Somebody’s been snooping around at Hyundai. Make that Snoopy-ing around at Hyundai.
The automaker has just added new in-car themes to bring Peanuts to your Palisade and other Hyundai models. Not the trail snack must-have, the classic comic characters. It’s a new feature that replaces your boring in-car displays with ones that are a little more fun.
Why Not Put Those Screens to Good Use?
Hyundai’s twin 12.3-inch screens in most of its models leave some room for designers to have a little fun. These on-screen themes are one of those ways you can join in and also make your vehicle feel a little more yours.
You get new startup screens, backgrounds, and user profile images. We’ve used themes like this before, and they’re more fun than they sound.
If you’re already driving a newer Hyundai, you might have noticed the factory-installed themes. Hyundai has a Pony-themed one, for example, and Nature, both found on the Ioniq 9 EV.
Three Peanuts Themes Available Now
The new Peanuts pack comes with three different options. The first is called Snoopy’s Universe, which adds Snoopy in various vehicles, along with his desert brother Spike with a cactus. There’s a Charlie Brown and Friends theme with nostalgic colors and the rest of the gang. There is also a new Road Trip theme with Route 66 vibes and neon lights.
Our new customizable in-car displays featuring Peanuts makes our dashboards more character-rich When one of the world’s most beloved universes is featured inside your software-defined display, every drive becomes more personal, more playful, and more ‘you,’ proving that the future of in-car technology isn’t just smarter, it’s more human.
— Olabisi Boyle, Senior Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America
Expect More Customization in 2026
This is just the beginning. Hyundai plans more themes and more markets through 2026. They’ll be available through the Bluelink Store, which is available to owners on your phone or from the vehicle.
Kia, which is also under the Hyundai Group umbrella, has already started offering in-vehicle themes. It has long been a partner of the NBA, offering themes for every team for its models.
Last week, Kia announced new Disney themes. It planned to start with five Disney franchises, including Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and National Geographic, with more on the way.
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