2002 Concept Cars
Acura DN-X
This hybrid achieves a fuel economy of 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers (42 miles per gallon). Dn-X has unique six-speed transmission allowing the driver to choose either manual or automatic mode at his or her discretion. When placed in manual mode, the......
Acura RD-X
Acura will debut its RD-X concept SUV, an urban adventure vehicle combining the street performance of a sports coupe with the ruggedness of a next-generation SUV, at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in January.Equipped to meet the......
Bugatti 16/4 Veyron
At the 2001 Frankfurt Motorshow Bugatti launched an almost production ready version of their upcoming supercar, the EB 164 Veyron. Both the power train and the body of the new design study are much closer to production maturity. In addition, the first......
Cadillac Cien Concept
Its powerful presence launches Cadillac into its second century of technology and innovation. Its the 750-hp mid-engine Cadillac Cien concept car. This two-seat luxury super car has revved up consumers and critics alike, earning Cadillac the Best Concept......
Chevrolet Bel Air Concept
The Chevrolet Bel Air concept is a modern American convertible built on the tradition of the legendary 1955-57 Chevys of the same name. The two-door Bel Air concept celebrates an American icon in a manner reminiscent of the originals with style, performance......
Chevrolet Journey Concept
After a sneak peak last August when the international press got to see a designers sketch, GM do Brasil has revealed the Chevrolet Journey concept car during the 2002 Sao Paulo Auto Show. Developed by GM do Brasils design talent, the Journey boasts......
Citroen C-Airdream Concept
The exterior styling of C-Airdream owes its strength as much to its slender proportions combining a long wheelbase and long front overhang with a short rear overhang - as to the performance and fluidity of its external design lines.The front end......
Citroen C-Crosser Concept
Offering an extreme illustration of what a Citroën sports utility vehicle of the future could look like, the remarkable four wheel drive, four wheel steering Citroën C-Crosser concept car promises to raise a few eyebrows with its world debut at the Frankfurt......
Dodge M80 Concept
The Dodge M80 is a small, affordable truck with a design loaded with character and intrinsic value. Minimalist, new, neat design details are abundant as stand-out design elements include the satin-stainless steel-look signature Dodge-crosshair grille......
Dodge Razor Concept
Cutting Edge Design The Dodge Razor™ concept car embodies the purest of sports coupe design aspirational, emotional and inspirational. Through efficient design, Dodge Razor cuts right to what is vital for enhanced driving pleasure. A sprint......
Dodge Viper GTS-R
Having recently proven itself in the American Le Mans Series with an undefeated season, Dodge Viper GTS-R proudly claims the title of thoroughbred racer. The Viper GTSR Concept Vehicle explores the idea of bringing that race-ready handling and performance......
Fastlane Concept
This concept is from the movie Fastlane. Never heard of the movie Thats ok, it was never released. The studio spent %242.8 million dollars to create the car and part of the project before the decision was made to abandon the project. The car......
Fioravanti Yak Concept
An Italian automotive design studio in Moncaliera outside of the city of Turin, Fioravanti was a company that began in 1987. Originally the company began as an architectural practice working on projects in Japan, and since 1991 the company focused its......
Ford F-350 Tonka Concept
Ford Motor Company today introduces a clever adaptation of existing hydraulic technology designed to improve fuel economy in large trucks in city driving by an estimated 25 to 35 percent. The new Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) system is showcased......
Ford Fusion Concept
The Ford Fusion concept is an earth-friendly commuter car designed with urbanites in mind. The carsport utility vehicle crossover concept made its U.S. debut at the 2002 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The Fusions platform is smaller than the Focus,......
Ford MA Concept
The vehicle is called MA, named for the Asian philosophy of the space between. The philosophy refers to a kind of threshold where two concepts can exist in a mutually beneficial relationship. As a car, the MA represents the same idea, occupying a space......
GMC Autonomy Concept
We started with the premise, What if we were inventing the automobile today rather than a century ago What might we do differently Wagoner said. AUTOnomy is more than just a new concept car its potentially the start of a revolution in how......
