2003 Concept Cars
Acura HSC Concept
Acuras 300-plus horsepower HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) will make its domestic debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The HSC is a design study combining the ultimate in supercar performance with the interior comfort......
Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage Concept
DETROIT, MI Jan. 6, 2003 Aston Martin has again reinforced the new direction the company is taking by unveiling a spectacular concept car thats destined to become the most significant model in the companys 89-year history. Previously codenamed......
Aston Martin DB AR1 Coupe
ASTON MARTIN DB AMERICAN ROADSTER 1 CONCEPT LOS ANGELES, Calif. Jan. 2, 2003 Aston Martin will showcase a lightweight concept Roadster at the Los Angeles Motor Show that has been designed specifically to appeal to its US customers. The DB......
Audi Pikes Peak Quattro
Well known from the Audi RS 6, the V8 engine with twin turbochargers has been further developed and now has a power output of 500 hp. A decisive factor in this power hike is the advanced FSI direct gasoline injection principle, which indicated that new......
Bertone Birusa
The Bertone Birusa is a concept car that reinterprets a theme which is part of the companys genetic code the most elegant, dynamic embodiment possible of the Italian sports car, an exclusive object and the source of supremely enjoyable driving. These......
BMW xActivity
With the xActivity BMW will present at the North American International Auto Show 2003 in Detroit an impressive vehicle concept that bears a name giving an apt description of what it has to offer. The Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is an example of how......
Bristol Project Fighter Concept
The Fighter is an entirely new car. The V-10 engine and transmission have been specially developed to suit Bristol requirements. The rest of the vehicle has been designed with a clean sheet of paper, to meet the uniquely demanding requirements of a......
Buick Blackhawk Concept
The Buick Blackhawk is not just any customized car – its designed to emphasize Buicks heritage of distinctive design and outstanding power for the specialized audiences that attend customhot rod shows.This is a very special show car, said Michael......
Buick Centieme Concept
The 2003 Buick Centieme concept is a distinctive, luxurious vehicle that combines the best features of a sedan and sport utility vehicle. Commemorating Buicks 100th anniversary, the progressive design suggests a rolling piece of sculpture, embodying......
Cadillac Sixteen Concept
The all-aluminum 13.6-liter (830 cu in), 32-valve, 16-cylinder XV16 engine features Displacement on Demand (DOD) fuel-saving technology that allows the engine to run on 4, 8 or 16 cylinders Variable camshaft phasing and an enhanced combust......
Chevrolet Cheyenne Concept
The 2003 Chevy Cheyenne is the latest example of this tradition of innovation. Inspired by a rich heritage of breaking new ground in function and style, the thunderstone metallic Cheyenne is a statement of what a new generation of full-size trucks can......
Chevrolet Corvette Moray
The Moray project, which will be presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2003, embodies the homage that Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro wish to pay to the fifty-year era of the Chevrolet Corvette, the supreme symbol of the American......
Chevrolet SS Concept
A modern interpretation of Chevrolets Super Sport heritage, the Chevy SS is a contemporary four-door family sedan turned sports car. It packs rear-wheel drive with a high-technology version of the legendary small-block V-8, and high-performance suspension......
Chrysler Airflite Concept
The Chrysler Airflite, the newest design statement from DaimlerChrysler, blends the passion of Chrysler design, the styling of a coupe and the practicality and function of a sedan to create a unique interpretation of the five-door hatchback. The long,......
Daewoo Scope Concept
GM Daewoo introduces the spacious Flex concept car at the Seoul Motor Show. Equipped with numerous high-tech features, Flex combines next-generation transportation and the latest information technology systems with MPV styling. Equipped with a powerful......
Dodge Avenger Concept
The Adrenaline Red Pearl-colored Avenger, unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, gives American drivers the rally car style and performance usually seen only in video games. This high-tech passion and performance is packaged......
Dodge Durango HEMI RT
The American Muscle SUV 2003 Dodge Durango HEMI® RT Concept Bigger, bolder and faster, the 2003 Dodge Durango HEMI® RT Concept separates itself from the sport utility pack with big power and a broad shouldered presence that could only come......
Dodge Kahuna Concept
That Next Wave of fun and function blew in like a warm Pacific breeze at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in the form of the all-new concept vehicle, Dodge Kahuna. It is intended for those looking for a free-spirited approach......
