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Visteon Takes its Technology on the Road In GM Mid-Size SUVs

7 December 2000

Visteon Takes its Technology on the Road In General Motors' New Line of Mid-Size SUVs

    LOS CABOS, Mexico, Dec. 7 Visteon Corporation
and General Motors hit the road in beautiful Baja, Mexico, today for an
international media preview of the all-new Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy and
Oldsmobile Bravada.  Here, Visteon will demonstrate the industry's first
family of vehicles to feature Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Rear Seat
Entertainment systems.
    "Our new family of midsize SUVs coming to the market in early 2001 will
incorporate state-of-the-art technology throughout -- including the industry's
first factory-installed DVD system," said Tom Wallace, vehicle-line executive,
GM Midsize Trucks.  "Through a collaborative effort with Visteon, we're taking
in-vehicle entertainment to the next level.  And the customer wins with a
system that has great visual quality, versatility and convenience."
    With this innovative product, children in the back seat will be fully
occupied.  Just pop in the kids' favorite movie or video game into Visteon
Corporation's DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System, then revel in the sudden
quiet.  While the kids are entertained in the back seat, you can enjoy your
own music or have a pleasant front seat conversation.  This technology quiets
the crowd, helps make the driving experience more relaxing, and helps to
reduce driver distraction.
    Visteon's consumer and customer research indicates that a tremendous
demand exists for this type of multimedia product.  "Our rear seat
entertainment system is an exciting example of just how attuned Visteon and GM
are to consumer lifestyles and their automotive technology preferences," said
Visteon Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Johnston.
    Visteon's DVD Rear Seat Entertainment system is fully integrated into the
vehicles' overhead console.  Additionally, the system features a fold-down
screen, and a parental control button near the front seat, as well as wireless
headsets with automatic shut-off to extend battery life for the back.  A
wireless infrared remote control allows rear seat passengers to control the
system without moving around the interior of the vehicle.  This new system
boasts a full seven-inch screen with a 16:9 ratio, and has the ability to
horizontally stretch a 4:3 image to fill the screen.
    That's not all.  Want to take a look at the movies that you just recorded
of the family camping trip, a birthday party, or a youth sporting event?  Just
plug your camcorder into the auxiliary video inputs and enjoy your home movies
on the spot.  The versatility doesn't end here.  Video games that are normally
played at home, can be played in the vehicle on Visteon's Rear Seat
Entertainment System.  It's a great way to help reduce driver distraction and
improve the driving experience for the whole family.
    The rapid development of this wireless system demonstrates Visteon's
leading-edge technology, customer support, and expertise in developing
products that withstand the extreme climate and road conditions that vehicles
often experience.