GMC Hy-Wire Concept
Driving closer to reinventing the automobile, General Motors the Hy-wire, the worlds first drivable vehicle that combines a hydrogen fuel cell with by-wire technology. The GM Hy-wire, appropriately named for its technology, incorporates the features......
Holden SSX Prototype
The SSX is an all-wheel-drive crossover sports hatch prototype that heralds the next-generation of Holdens. Fully drivable, the SSX is a luxury four-seater sports lifestyle machine which combines high output V8 performance and AWD handling character......
Hyundai Equus HCD-7 Concept
At the 2003 Sydney Motor Show, Hyundai is showing its HCD-7 large luxury limousine concept car, a 4.5 litre alloy V8-powered pointer to a future version of its Equus prestige saloon as sold in Korea and some other markets.Penned by Hyundais California......
Infiniti FX45 Concept
The second generation FX45 Concept, which made its world debut at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, follows by one year the appearance of a similarly named and themed FX45 Concept – both described by Nakamura as Bionic Cheetahs......
Jeep Compass Concept
Sleek and sophisticated with a rally car toughness, the Jeep® Compass concept would deliver Jeep fun, freedom and capability, broadening the global appeal of Jeep and attracting new buyers who might not have previously considered the brand.The Jeep......
Jeep Willys 2
At the 2001 Tokyo Motorshow Daimler Chrysler showcased this Jeep Willys 2 concept. The Willys 2 is as its name suggests the second Willys concept, and it continues on the lines set out by the award winning Willys concept. Launched at the 2001 Detroit......
Karmann Transformer
Our Concept Car Transformer, a four- passenger car, embodies a surprising new approach to the designengineering of variable coupeconvertible concepts. The crucial point of this study is the so-called dual top system, a combination of a soft-top part,......
Lancia Granturismo Concept
The guest of honour on our stand in Bologna is the Lancia Granturismo, a concept car of great stylistic appeal. More than that, it is a veritable live testing ground for the shapes and motifs of Lancia cars to come.The prototype, the result of a......
Lexus Minority Report Concept
In the year 2054, some cars will be self-cleaning, some will drive in an accident free system, and some will change colors on command.At least thats the vision of the future in Steven Spielbergs upcoming film Minority Report, starring Tom Cruise.......
Mazda MX Sport Runabout Concept
Mazda introduced the MX Sport Runabout at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show as a stylistic preview for the second-generation Mazda2. It combined distinctive design with exceptional functionality, an athletic persona with an innovative interior, and outstanding......
Mazda RX-8
Mazda Announces Pricing for 2004 RX-8 Sports Car Mazda Unveils Long-Awaited 2004 Production Model at North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 7—Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced its RX-8 sports car, equipped......
Mitsubishi Spaceliner Concept
Mitsubishi Space Liner, a monobox four-seat concept vehicle with centre-opening suicide doors, first exhibited at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001. It was the first all new vehicle featuring the companys new common face, comprising a curved lower......
Mitsubishi SUP Concept
The Mitsubishi SUP (representing Sports Utility Pack) is powered by the companys Soft HEV hybrid system. The four-cylinder GDI powers the front wheels while the rear wheels receive their power from their own electric motor. The design was courtesy......
Nissan Yanya Concept
Nissan introduced the Yanya B-segment SUV concept at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show. This 4x4 vehicle has four-doors and four-seats. There is a removable roof that is composed of four panels which can be removed and stored inside the tailgate. This can......
Opel Concept M
Rüsselsheim. A sporty and environment-friendly monocab design study called Concept M will celebrate its world premiere on the Opel stand at the Geneva Motor Show (March 7-17, 2002). With its height of 1.62 meters, the dynamically styled, monocab......
Opel Frogster Concept
IFrankfurt. Its as green and fresh as the Opel Laubfrosch (Tree Frog) of the 1920s, as confident and provocative as todays youngsters. With their Frogster concept Opels designers and engineers have reinvented todays small car concept, presenting......
Peugeot 307 cc
A concept car anticipating the future, the cc bears the stamp of our philosophy, a philosophy resolutely focused on innovation, dynamism and style.The cc is unique. A real coupé, a real cabriolet and … four real seats! Cosy and welcoming, the......
