Retro Meets the Future Continental reimagines a VW camper van to demonstrate the transportation of tomorrow.
With one eye on the past and another on the
with innovative surface solutions crafted from
future, German automotive manufacturer
renewable and reclaimed materials. Some can
Continental has launched AMBIENC3 – an
generate heat in seconds, while others are
autonomous vehicle that offers zones for working
characterised by special attributes like stain and
and relaxing.
abrasion resistance, and even self-healing in
Underpinned by the notion that cars are now
the event of damage. The vehicle also features
the ‘third space’ in people’s lives – after home
a speaker-less sound system, intelligent glass
and the workplace – the vehicle responds to the
control, a 360-degree camera for enhanced road
need for interiors to be multi-purpose as well
safety and a photovoltaic charger on the roof for
as more visually appealing and conducive to a
sustainable energy generation. Plus, passengers
passenger’s wellbeing. As such, Continental
can breathe freely thanks to low-emission, low-
has created a new concept using innovative
polluting standards.
technologies and sustainable materials to provide
“With AMBIENC3, we are connecting a globally
a mood-lifting experience through light, sound
renowned automotive icon with new, intriguing
and touch.
surfaces and future-focused technologies, whose
Natural wood, soft colourways and a gently
attributes are distinguished through colour,
flowing form give AMBIENC3 an organic feel,
design and material,” says Ralf Imbery, Global
and fiddly buttons and switches have been
Director of Innovation for Transformation &
intentionally removed for a cleaner, more
Design at Continental. “We are demonstrating
calming aesthetic. And though the vehicle’s shell
our knowledge of sustainability, design,
is based on the classic Volkswagen campervan –
functionality, ‘third space’ development and
highlighting the potential for timeworn models
customer centricity – it sees us bringing together
to be upcycled – the interior is brimming
key drivers for the future of the mobile interior.”
© Stantien
076
