From SUV Coupe to futuristicformula one racing car, the biennial
auto show was all about futuristicconcepts, bolder designs and a shift
towards electric mobility. Wetake a look at the innovative carconcepts that were on display at
the recently concluded week-long mega auto show...
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HOTTESTCONCEPT
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA
HYUNDAI
TATA MOTORS
Haval Vision 2025:Pure electric SUV Concept Vision 2025 is Haval’svision for its smart, capable, intelligent vehiclefor 2025. The concept offers next-generation 5Gin-car infotainment and services and it hasautomated parking and advanced autonomousdriving modes.
Volocopter: At the Auto Expo 2020, theluxury carmaker displayed an
electric Urban Air Mobility (UAM) VoloCity 1:3 scalemodel. Volocopter is based on eVTOLs, which translatesinto Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft with an elec-tric powertrain.
Futuro E: It is available in awide array of
powertrain options like hybrid and pureEV. Concept Futuro-e demonstratesMaruti Suzuki’s perspective on re-imag-ining future green mobility that willdrive future’s transport.
Kia Sonet: It has Kia’ssignature
‘tiger-nose’ grille, stepwell geome-try within the grille mesh, ‘Tiger-Eyeline’ daytime running lightsand wide rear signaturelighting.
SKODA
Vision IN: Coming onthe
first day of the expo this is thefuture that will drive sales of theCzech carmaker in India, theCzech automaker Skoda unveiledits mid-size SUV concept VisionIN based on the Volkswagen MQBAO-IN platform. The design lan-guage is somewhat similar to thatof Kodiaq including the typical grillewhich now gets vertical slats. The Vision INis powered by a petrol engine. Set to belaunched by early 2021, it will compete withthe likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
MARUTI SUZUKI KIA MOTORS
HYUNDAI
What are concept cars? Automakers use concept cars to highlight new featuresor ideas they would like to implement into future vehi-cles. Concept cars are sometimes put into production,but not always. Part of the concept car process is seeingif there is a demand for the vehicle. If the concept isreceived well, it’s possible the vehicle will go into pro-duction for future lineups.
Symbioz:French carmakerRenaultunveiled itsSymbioz con-cept featuring an all-electric drivetrain,with level four
autonomous capabilities. The concept comes withrear-wheel configuration, with two electric
motors located on the rear axle, and thebatteries housed
beneath thefloor.
RENAULTGREAT WALL MOTORS
Haval Concept H:China’s largest SUV manufacturer, Great WallMotors made a global preview of its plug-inhybrid SUV concept Haval H at the Auto Expo2020. This design of this car is sporty targetingyoung consumers.
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LIFESTYLE
Le Fil Rouge is a reinterpretation ofHyundai’s sporty design spirit that was first featured in the 1974 HyundaiCoupe Concept. The new concept reflects the automaker’s latestapproach in design, ‘Sensuous Sportiness’, which will be embodiedby all future Hyundai vehicles, ranging from sedans to SUVs.
Sierra EV Concept: Based on Tata’s ALFA Arc platform, fully electric
Sierra is an attempt to revive the iconic Sierra brand name. The conceptfeatures curved rear windows that wrap around all the way up to the roofto create a glass house just like old sierra.
Funster: M&M unveiled its roadsterconcept in a convertible
mode. Funster, a sports electric vehicle comeswith its dual electric motors and is equipped witha high end 59.1 kWh battery. It offers a range of520 km in a single charge. The front end, floatingtail lamps, sports-shoe inspired wheel arches andinteriors reflect a sporty lifestyle.
Kite: The Hyundai Kite is a doorless, roofless and windowlessvehicle that can drive both on streets and over water. It
consists of a monocoque chassis and is equipped with electricpropulsion, with four brushless engines placed inside the wheels anda water jet turbine for travelling on water.
Le Fil Rouge (HDC-1) concept:
