Concept Cars

Is there any vehicle more adorable than a sub-4-m Japanese micro-camper van? Maybe a next-gen micro-camper built into a versatile van platform that also works as a commercial goods-hauler and mobile pop-up shop? That's the Toyota Kayoibako.

Lotus has a lot to say about its breathtaking new Theory 1 concept car. It "embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles," and its design encapsulates "three core principles – Digital, Natural, and Analogue (DNA)."

The new Ariel E-Nomad concept may not look quite as downright menacing and imposing as a Polaris RZR Pro R (or, for that matter, Ariel's own ICE Nomad), but it definitely throws down the gauntlet.

Ever since Hyundai's zero-emissions N Vision 74 concept car first appeared on the scene a few years ago, car lovers have been desperate to see the thing move from prototype to product. Their wait may soon be over.

The designers who brought us the nifty Revolve wheelchair in 2021 have now turned their attention to the problem of inner-city mobility. Noting that many SUV-sized vehicles only have a single occupant, the team has designed a compact EV for one.

The innovative, new VW California T7 will debut in a few weeks, and that means the California 6.1 is headed for retirement after 5 years. Before the Multivan-based California officially takes over, a "Last Edition" will celebrate the 6.1 exit.

Honda has revealed two very different EV concepts at CES 2024. The flagship "Saloon" looks like a sports car that could be in Lamborghini's future, and the "Space-Hub" is a boxy everyday commuter with panoramic glasshouse and flexible interior.

Mitsubishi has presented the new D:X Concept as a first look at how the legendary little Delica could evolve. The tiny PHEV 4x4 van smashes together MPV space and SUV toughness, adding next-gen mods like projection lasers and AI terrain analysis.

Like past Mazda showstoppers, the all-new Iconic SP concept rolls out with voluptuous curves dripping in deep-red paint. The dramatic 365-hp coupe looks to the future and honors the past with a rotary-extended EV powertrain and hidden headlights.

After decades of caravans, Bailey is turning its attention to camper vans. Its innovative new Endeavor EV stands on a Ford E-Transit and comes loaded with a multipurpose lounge, Amazon Alexa voice control, touchscreen command and electric appliances.

Toyota's CALTY Design Research celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having been responsible for "everything from the 1978 Toyota Celica to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma." The futuristic Baby Lunar Cruiser concept has been created to mark the occasion.

Nissan's new 20-30 Concept is a sporty Micra-sized EV with big aero and bold sports styling. The plan is that by 2028, Nissan EVs such as the 20-30 will have solid-state batteries that reduce both battery cost and charging time by two-thirds