The tradition of displaying concept cars started with public exhibit of the Buick Y-Job (world’s first concept car) at Chicago Auto Show long back in 1938. Since then auto shows are conceived as strong platforms to showcase a prototype of new design, style, and technology.
This year’s Chicago Auto Show displayed some of the fantastic futuristic concepts. Many car manufacturers and designers have showcased their unique and striking concept cars to get the public response. Amazingly, the interactive show floor displayed 18 concept cars that gave a powerful sensory experience and a futuristic feel to the viewers. This year the theme of the concepts was environmental friendly technology and most of the cars were hybrids with few electric cars.
Some of the key attributes of the displayed concept cars were new design trends, vibrant colour options, sleek seats, and contrast colour in the interior. Mesmerising concepts like the Cadillac Converj, Lincoln C, Dodge Circuit EV, and the Chrysler 200 EV left every visitor spell bound.
Mercedes Blue Zero E Cell, a trio of eco-drivetrain concepts, and Saturn Flextreme Plug In concept were the spotlights of the auto show. Some of the other winning concept cars at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show include the Volkswagen CC Gold Coast, Hyundai Imode, Saab 9X Convertible Concept, Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, Jeep Patriot EV, Kia Soul’ster, Mitsubishi I MIEV, and the Toyota Rav 4 Concept. All these concepts captured the hearts and minds of viewers proving their potential to create sensation in the market if they make their debuts.
These winning concept cars may not go into production. But if they go, they would definitely reshape the future of global car industry with new standards of design and technology.
Concept cars are increasing in numbers. Today many car designers introduce their concept cars so that they can verify the response and feedback of customer before actually producing the car. Frankly speaking I have never visited any auto show till date but I think its worth a visist. When I read about such exciting cars in the market I really feel like having a glance on all.
Yes, Mithu you are right. But I dont understand what these designers do about these concept cars once they are displayed at the auto show. After that the cars are a waste. Right? It’s simply a waste of money especially when the car dont go into production.
Ramya my friend, designing a concept car is never a waste. Infact car manufacturers and designers introduce them as a concept so that they can get the real viewpoint from the customer. think if the car is produced and then its not liked by the buyers then the manufacturers will face a great loss. So, its better that they judge the response of the buyers much before they think of placing any car into production.
i really never thinking about that point. just also i’m a really newbie about that.
i really never thinking about that point. just also i’m a really newbie about that.