For the last decade, car tech meant “bigger infotainment.” In 2026, it’s bigger than that. The entire front of the cabin is turning into a display wall: driver displays grow wider, center touchscreens get taller, passenger screens become normal, and even the climate and console surfaces are going glass-black and touch-first.
The more screens you have, the more you touch them. The more you touch them, the more you clean them. And the more you clean them, the more you notice what nobody talks about until it’s too late: micro-scratches, swirls, haze, and fingerprints that permanently change the “new car” look.
What “Display Wall” Really Means
This isn’t just a bigger center touchscreen. In 2026, we’re seeing interiors combine multiple screen zones into one continuous visual experience:
- Wider driver displays that stretch across more of the dash
- Larger infotainment screens that sit higher and closer to line-of-sight
- More passenger screens (and more rear entertainment in family SUVs)
- Touch surfaces everywhere: climate panels, console controls, gloss black trim
Real “Display Wall” Examples
Cadillac Escalade / Escalade IQ: The Full Display-Wall Experience
Cadillac is one of the clearest signs of where the industry is headed: a massive, curved, dash-spanning display setup, plus even more screen real estate in rear entertainment and console zones on certain configurations.
If you drive an Escalade or Escalade IQ, you’re living in the future already. Protecting the glass-like surfaces early is the difference between “new car clean” and “permanently smudged and hazy.”
Shop Cadillac Escalade Screen ProTech Kit
Shop Cadillac Escalade IQ Screen ProTech Kit
2025–2026 Ford Expedition: Wide Driver Display + Big Center Screen
This is the exact direction we expect more mainstream SUVs and trucks to follow in 2026: a wider driver display paired with a larger infotainment screen. More surface area. More touch points. More cleaning. More opportunity for wear.
Shop Ford Expedition Screen ProTech Kit
Ford F-150 / Lightning: Big Screens in a Work Truck World
Trucks are no longer “radio + gauges.” They’re now full digital command centers, and they take the most abuse: dusty hands, work gloves, wipes, and constant daily use.
Shop Ford F-150 Screen ProTech Kit
Shop Ford F-150 Lightning Screen ProTech Kit
BMW iX: Curved Displays Are the New Normal
Curved displays look incredible, but they also highlight fingerprints and fine marks faster because the light catches them. That’s why we build model-specific patterns for curved layouts, not generic “cut to fit” sheets.
Shop BMW iX Screen ProTech Kit
Mercedes C-Class (and modern Mercedes interiors): Multiple Screens, One Visual Wall
Mercedes interiors have moved hard into the “glass cockpit” look: multiple displays, piano-black surfaces, and touch-first controls. It looks premium, but it also means every wipe matters.
Shop Mercedes-Benz C-Class Screen ProTech Kit
Tesla Model 3 & Model Y: Screen-Centered Driving (All Day, Every Day)
Tesla normalized the idea that “the screen is the car.” When almost everything runs through a display, protection becomes less like an accessory and more like basic ownership hygiene.
Shop Tesla Model 3 Screen ProTech Kit
Shop Tesla Model Y Screen ProTech Kit
Toyota RAV4: Even “Mainstream” Now Means Big Screens
The display wall isn’t just luxury. High-volume vehicles are now pairing larger driver displays with larger infotainment, plus more touch surfaces around climate and console zones.
Shop Toyota RAV4 Screen ProTech Kit
What About the 2025 Audi Q5?
We currently list Audi Q5 kits through 2024. If you have a 2025 Q5, you’re still in the same trend line: more screen-first design and more touch surfaces that show wear fast.
If your exact year/trim isn’t shown yet, the best move is to compare your screen layout to the product photos and then reach out. We’d rather help you match it correctly than guess.
View Audi Q5 Screen ProTech Kit (listed through 2024)
Why 2026 Changes the Rules for Interior Wear
- More surface area means more places for fine scratches to appear.
- More touch interaction means more fingerprints and oils.
- More cleaning increases the chances of swirls from “normal” wiping.
- More glare makes every mark look worse in direct sunlight.
Two Simple Moves to Keep a 2026-Style Interior Looking New
1) Protect early (before the first swirl)
It’s easier to prevent scratches than to chase them later. Film protection helps resist everyday wear while keeping an OEM look.
2) Clean correctly (this matters more than people think)
Spray the towel, not the screen. Use a clean microfiber. Light pressure. Buff dry. For a simple, screen-safe maintenance option, we recommend Nano Aplica.
Shop Nano Aplica Screen Cleaner
Short FAQ
Why are screens getting so big in 2026?
Automakers are consolidating controls, navigation, media, and vehicle settings into digital interfaces. That pushes more functions onto larger, more central displays (and often adds passenger and rear screens too).
What’s the #1 thing that makes screens look “old”?
Micro-scratches and wipe swirls. They’re hard to see at first, then one sunny day you can’t unsee them.
Does a screen protector change the look?
Our HD film is designed to keep an OEM-clean look while adding protection. Some vehicles also offer Anti-Glare options when glare is the bigger problem.
If my exact year isn’t listed, can I still buy?
Don’t guess. Compare your screen layout to the photos and reach out. We’ll help you match the correct configuration.
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