to promoting sustainable development across the entire industrial chain and the progress achieved. 

Yanfeng has engaged in carbon reduction work since 2019, and our solid investment in the ESG field has won high recognition from international authoritative institutions. Yanfeng not only received an A- rating in climate change from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for four consecutive years but also obtained the EcoVadis Gold Certification for the first time in 2024. This marks Yanfeng's outstanding performance in environmental management and social responsibility, which has reached a global leading level. 

Focusing on supply chain low-carbon transformation and circular economy, Wang Tao highlighted Yanfeng's systematic initiatives: 

• Large-scale application of recycled materials: In 2024, Yanfeng's global procurement of recycled resins increased by 31% compared to the previous year. Sustainable materials such as renewable natural fibers and bio-based materials have been widely used in products like smart cabin. 

• Zero-carbon optimization of energy structure: Yanfeng continues to promote distributed photovoltaics for self-generation and self-consumption, as well as the purchase of green electricity. In 2024, the proportion of renewable energy used in global operations reached 42%. 

• Carbon emission data collection: In 2022, Yanfeng launched a carbon emission tracking system. Up to now, more than 130 plants worldwide have been connected to this system, providing a reliable data foundation for internal carbon management and information disclosure. 

Looking ahead, Wang Tao emphasized that Yanfeng will deeply integrate ESG concepts into every aspect of its development and strengthen collaboration with partners in the field of sustainable development. "The supply chain is the core battlefield for Yanfeng to implement the ESG strategy. Through close partner collaboration, we are transforming the requirements for low-carbonization and circularization into specific actions, jointly contributing to the green transformation of the automotive industry and moving towards a zero-emission future." 

On October 15th, the 2025 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) World Congress opened in Shanghai. This is the second time the summit has been held in China, demonstrating China’s growing influence in the global automotive safety field. Yanfeng, as a participant and innovation driver, discussed with global authorities, industry leaders, and technical experts to explore the future of automotive safety. 

During the afternoon session of the congress, Yanfeng delivered a keynote speech on "Yanfeng's Research on Safety Protection for Zero-Gravity Seats." It shared innovative paths and systematic solutions for passengers’ safety protection in smart cabin environments. Yanfeng first proposed the "in-vehicle zero gravity" concept, redefined the comfort and safety boundaries of smart mobility, and deeply participated in relevant industry standard-setting. Notably, Yanfeng is the world’s first automotive component company to launch zero-gravity seats with complete safety protection measures, achieving a breakthrough from concept to mass production. This provides implementable Chinese solutions for passive safety in smart cabin, marking the transition of Chinese companies from participants to leaders in the international automotive safety field.  

At the summit site, Yanfeng comprehensively showcased its complete passive safety product line, as well as its system-level supply capabilities and technological innovation strength. Several core products, including SAFE UNIT Seating Integrated Safety Technology, intelligent airbag systems, and ClickRim Modular Steering Wheel, attracted attention. Through systematic, platform-based, and intelligent layout, Yanfeng provides global customers with safer, more efficient, and cost-effective safety solutions for intelligent driving.  

Zang Chungao, General Manager of Yanfeng, stated: "Safety has no borders. Only through open collaboration and ecosystem building can we achieve a more efficient and reliable future for global automotive safety. Yanfeng will actively integrate into and contribute to the global NCAP safety evaluation system and contribute Chinese strength to building a safer mobility ecosystem."  

Taking the opportunity of this congress, Yanfeng conducted in-depth exchanges with authoritative institutions such as the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and Global NCAP, discussing issues related to passenger safety of zero-gravity seats. It also established a long-term communication mechanism with global NCAP organizations. In the future, Yanfeng will continue to contribute to the improvement of China’s automotive safety standards and promote the alignment of product development with global standards.  

Yanfeng won the 2025 Red Dot Design Award with its smart cabin design, XIM25. This not only affirms its design capabilities but also marks a new breakthrough in the smart mobility experience. Focusing on the emotional connection, self-expression, and psychological security needs of young people, XIM25 aims to create a humanized mobile space.

