2001 Johnson Controls Ariston

Ariston was created on the occasion of the 2001 Detroit Motor Show. Ariston combined luxury and personalization options in the automotive interior. Advanced consumer research indicated new directions for luxury vehicles that have been integrated into the Ariston concept vehicle. Ariston demonstrated the promise and potential of redefined luxury. It was design redefinition built around 5 key principles:

Appreciation of occupants’ time constraints
Opportunities for self-expression
Multi-sensory environments
Minimalist design cues that are timeless
Simultaneously classic and contemporary

Ariston brought a new dimension in car luxury and a revolutionary perspective on the comfort and ease of future automotive interiors. “Free space” in the best sense of the word.

Benefits

A new generation of luxury expression, based on the consumers’ insight
Innovative interior solutions for the future generation of luxury vehicles
Automobile interiors as active living space
The aesthetically pleasing and spacious interior offers 4 unique micro-environments
Significantly enhanced passenger comfort and well-being

Product Highlights

B-pillarless design creates a feeling of spaciousness
Comfortable seats with armchair and sofa look
Rear compartment uses trunk area to provide extended leg room
Upholstered armrest in door panel continues the seat design
Harmonious integration of climate control and seat adjustment in seat design
Horizontal adjustment and recline function increase the rear passengers’ comfort
Fold-out table on driver seat back turns rear compartment into an office
Ambient lighting in headliner and doors improve the passengers’ well-being
Appropriate choice of new materials enhances the ambient quality
Reduced and clear driver information significantly avoids any distraction of the driver