Dodge Magnum SRT 8
THE NEW MUSCLEIts been more than 30 years since Dodge ruled the streets with HEMI® power and rear-wheel-drive performance. Dodge has unleashed that power in an all-new proportion with the introduction of its 2003 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 concept vehicle."Dodge......
Dodge Tomahawk Concept
The Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle shatters all the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation. This four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle is a sleek, rolling sculpture that combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering.The......
Dodge Viper Competition
In August 1995, Dodge unveiled an extraordinary racing coupe that would ultimately make an historic mark on the worlds motorsports stage. The Dodge Viper GTS-R was the answer to enthusiasts and competitors who asked if a racing version of the amazing......
Fiat Marrakech Concept
All eyes at the Swiss show will be on the Fiat Marrakech and Fiat Simba. These two concept cars, built on the Project 169 base, exemplify the versatility of the new compact car. The name Marrakech conjures up a picture of desert dunes and also......
Ford 427 Concept
The 1960s were the heyday of the truly cool American car a time when slabs of sheet metal, chrome, and the Rat Pack defined cool. Those days have given way to multi-purpose vehicles, pop-idols, and plastic. But, Ford is signaling a renaissance in the......
Ford Faction Concept
Why cant there be an SUV tailored more for city life than backcountry pursuits Why cant there be a contemporary vehicle interior inspired by a fashionable twenty-somethings apartment In fact, there could be. And that vehicle is the new Ford......
Ford Freestyle FX Concept
Car-pooling. Gardening. Mountain biking. Going to the theater. Activities as disparate as these typically require a fleet of vehicles, or the acceptance of a few compromises when matching a vehicle and active lifestyles. Enter the Ford Freestyle FX concept.......
Ford Model U Concept
Building on the heritage started with the Model T, Fords Model U concept begins Ford Motor Companys second century of innovation. Equipped with an array of upgradeable technologies and a multi-function tailgate, Model U can stick with you......
Ford SVT Lightning
Fords bold vision for a third-generation SVT F-150 Lightning sport truck emerged from a powerful new-product cloudburst at Detroits 2003 North American International Auto Show, highlighted by the unveiling of the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 pickup. ......
Ford Thunderbird Supercharged Concept
, 2003—Ford Motor Company today introduced a Supercharged Thunderbird concept car as a possible future addition to its Living Legends line of automobiles. The 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show debut signals the influence of the newly established Ford Performance......
Honda ASM Concept
Why should a minivan be less than luxurious The futuristic, oval-shaped ASM, designed in the image of an ocean cruiser, is for those who demand the finest things in life. Thanks to a low floor, the ASM accommodates eight in comfort, for relaxed freeway......
Honda IMAS Concept
The bicycle a highly maneuverable, environment-friendly means of transportation that responds to the riders every whim. The IMAS a sports car designed to provide that same invigorating cutting-through-the-breeze feeling. The design concept was to......
Honda Kiwami Concept
Honda was the worlds first automaker to bring a fuel cell vehicle to market. The KIWAMI matches Hondas clean-performing fuel cell technology with the Japanese aesthetic of cleanliness to create an ideal sedan for the next generation. The beauty of......
Honda Studio E Concept
Detroit, January 7, 2003 --- The Honda Studio E concept vehicle, a panel-side version of the all-new Honda Element, transforms the outdoors-minded Element into the ultimate mobile entertainment platform geared more for city nightlife and street performance.Studio......
Hyundai OLV Concept
Hyundai described its latest concept vehicle, the OLV (Outdoor Lifestyle Vehicle), as a low-cost, high-fun OLV concept vehicle that presents Hyundais view of how to put the fun back in sport utility vehicles. Many sport utility vehicles on the......
Infiniti Triant Concept
The world debut of two exciting performance luxury vehicles – the FX45 premium crossover SUV and the innovative Triant concept – marked the highlights of Infinitis press conference today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Infiniti......
Jeep Treo Concept
A vivid new interpretation of where the Jeep® brand could go in the future, the Jeep Treo exemplifies the idea of fluid imagination thinking in a stunning, unexpected package – a form and presence that challenges the brands traditional dimensions,......
Kia KCD-I Slice Concept
This vehicle is designed to pick up lumber from the home centre one day and to have fun on twisty roads the next, said Eric Stoddard, the Hyundai-Kia Design Center designer responsible for the vehicles exterior. We gave it all the cargo-carrying......
