Magneti Marelli recently showcased its new technology at the Geneva International Motor Show, which took place from March 8-18 at the Palexpo in Switzerland.
The company says it paid a particular focus on the two most important new cars presented by Jeep, which feature Magneti Marelli advanced lighting solutions.
In particular, the classic nose of the Jeep Wrangler, now in its fourth generation, integrates two full-LED headlights supplied by Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting, which combine tradition and advanced technology, inserting LED modules in the classic round shape. The low beam module is composed of seven LEDs plus two supplementary LEDs with a reflective system to improve visibility. The high beams use a module with five LEDs. The use of a full-LED system allows for a reduction of 0.7 grams of CO2 per kilometre, and reduces energy consumption by approximately a sixth, compared to traditional halogen modules.
Automotive lighting technology also has been adopted for the new Jeep Cherokee model presented in Geneva, which is fitted with full-LED headlights and LED rear lights. The upper section of the elongated headlight carries the LEDs dedicated to DRL (daylight running light), while two modules are located below for low beams, with seven LEDs plus one reflective LED, and high beams, with five LEDs that illuminate the road with 1,900 lumens, double that of a halogen system. Again, in this case, the use of LEDs allows for a significant reduction in terms of consumption and emissions.
Returning to the Jeep Wrangler, which has been presented in the Sport, Sahara and Rubicon versions, Magneti Marelli also has supplied the instrument cluster, which combines circular analogue elements with a 3.5-inch color TFT display or a modern, state-of-the art configurable 7-inch HD colour TFT display. The display provides information on safety systems such as parking assistant, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection, as well as the front and lateral inclination of the vehicle.
Magneti Marelli also was present at the Geneva International Motor Show on Mercedes-Benz, on the flagship Maybach S-Class. This vehicle uses full-LED matrix front lighting systems with multibeam technology, and LED rear lights. The car is equipped with the “welcome” function, which activates the lighting remotely with the unlocking and locking of the doors, with a dynamic play of lights completed with blue LED strips colouring the headlights. The headlights are equipped with ADB (adaptive driving beam), which partitions the light beam in order to avoid motorists in front.
In the lighting sector, Magneti Marelli also has supplied the full-LED headlights with adaptive system for the new BMW X4 and the restyled 2 Series Gran Tourer, which also uses components for the suspension system supplied by Magneti Marelli.
Focus on electronic systems for PSA: at the Geneva show, Peugeot presented the completely restyled 508, that features a digital, configurable instrument cluster by Magneti Marelli. The company also will supply the 8-inch secondary display with touchscreen technology for the infotainment system.
Remaining in the area of electronic systems, the new Citroën Berlingo has adopted the Magneti Marelli 8-inch display for the infotainment system.
The company also has made its contribution to the updating of the Škoda Fabia, which adopts a new LED front lighting system. For the new Kodiaq L&K edition, technology from the company is present in Exhaust System components and Powertrain (motorized throttle, and GDI pump and injectors for the 1.4L petrol engine).
