Valeo XR Gaming Enters Series Production with Renault Korea’s New Filante

Valeo, a global leader in automotive technologies, today announced that its innovative extended reality (XR) gaming experience will enter series production as part of the newly launched Renault Filante, Renault Korea’s latest flagship vehicle.

This milestone marks a significant step in Valeo’s strategy to transform advanced vehicle perception and software capabilities into enriched, differentiating in-car experiences.

Originally unveiled as the Valeo Racer concept at “South by Southwest® (SXSW) in 2024, “R:Racing” is the world’s first XR gaming experience fully integrated into a production vehicle, leveraging existing vehicle sensors, cameras, compute hardware, and software intelligence. By using real-time vehicle data and live environmental perception, the system seamlessly blends virtual gameplay with the real world, creating an immersive and motion-synchronized experience for passengers. Utilizing the real world environment as backdrop turns every single play into an unique experience. Another key benefit is the drastic improvement of motion sickness sensation compared to standard, not motion-synchronized content.

“The transition of the original Valeo Racer concept to series production is a clear illustration of how Valeo turns innovation into concrete customer value within a short period of time,” said Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain division. “Together with Renault Korea, we are redefining the in-car experience by combining perception technologies, software and creativity to make mobility more engaging, without compromising safety.”

Nicolas Paris, CEO of Renault Korea, added : “The Renault Filante embodies our ambition to deliver vehicles that combine emotional design, advanced technology and meaningful digital experiences for our customers. Working closely with Valeo on this world-first XR gaming production feature demonstrates the strength of our partnership and our ability to bring cutting-edge innovation from concept to reality.”

The integration of XR Gaming into the Renault Filante demonstrates how software-defined vehicle architectures can unlock new value beyond traditional automotive functions. Built on Valeo’s advanced perception technologies, the system reuses already-installed hardware, illustrating Valeo’s ability to deliver scalable, cost-efficient innovations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and comfort.

Renault Filante, developed and produced in Korea, represents Renault Group’s renewed international strategy in high-value markets. This bold crossover features advanced connectivity, premium interior design and a strong focus on digital user experiences — making it an ideal platform for Valeo’s gaming debut as a production feature.

R:Racing also reflects Valeo’s broader vision of mobility presented throughout recent years: vehicles evolving into intelligent, updatable digital platforms. By capitalizing on real-time data, AI and sensor fusion, Valeo continues to expand its role in shaping next-generation cockpit experiences while maximizing the potential of existing vehicle systems.

The start of series production further strengthens Valeo’s position at the intersection of automotive engineering, software and immersive technologies, and underscores its capability to support automakers worldwide in differentiating their vehicles through innovative, market-ready solutions.