Peugeot H2O Concept
H2O is not just a futurist fire prevention vehicle produced by the creative people at Peugeot. H2O produces electricity and water using fuel cell battery technology. Hidden underneath the playful and dynamic appearance of a fire engine lies a very innovative......
Peugeot RC Concept
At the 2002 Geneva Motorshow Peugeot will showcase two seemingly identical coupes, with only the exterior color to tell them apart. But as always looks deceive, one of the so called RC concepts is powered by a petrol engine while the second is powered......
Peugeot Sésame
Just say the word, Sesame, and you have the key to the concept. Two sliding doors form the defining design idea of this all-new concept car. The idea for Sesame came from listening to and examining what customers want. These expectations combined......
Pininfarina Start
The Pininfarina Ford Start was a styling exercise built as a coupe with a retractable top. It has a 99-inch wheelbase, an overall length of 165.4 inches, 72 inches wide, and stands 51.2 inches tall. It is powered by a Ford 2.0-liter Duratec engine with......
Pontiac Solstice
Keep it simple, pure, and beautiful and it will be easy to love.These were the basic inspirations set down by Bob Lutz, GMs chairman of North American Operations, in creating a sketch-off for the first concept vehicle commissioned by GMs new......
Rinspeed Presto Concept
The Rinspeed Presto transforms itself in a few seconds from an under-3-meter long two-seater roadster - presto! - into a 3.7-meter long four-seater with plenty of room for the rear-seat passengers. The additional space can also be used as a pick-up......
Saab 9-3X Concept
The Saab 9-3X concept unveiled at the 2002 Detroit Motor Show breaks new ground by taking Saab off-road for the first time.A unique fusion of sporty, coupe bodystyling and off-road functionality, the bold 9-3X follows the philosophy of last years......
Saturn Sky Concept
With its dynamic design and quick and agile performance, the Sky roadster delivers a bold message about the next generation of vehicles from Saturn. The Sky, introduced at the North American International Auto Show and slated for production in 2006,......
Seat Salsa Concept
After two years from its initial presentation, SEATs futurist car Salsa, that was wholly developed by the Martorell Technical Centre, spearheading a novel car concept, the MDC (Multi Driving Concept) is now more attractive due to its renewed exterior......
Suzuki Covie
Suzuki Motor Corporation has been engaging in various tasks to apply a wide range of innovative technologies to compact vehicles as a part of our strategy of challenging new activities focused on preserving the global environment. Today, we are......
Toyota ES Cubed Concept
When Toyota introduced their ES 3 (Eco Spirit cubed), it was intended to be the worlds most fuel economical 4-passenger car. It was powered by a 1.4-liter engine that was expected to get 88 mpg. The diesel engine was designed to comply with tough......
Toyota FXS
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. introduced the conceptual Future Experimental Sports (FXS) high performance roadster to North America at a press conference today at the 2002 North American International Auto show here in Detroit. The Toyota FXS......
Toyota POD
Developed in collaboration with Sony Corporation, the pod is an IT-centered vehicle that proposes new relationships between cars and their drivers. The POD (the name of which is based on the concept of gently enveloping and protecting the cars occupants)......
Venturi Fetish Concept
1984 The very first venturi, the brainchild of Claude Poiraud and Gerard Godfroys combined genius, was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The goal was to present the only Grand Tourisme French car, while retaining its light weight of 850kg for a......
Volkswagen Magellan
The concept car, named after the Portuguese navigator Magellan, has a W8 engine with a power output of 202 kW 275 bhp. It has four-wheel drive and pneumatic suspension with active hydraulic shock absorption. These technical features call to mind an......
Volkswagen Piëch 1-Liter
The worlds most economical car is being shown to shareholders attending the 42nd annual general meeting of Volkswagen AG in Hamburg. It is a 1-litre car, that is to say covers 100 kilometres on only this amount of fuel. The prototype, built in conditions......
Volvo ACC2
The Volvo Adventure Concept Car 2 (ACC2) has been developed to demonstrate that the Volvo Cross Country has an exciting future. The ACC2 is a concept study for a high-performance sports activity vehicle – the ultimate car for real outdoor winter adventures.......