Kia KCV-III Concept
Kia Motors KCV III, the latest concept vehicle from Koreas oldest and second largest automobile manufacturer, was designed at the Namyang R%26D centre, the research hub the company shares with sister company Hyundai Motor. The KCV III is a small coupe......
Lamborghini Murciélago Convertible Concept
Automobili Lamborghini officially opens its Fortieth Anniversary by presenting a ravishing proposal, dedicated to true Italian supercar fans, at Detroit Motor Show. The Lamborghini Concept Car was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, Head of Lamborghini......
Lexus HPX Concept
Lexus introduced its latest concept vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. Known as the HPX, or High Performance Crossover, the vehicle combines the versatility of a luxury utility vehicle and the performance of a sports sedan in a sleek and......
Lexus LF-S Concept
is a next-generation premium sedan that expresses the Lexus brands new conception of luxury.The LF-S has a V8 gasoline engine and high-output motor hybrid system with all-wheel drive. It is 193.3 inches in length, 74.6 inches in width, 53.0 inches......
Lincoln Navicross Concept
The Lincoln Navicross concept vehicle is a breakthrough all-conditions sport sedan that shatters the accepted car, crossover, and sport utility vehicle paradigms. Designed to be visually striking, dynamically engaging, and uniquely practical, Navicross......
Maserati Kubang Concept
One year after its return to the North American market Maserati has also succeeded in reaffirming its leading role across the Atlantic in the segment reserved for prestige cars with a longstanding tradition.A success confirmed by the almost 900 Spyder......
Matra P75 Concept
The P75 made its public debut at the Michelin Design Challenge in 2002, and is a car which closely resembles the p55 - with the target being small, light, environment-friendly, nimble town-cars. The eletric motors and lithium-Ion batteries are under......
Mazda Ibuki Concept
Mazda Motor Corporation zooms into the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show with the strongest line of production and concept cars in company history, including the world premier of the two-seat Ibuki concept, an open-top, lightweight sports car that hints at a possible......
Mazda Kusabi Concept
FRANKFURT, Germany – Mazda has turned the sports car into a vehicle for everyday use. The Mazda Kusabi concept, showcased this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is a four-seat, sub-compact sporty car design that delivers functional performance. "Kusabi"......
Mazda Washu Concept
Mazda Motor Corporation and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today unveiled the Washu at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The concept vehicle showcases the companys commitment to questioning the expected in design and......
Mercedes-Benz F500 Mind Concept
New research vehicle F 500 points the way for the automotive technology of the future At the 37th Tokyo Motor Show Mercedes-Benz will present its new F 500 research vehicle which provides insights into the automotive technology of tomorrow and beyond.......
Mercury Marauder Convertible Concept
A new convertible concept debuting at this years Chicago Auto Show points to future possibilities for Mercury and for the all-new 2003 Mercury Marauder four-door performance sedan that goes on sale this summer. The Marauder Convertible builds on......
Mercury Messenger Concept
In ancient Roman mythology, Mercury was the god of speed and agility and the messenger of the heavens. At the North American International Auto Show, Mercury is a brand sending a message that modern design will lead its rejuvenation, beginning with......
Mitsubishi SE-RO Concept
SE - RO employs the same mid-engine layout as i concept. Using the new mid-enginerear-wheel drive platform, this is a concept car designed to fit the Japanese kei minicar dimensions. Targeted mainly at male owners over 35, SE - RO proposes a new kind......
Mitsubishi Tarmac Concept
An open top car is not just a closed one without a roof. Turning a coupe or a sedan into a cabriolet is not a mere chop job either.While adding different functionalities, a convertible offers another experience, with driver and passengers being part......
Nissan Jikoo Concept
Jikoo is a small, prestigious open-top two-seater that expresses the spirit of challenge and sporty tradition that have distinguished Nissan since its establishment. The design motif was inspired by the Datsun Roadster that was rolled out in 1935 soon......
Nissan Serenity Concept
A fusion of sport sedan and MPV - Nissans proposal for a next-generation multipurpose saloon-With a Japanese DNA design theme, Serenity projects a refined tranquility characteristic of Japanese culture. For example, side windows have a distinctive......
Opel Eco-Speedster Concept
During initial testing, the 112 hp concept car reached a maximum speed of more than 155 mph while fuel consumption on the combined cycle was an incredible 113 mpg.The prototype is based on the mid-engined VX220 but features new carbon fibre bodywork......
