Concept cars always represent latest trends of the automobile industry and have an amazing look. We have collected most interesting of them for 2015.
Audi Prologue
Audi Prologue © Audi AG
Audi Prologue is a concept luxury Coupé unveiled by Audi at the 2014 LA Auto Show. It features 4.0 TFSI V8 engine , with 445 kW (605 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb‑ft) of torque (750 Nm (553.2 lb‑ft) in overboost mode, and 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds), eight‑speed tiptronic, Quattro (four-wheel-drive system) with torque vectoring, self-levelling air suspension with adaptive damping, dynamic all-wheel steering. Equipped with Matrix laser headlamps, Audi virtual cockpit, 3 OLED tablet-like touchscreens, next-generation Multi Media Interface.
Aston Martin DBX
Aston Martin DBX © Aston Martin Ltd.
Aston Martin challenges the nature of luxury GT travel in the 21st Century with the debut at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show of the innovative DBX Concept.
Created to defy conventional thinking about the luxury GT segment, the DBX Concept widens the appeal of the iconic British luxury brand and reaches out to a more diverse global audience than ever before.
Unveiling the concept, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said:
“The DBX Concept is a challenge to the existing status quo in the high luxury GT segment. It envisages a world, perhaps a world not too far away, when luxury GT travel is not only stylish and luxurious but also more practical, more family-friendly and more environmentally responsible.
“I asked my team at Aston Martin to expand their thinking beyond conventions, to explore what the future of luxury GT motoring would look like in years ahead, and the DBX Concept you see before you is the result.”
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6
Bentley EX 10 Speed 6 © Volkswagen Konzern
Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car has been awarded Gold in the Transportation category of the German Design Awards – one of the most highly respected design competitions in the world.
The EXP 10 Speed 6 is a British interpretation of a high-performance two-seater sportscar. It showcases the future direction of luxury and performance using the finest materials and advanced hybrid technology – a powerful, exquisite and individual concept.
Sangyup Lee, Head of Exterior and Advanced Design at Bentley, added:
“EXP 10 Speed 6 dominated the conversation at Geneva earlier this year, and is one of the most talked about concept cars of recent times. Our progressive and innovative design – while retaining a classic British look – is also thoroughly modern and dynamic.”
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Unveils Bolt EV © General Motors
The Bolt EV concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
“The message from consumers about the Bolt EV concept was clear and unequivocal: Build it,” said GM North America President Alan Batey. “We are moving quickly because of its potential to completely shake up the status quo for electric vehicles.”
Leveraging the industry-leading battery technology found in the Chevrolet Volt and Spark EV, the Bolt EV concept was developed as a game-changing, long-range pure electric for all 50 states, designed to offer more than a GM-estimated 200 miles of range at a target price of around $30,000.
The progressively styled concept vehicle features selectable driving modes for preferred driving styles, such as daily commuting, and it was designed to support DC fast charging.
“We’re proud that Chevrolet has decided to produce the Bolt EV here in Michigan at the Orion Assembly facility,” Gov. Rick Snyder said. “Michigan unquestionably remains the global automotive leader. Chevrolet is tapping a skilled workforce that includes some of the most talented and hard-working people in the world for this cutting-edge vehicle. Chevrolet is an important part of our state’s automotive history, and Michigan-made products like the Bolt EV point to a bright future as well.”
Honda Civic
Honda Civic Concept © Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
The 2016 Civic Coupe is the newest addition to the 10th generation Civic family, which includes the Civic Sedan, plus the upcoming Civic Hatchback, Civic Si and high-performance Civic Type R.
The Civic Concept vehicle—the inspiration for the new Civic family—celebrates our take on advanced, sport-inspired design, embodying the spirited, game-changing future of the 10th-generation Civic.
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept © Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This fresh concept reflects a completely new interpretation of truck utility for a new generation of buyers, especially Millennials, who represent the second-largest population of car buyers.
“The Santa Cruz crossover truck concept meets the unspoken needs of a growing Millennial lifestyle we call ‘Urban Adventurers’,” said Mark Dipko, director, corporate planning, Hyundai Motor America. “This new crossover allows them all the expandable utility they need throughout their active week, from work-life professionalism, to social interests, to a whole variety of outdoor pursuits, without the typical compromises they have come to expect from the industry’s current product offerings.”