Core highlights of XIM25
Designed around the emotional needs of Gen Z, the XIM25 features a flexible cabin space. Its ambient lighting and haptic feedback can be adjusted based on mood, while its interactive seats are designed to make every passenger feel like a "protagonist."  
It breaks the boundary between the inside and outside of the vehicle, offering reconfigurable seat layouts and a lie-flat rear seat option, enabling a "life on the go" experience.
An AI-powered emotion-sensing system and customizable lighting, combined with natural materials, work together to create a soothing, sensory atmosphere.
It moves away from traditional control logic, allowing for information sharing and personalized customization. The use of sustainable materials integrates eco-consciousness throughout the product's life cycle, balancing aesthetics with environmental responsibility.

Conversation with the design team
Reflecting on the design process, the team explained that their goal wasn't just about style, but about blending aesthetics, functionality, and experience to solve real user problems. When processing feedback, they used the core vision as their guide, incorporating valid suggestions through methods like prototype testing to avoid straying from the original intent.
When evaluating design ideas, they prioritized user relevance, innovation potential, and sustainability, focusing on solutions that were both valuable and feasible. The team's cross-disciplinary expertise in areas like industrial design and user experience allowed them to balance forward-thinking innovation with practical mass-production considerations. Resources like virtual technology and user scenario labs helped them efficiently test and validate features, ensuring user-centric innovation.

The XIM25 is more than just a smart cabin. It embodies Yanfeng's thoughtful and human-centered vision for the future of mobility. Moving forward, Yanfeng will continue to create even more imaginative future concepts.

Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, officially released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing significant progress across its sustainability initiatives. The report highlights the company's unwavering commitment to responsible operations through measurable achievements in renewable energy adoption, circular economy practices, and social responsibility programs.

Key achievements in 2024 include:

• Renewable Energy: 42% of global energy was sourced from renewables, with solar contributing 4.2%.
• Circular Economy: A 31% increase in recycled plastic resin purchases.
• Industry Recognition: Maintained an A- CDP rating for climate disclosure and earned an EcoVadis Silver Medal.

"Our 2024 ESG accomplishments reflect our team's dedication to integrating responsible practices throughout our operations," said Zang Chungao, CEO, Yanfeng. "From renewable energy to sustainable materials, we're creating long-term value for all stakeholders."

Yanfeng is on track for its net-zero emissions target (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030, embedding sustainability into product development with recyclable materials and modular designs.

The company also strengthened its commitment to the UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals through ethical operations and record employee volunteer hours.

The full 2024 ESG Report is available [here]. Yanfeng continues to innovate and collaborate, advancing sustainable mobility solutions worldwide.

Yanfeng continues to work hard to protect the climate and has achieved an A- rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Disclosure 2024 for the fourth consecutive year for our Interiors division.

Yanfeng's A- score puts it in the leadership group. This means that the company performs much better compared to its competitors in the plastics products industry, outperforming both the regional Asian and global averages for this group. Last year, more than 24,800 CDP companies rated their environmental performance. To receive an "A" score, companies must demonstrate clear environmental leadership, disclose climate action, and show best practices in reducing their carbon footprint. Companies must provide evidence of their climate strategies, including science-based climate protection targets and plans. This is the fourth consecutive year that Yanfeng has achieved an A- in this assessment. Yanfeng Interiors began providing climate data for the CDP project in 2018. 

Success also in new important categories 

Yanfeng Interiors has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts, earning a B score in the 2024 CDP Water Security report. This reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible water management and environmental stewardship. In addition, Yanfeng Interiors marks a significant milestone by making its debut in the 2024 CDP Forests report, where it earned a B- score, demonstrating its dedication to forest conservation and sustainable supply chains.  

On the other hand, Yanfeng Seating has taken a significant step forward, entering the CDP Climate Change 2024 disclosure for the first time and earning a notable B rating. This accomplishment underscores the company's proactive approach to tackling climate change and its position as a leader in sustainable practices within the automotive industry.  

"Within our procurement organization, we have the potential to make important environmental changes in our supply chain. For this reason, we are not only focusing on our performance in this area, but we are also working closely with our suppliers to accelerate environmental action across the company's supply chain," said Gunnar Büchter, Global Head of Sustainability and Executive Director for Procurement at Yanfeng. 

These achievements highlight Yanfeng’s leadership in driving sustainability within the automotive sector, aligning innovation with responsible environmental practices, and positioning the company for long-term success in a rapidly evolving industry. 

Yanfeng, the leading global automotive supplier, unveiled its XiM25 smart cabin concept targeting the next generation of consumers. Equipped with dozens of exciting and innovative technologies, XiM25 aims to redefine the cabin space for future mobility.