Opel GTC Genève Concept
Opel is giving a preview of its future designs with the debut of the GTC Genève concept car – GTC stands for Gran Turismo Compact - at the 73rd Geneva Inter-national Motor Show (March 6th to 16th 2003). Taut lines, clear surfaces, three-dimensional headlights,......
Opel Insignia Concept
RüsselsheimFrankfurt. The Opel Insignia concept car celebrated its world premiere yesterday, on the eve of the 60th Frankfurt International Motor Show. The innovative design study was unveiled in Frankfurt by Carl-Peter Forster, Chairman and Managing......
Peugeot 4002 Concept
During the second edition of the Peugeot Design Competition, launched at the last Mondial de lAutomobile in Paris, Internet enthusiasts car design have been asked to revisit the heritage of the brand and draw their Peugeot retro .Of the 2 800......
Peugeot Hoggar Concept
The Hoggar is far from being your normal concept car, being in the image of the extraordinary, wild and spectacular desert in southern Algeria which it is named after.The Hoggar has free-flowing lines, a sober interior and hi-tech fittings, and offers......
Renault BeBop Concept
Be Bop SUV and Be Bop Renault Sport are two interpretations of the compact MPV theme which, with their modern, rounded forms, are hard to resist. These four-metre long cars stand out for their vast glazed surface. Be Bop and Be Bop combine rounded forms......
Renault Koleos
Concept Car thought to see producton in 20023. Renaults Koleos is a 4x4 hybrid powered by a 2.0-L turbocharged gasoline engine driving the front wheels and a 30-kW (40-hp) Renault Elegie electric motor at the rear. The two power units can operate......
Scion bbX Concept
The SCION bbX concept vehicle today was unveiled at a press conference at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. SCION is an all-new line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. that will arrive in June of 03. The bbX is a show......
Seat Cupra GT
Seat has revealed one of its most exciting sporting projects to date at the Barcelona Motor Show (24 April 2003), the Seat Cupra GT racer prototype. The stunning Cupra GT is the result of joint design and development work by Seat Sport and the Seat Design......
Subaru B11S Concept
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the unveiling of a revolutionary concept car, the Subaru B11S, at the 73rd International Geneva......
Subaru B9 Scrambler Concept
Subaru introduced their B9 Scrambler Concept at the 2003 Tokyo Motorshow. It was an environmentally friendly roadster with power supplied by a 2-liter SOHC flat-four combustion engine. The combustion engine provided additional power when needed and......
Subaru R1e
Designed for ease-of-parking urban use but with a sporty stance which hints at high-grip roadholding, the 22 R1e is shorter than conventional Japanese minicars.It uses an Electric Vehicle power unit comprising a high-performance battery and advanced......
Suzuki Mobile Terrace Concept
As its name implies, the Mobile Terrace fuel-cell vehicle can be used to create a relaxing personalized space anywhere you go. At favourite destinations, the sliding doors on both sides and the gullwing roof can be opened wide and the floor extended......
Toyota Fine-N Concept
The FINE-N is an extension of the FINE-S shown at the 2003 NAIAS, and is another example of Toyotas commitment to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. The FINE-Ns unique styling coupled with 4WD uncovers the design, versatility, and performance......
Toyota Fine-S Concept
Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), the FINE-S concept is an example of Toyotas ongoing commitment to expand technology for environmentally friendly cars and trucks. The futuristic, high-performance look of the FINE-S reveals the potential......
Toyota FJ Concept
Toyota Moves Forward With Unveiling of All-New FJ Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle at 2005 Chicago Auto Show Toyota unveiled the all-new FJ Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a press conference today at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. The overwhelmingly......
Toyota NSLV Concept
The NLSV features a large, wireless electric sliding door on the passenger side and a flatter and wider floor, proposing a new concept in simple but functional vehicle utility.......
Toyota PM
Designed to meet, link and hang out, the PM is a wearable single-person vehicle that targets driver-vehicle unity and offers advanced vehicle-to-vehicle communication.1. Driver-vehicle unity with ergonomic focus Cabin and seat shape are designed......
Volvo PCC2
The Volvo PCC2 is a medium-sized estate where the emphasis is on performance - 300 bhp of power combined with All-Wheel Drive and the all-new Volvo chassis design FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept). This is the concept car that is the basis......