Car controls are rapidly becoming enshittified, mirroring trends seen with other tech products. Apple famously stopped including essential accessories like headphones and chargers with its iPhones. Now, Hyundai is following a similar path by removing standard hardware from some of its new car models. Specifically, the new generation Elantra and the Ioniq 3, in their Korean market versions, are charging extra for the driver's display. This instrument cluster screen is an optional upgrade in the Elantra's base trim, costing $255. For the Ioniq 3 EV, the driver's display is only available in a higher trim level, adding $5000 to the price. These displays are part of Hyundai's new Pleos Connect infotainment system. Traditionally, driver displays have been considered standard equipment in cars. Hyundai intends to equip twenty million vehicles globally with this setup by 2030. This trend signifies a shift towards charging more for components previously considered basic features.