With the rise of Generation Z, their understanding of the automobile has changed from a transportation tool to a mobile private space. A personalized and intelligent travel experience that combines camping, resting, movie watching, gaming, and other highly interactive features has become their new expectation. In response to this insight, Yanfeng has introduced the new design theme "FLUID SPACE" to cater to the needs. By upgrading the user interaction connected with intelligence and injecting the design aesthetics blended with technology, it creates a comfortable traveling experience.

User Interaction Connected to Intelligence

Today's rapidly changing era has seen a shift in consumer expectations for vehicles. Customers seek a smart and highly interactive moving experience beyond just transportation.

On XiM25, through the Ultra-wide Panoramic 3D Heads-Up Display, Yanfeng creatively integrates ultra-high-definition suspended image technology with the interior optical surface, and the ultra-wide display spanning between the two A-pillars is back-projected to a more comfortable viewing position, further enhancing the immersive visual interaction experience of the virtual and real worlds.

The ClickRim™ steering wheel is a great representative of modular design. The innovative concept has led to the development of self-wrapping connectors that enable the automatic wrapping of the steering wheel. The steering wheel features a unique self-aligning housing and electrical connection system, along with pre-installed hands-off detection and heating modules, which significantly reduces the overall complexity of the steering wheel. The new autowrap process supports a wide range of wrapping material options, saving approximately two-thirds of traditional production time per steering wheel and greatly improving the efficiency of steering wheel assembly.

The exclusive WAVE air vent simulates natural wind, with its special blade structure and cost-effective motors. The airflow's speed changes in a soothing, wave-like pattern, making passengers feel a refreshing breeze inside the car. It can also integrate with the cockpit's functional lighting for a more intuitive interactive experience.

Additionally, XiM25 is paired with an ultra-wideband digital key with centimeter-level in-cabin positioning. The mobile device with a digital key can automatically unlock car doors when it comes within 3 meters of the vehicle. It can also accurately control the opening and closing of different car doors and activate the welcome function. Through cross-positioning tech, the cabin can achieve centimeter-level precise positioning, which can provide personalized services for multiple users and multiple scenarios.

Comfort for the body and mind

Safety and comfort have always been the focus of automobile consumers. In recent years, people have put forward higher requirements than ever for the comfort experience during the driving process, and they also have high expectations for multiple modes of seat adjustment in multiple scenarios.

SafeUnit™, the packaged seat-safety solutions, fully demonstrates Yanfeng’s unique integration advantages. The solution consists of several innovative components like Pre-Crash Seat Rapid Recovery, Seat Follower, Seat-Integrated Seat Belt, Seat Cushion Airbag, and Headset Airbag. These components are designed to protect occupants in various forward-facing positions, from the standard seated position to a wide-angle reclining position, in the event of a frontal, side-end, small-offset collision, and rollover accident.

Applied with the long sliding mechanism, the headliner display can perfectly align with the curved shape of various roof models. It has an extra-long sliding distance of 1520mm to cover the entire roof and comes with a variety of display sizes, including ultra-wide displays. The screen can rotate 58.5° front and rear, making it suitable for both front and rear passengers and various usage scenarios.

The Adaptive Zero Gravity Seat, which can be rotated sideways, is also technologically impressive. Thanks to the innovative seat movement mechanism and silent brushless motors, the seat rotates 90° sideways and slides over long distances. Making it suitable for new usage scenarios in L2-L3 autonomous driving modes.

Whether partially or fully reclined, paired with an adjusted floating leg rest, passengers can enjoy a home-like experience within the cabin. A suspension layer filled with ultra-soft PES silk between the seat surface and foam provides excellent breathability and wrapping performance, and the unique fluffy feeling makes people feel as if they are suspended in the air. When fully extended, the rear seat transforms into an oversized bed nearly 2 meters long, offering an unprecedented in-car resting experience.

Design Aesthetics with Technology

Today's consumers have unique aesthetic preferences for the exterior and interior design of cars, and they also want the cabin to integrate design aesthetics to present their unique tastes and personalities.

XiM25 is decorated with ultra-thin fritillary textured thin light guide film, providing an unparalleled sense of luxury and refinement. The ultra-thin 5mm light guide film achieves multi-layered high-resolution texture stacking, reducing the thickness by 80% compared to traditional light guide plates, and cutting the total volume of the lighting structure assembly by 50%.