To meet the specific needs of these Urban Adventurers, Santa Cruz doesn’t focus on all the same attributes as traditional pickups. It’s designed to meet more of their desires for expression, efficiency and maneuverability. Hyundai designers created a bold design that conveys this lifestyle, with a wide, sure-footed stance and an aggressive side-profile rake. The front view features an upright, hexagonal grille with cascading lines framing the sides, dual lens-free, honeycombed headlamp projectors, and prominent LED fog lamps. The side profile is highlighted by oversized wheels, Michelin® tires with a special tread design, center-locking hubs and yellow Brembo® brake calipers.
For ease of access to the rear seats, Santa Cruz features convenient, rear-hinged rear doors which integrate seamlessly with the front door design. The wheel arches, roof, and bed rails offer convenient tie-down cleats for securing cargo of all shapes and sizes. From the rear, the concept presents highly-contoured bed forms, and for extra utility, the expandable bed can be easily reconfigured for longer cargo, using a unique drawer-like sliding function.
Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4
Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 © Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
The glittery Blue Elektra color of the Asterion and the innovative lines of its stylish look reflect the technology incorporated into the vehicle. Designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile, the Asterion is unmistakably a Lamborghini, but is clearly different from the brand’s current line of super sports cars. The Asterion pushes the envelope with a surprising, innovative appearance that emphasizes curves and sensuality, with smooth transitions from panel to panel and few sharp edges. The result is a pure, straightforward design.
Lamborghini has chosen Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) technology for the Asterion LPI 910-4. Thanks to this solution, the Asterion can nimbly handle urban driving under electric power only, yet those looking for excitement can also enjoy the unique driving experience of a Lamborghini with a powerful aspirated engine.
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln, an iconic luxury automotive brand for discerning individuals with a heritage linked to presidents, royalty and movie stars, today unveiled the Continental Concept at Auto Shanghai, signaling an all-new full-size sedan coming next year and the future of quiet luxury. The full-size sedan Lincoln Continental will be officially introduced to the China market in 2016.
Elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene, the Continental Concept blends meticulous craftsmanship and technologies designed to create better drivers and provide passengers with a more relaxing and entertaining environment inspired by first-class travel.
“Luxury at its best is about simplifying and quietly exceeding expectations, rather than being the loudest statement on the road,” said Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. “The Continental Concept showcases the promise of quiet luxury from Lincoln going forward. It also is a strong indication of what’s to come next year as we introduce our new Lincoln Continental full-size luxury sedan.”
Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion © Daimler AG
The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion research car and its immersive user experience is an innovative perspective into the future of mobility.
In order to provide a foundation for the new autonomous F 015 Luxury in Motion research vehicle, an interdisciplinary team of experts from Mercedes-Benz has devised a future scenario that incorporates many different aspects of day-to-day mobility. Above and beyond its mobility function, this scenario perceives the motor car as a private retreat that additionally offers an important added value for society at large.
“Anyone who focuses solely on the technology has not yet grasped how autonomous driving will change our society,” emphasises Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “The car is growing beyond its role as a mere means of transport and will ultimately become a mobile living space.”
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV © Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV was unveiled at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Concept GC-PHEV features bold, muscular styling, a powerful yet highly efficient 335 horsepower supercharged MIVEC V-6 engine/electric motor plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain, an 8-speed automatic transmission, Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) full-time all-wheel drive and advanced next-generation high-tech features.
A new technology incorporated in the Concept GC-PHEV is the Tactical Table, an innovative information system making connected car technology an interactive experience available to everyone inside the vehicle. When the driver or one of the passengers places their smartphone atop the Tactical Table, they can create, collect, exchange and share information with others using the Concept GC-PHEV’s communication system.
Additional technological features of the Concept GC-PHEV include advanced safety systems such as Mitsubishi Motors “Connected Car” Technology, AR Windshield, Pedestrian Collision Mitigating Auto-braking, Rearward Blind Spot Vehicle Warning, Unintentional Vehicle Move Off Control, Driver Monitor and more.
“We brought the Concept GC-PHEV to Chicago because it showcases into our future technology and design themes,” said MMNA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen. “The Concept showcases aggressive styling and a level of refinement that will be coming to Mitsubishi vehicles. All of our 2016 model year vehicles will be refreshed with our new brand identity, starting with the 2016 Outlander. The Concept GC-PHEV continues to tell the story we started telling at the LA Auto Show, and we think you’re going to like what is to come.”
