Car of the Future 2009

Car of the Future

Tutors: Soumitri Varadarajan and Marcus Hotblack

Major Studio ‐ Industrial Design Program RMIT University

2009

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The “Car of the future”. What will it be?

An automobile is that perfect mix of passion, exhilarating, performance‐engineered beauty.

Yet needs to be technologically advanced with an eco friendly footprint.

It is safe to say that the future of the car will in no way resemble the current cars of today. So you better put on your seatbelt and strap yourself in because the future may just be a wild ride.

Andrew Beard

Volkswagen Mimic

This car of the future concept is designed for suburban commuters in the year 2032. In the scenario of such a future, personal vehicle access into metropolitan areas around the world will be very restricted. The solution for private vehicles to co‐exist with such a future is to integrate driving and bicycle culture together into a ‘commuting park and ride’ system. The vehicle is designed to store bicycles in the interior of the car for security and from exposure to weather.

Jacky Wu

Audi Avatar Concept

Audi Avatar Concept is a futuristic 3‐seater electric supercar designed to provide drivers of 2032 the joy of driving; similar to playing racing games when they were kids. Long range supercharge‐ion battery driving 4 powerful in‐ wheel eletric motors, together with a ultra light aerodynamic body. These enable the car to accelerate from 0‐100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, and reach top speed of more than 360 km/h with nimble and agile handling. Finally, the computer generation can have the car and fun that belongs to them.

Edwin Conan (Yi Yuan)

Renault Purr

In the future, interaction between cars and its passengers will change dramatically. A car will provide its passengers comfort equivalent to a lounge room.

Renault Purr is an ideal compact car for people who commute on a daily basis.

Advanced tracking technology makes the car safer and lets the passengers sit back and relax while the car drives automatically on dedicated lanes.

A unique seating arrangement also provides a better communication between passengers while still providing adequate storage needed.

Charles Wijaya Ng

Project Yugen

Project Yugen explores the idea that the car of the future will not just be another minor face‐ lift; rather it will require designers and manufacturers to take risks and break through the walls of convention.

The goal in this project was to design a vehicle that catered to the younger and smaller inner‐ urban families that will become more prevalent in the future; as well as to imbed the car with a rich Japanese aesthetic and cultural depth.

Leon Witherow