The ecoSkin® Lux translucent skin has also been applied to many interior surfaces. The skin is made of recyclable thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials, applicable to most visible areas of the interior. It features a realistic texture and customizable multi-color schemes, providing a sophisticated look. By combining a mini-LED direct display with large-area decorative panels, this translucent surface, and flexible display technology can produce clear display effects and dynamic lighting on complex curves.

The floating ambient lighting of the whole cabin is also the highlight of XiM25. The LED light bead concealed lighting layout solution uses a self-developed lighting software for digital simulation in the early stage, perfectly reproducing the lighting characteristics in the designer's mind, presenting dynamic lighting and guiding, even lighting effects, and what you think is what you see.

The Heytech™ concealable touch panel, located at the center of the rear seats features a concealable user interface, addressing visual clutter and light pollution from the trend of multi-screen cockpits. Integrating curved plastic cover plates with touch feedback enables special shapes and customizable functions to match the styling and functional needs of various parts of the cabin, creating a seamless integration between the interior and electronic displays.

XiM25 not only continues Yanfeng's innovation strategy but also demonstrates its deep understanding of and respect for the lifestyles of the Gen Z group. “We believe that the ultimate goal of technology is to serve people and meet their needs，“said Ni Jiawen, CTO of Yanfeng, “As the structure of consumer groups changes, our innovations must also fit the needs of the new generation of consumers. XiM25's design concepts and technology applications are centered around this core. We look forward to working with users to explore more possibilities and jointly open a new era of smart mobility.”

Yanfeng is pursuing its commitment to preventing climate change and has achieved an "A–" CDP scoring (Carbon Disclosure Project) for the third consecutive time. The automotive supplier received the highest score for plastic product manufacturing in 2023. Yanfeng is the first Chinese automotive supplier to achieve this scoring for its interiors business globally. The company was also recognized for its sustainable supply chain management and recently received a Climate Change Environmental Leadership Award by CDP China.

Yanfeng achieved an A–, which is in the Leadership Band. This means that the company performed significantly better than competitors in the plastic product manufacturing peer group of companies and better than the regional Asian and global average for the group, who all achieved a C– scoring. 
In the past year, CDP assessed the environmental information for over 21,000 companies. To earn an A score, companies must show environmental leadership, disclosing action on climate and demonstrating best practice. They must provide evidence of their strategies and measures, such as the specification of scientifically based goals and the creation of a climate protection plan. This year is the third successive time that Yanfeng has achieved an "A–" for this scoring of the last six years. Yanfeng Interiors has disclosed its climate-related data to CDP since 2018.

The supply chain plays an important role in the transition to a sustainable economy
In addition to the scoring of sustainable company performance, Yanfeng also achieved an "A–" for its "Supplier Engagement Rating". This annual scoring by the CDP assesses the commitment of companies to climate protection activities in the supply chain. With this scoring, the automotive supplier is in the top 15% of companies who achieved a leading position among their peers. Yanfeng consistently reviews its purchasing processes and identifies and develops actions for the integration of environmental information in its global supply base. 

"Within our procurement organization, we have the potential to achieve important environmental changes in our supply chain. For this reason, not only do we concentrate on our own performance in this area, but also work closely with our suppliers in order to accelerate environmental actions across the company’s entire supply chain," said Gunnar Büchter, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Yanfeng.

Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, and Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, today announced their collaboration in developing circular automotive interior materials. Both partners intend to design and deliver interior materials which meet the 2030 End-of-life-vehicle requirements and OEMs' ambitions with regard to the circular economy targets.

The partnership between Yanfeng and Trinseo aims to accelerate the market launch of circular materials for automotive interiors. It focuses on advanced mechanical recycling and dissolution process technology. Both partners intend to jointly develop, produce and commercialize circular materials for future automotive applications.

“By leveraging our extensive knowledge with Trinseo's technical expertise, we accelerate the development of circular automotive materials and offer our customers benefits along the entire value chain. Together we can provide recycled, high-quality solutions tailored to the automakers’ needs," said Gunnar Büchter, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Yanfeng. “This new partnership is a major step in our commitment to sustainability and part of the journey in realizing our company’s sustainability goals.”

“Trinseo and Yanfeng are a perfect fit. With Yanfeng we can expand and leverage our circular and low carbon solutions for all automotive customers and markets,” said Han Hendriks, Chief Technology Officer at Trinseo.