The Future Is Here
Every year, the automotive world gives us a glimpse of future mobility and what it will look like by revealing cool concept cars. Buckle up as we present you the top five models that excite us the most. BY NAWAF RAHMAN
MERCEDES-BENZ VISION AVTR Presenting the concept of “mobility in the distant future”, Mercedes-Benz takes cue from another world when designing its all-electric concept car, namely Vision AVTR (abbreviation for Advanced Vehicle Transformation). The show car is inspired by the James Cameron’s 2009 mega-successful film Avatar and created in partnership with a team that worked on the movie to showcase the German automaker’s design and tech capabilities. Aimed to connect human, machine and nature in an unprecedented way, Mercedes-Benz describes the car as a “living creature” that can interact with passengers as well as the outside world. Most notably, the vehicle features 33 “bionic flaps” on the rear designed to connect through flowing movements in subtle gestures like some amphibians. Inside, it features a completely new way for passengers to interact with the vehicle, which can be operated with hand gestures and biometrics, is able to recognise the driver’s heartbeat and breathing. With its stretched “One Bow” design and organic design language, the Vision AVTR offers a visionary outlook on the design of the future.
NISSAN ARIYA CONCEPT ELECTRIC SUV Designed as a vision of Nissan’s electrified future and future of mobility, the Ariya concept car represents the company’s forward-thinking direction to produce more confident, more exciting and more connected driving experience. Boasting minimalist and state-of-the-art design, Ariya will incorporate Nissan’s all-new semi-autonomous driving system called ProPilot 2.0 where you can combine navigated driving on the highway with hands-off single-lane driving capabilities which allow drivers to remove their hands from the wheel in certain situations. As you would expect, technology features will be cutting edge. It will include what the manufacturer called door-to-door navigation, a feature that enables drivers to simply change directions on their smartphones to the vehicle’s infotainment display. Other outstanding highlights include the Ariya Concept’s ability to sync together with your schedule. For instance, you’ll be able to pre-heat or pre-cool your vehicle’s interior while you’re on your way to it. You’ll also be able to use your smartphone to park the Ariya Concept automatically through ProPilot’s Remote Park feature. 142
