The luxury van upfitting industry has been growing for years now, as businesses and individuals come to realise that personalised vans offer a wide array of benefits over anything you could buy stock.
However, things are changing, and as we move into 2023 and beyond, the future of luxury van upfitting is being shaped by a number of technological innovations. Let’s explore some of the most exciting trends to watch out for in the years to come.
Integrated technologies
Technology is rapidly advancing in every area of our lives, upfitting being no exception. From satellite wifi that provides a seamless service while on the move, to advanced connectivity features, the luxury van of the future will be just as easy to spend time in and work from as any modern office or home.
It’s important to make your requirements clear to your upfitter from the beginning – companies like Senzati can integrate a surprising number of features into almost any van, with incredibly high-quality end results.
Eco friendly features
Sustainability-related concerns are becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry and beyond, and it’s already having an impact on the upfitting sector. From electric vehicles to hybrids, there is a wide range of solutions to these issues that, if anything, provide performance benefits rather than any detrimental effects.
Additionally, upfitters will likely start to ensure that the materials that need to be sourced for the upfitting project (such as wood and batteries) are all of ethical origins, whether that means from sustainable forests or ethical mining projects.
ADAS
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS for short) are becoming increasingly common in a wide variety of luxury vehicles. The main function of these systems is to increase the overall safety of the driving experience – they can often detect potential collisions or objects, and either steer clear of them or even stop the vehicle before the collision occurs.
As these systems evolve and become increasingly capable, we’ll likely see systems that can fully control the driving experience – in other words, self-driving cars. It’s important to look out for upfitters that don’t just focus on luxurious elements; your safety should come above everything else, and you absolutely don’t want to end up with a comfortable car that could seriously injure you in the event of an accident.
Customisation
Customisation has always been the main goal of any upfitting project, and as upfitters have access to more and more advanced technologies, their ability to provide completely personalised vehicles will only get more and more impressive. While it’s good to keep an eye on the latest trends, ultimately, this is what you need to focus on – getting a van that fully reflects your personal requirements.
Clearly, there’s a lot to look out for when it comes to upfitting trends. From advanced ADAS solutions to environmentally sustainable drivetrains and much more, you’ll be as surprised as us by what pops up next. Make sure that you choose an upfitting provider that focuses on remaining up-to-date with the latest technologies, and that’s also fully certified to carry out any major modification work on your van of choice.
