The Land Rover Colossus: An Innovative New Concept Vehicle Design - AllCarIndex
The Land Rover Colossus is a multi-purpose SUV hybrid that combines the stylishness of an SUV with the practicality of a pickup truck. Nicolas Araya, an industrial designer, created this innovative concept vehicle design as part of his "Car Design Training" program at the Advanced Design - Innovation Studio (ADIStudio) in Argentina - a company which provides design services to car, plane, and boat manufacturers. The Colossus is an exciting concept vehicle that gives us a glimpse into the unusual design possibilities that we can potentially expect to see in future cars.
Stylish appearance
Although a vehicle that passes for both an SUV and a pickup truck is admittedly an unusual idea, the Land Rover Colossus does display some of the British car manufacturers signature features. For example, the classic front grill and slim LED headlights would fit in effortlessly on any of Land Rover's other existing car models. With the Colossus, Araya's intention was to create a practical and functional vehicle that still offers the premium and luxurious features that come with the best SUVs. The gray gun-metal body also functions to give the car a high-end, sleek, and attractive look.
Practical features
The Land Rover Colossus features large wheels able to handle off-road driving with relative ease. The truck's larger tires allow for increased ground clearance , as well as provide the driver with a better view of the road thanks to the increased overall truck height. They also provide greater stopping power, which makes emergency stops a breeze. The Colossus also has three-rows of seats able to seat 5-7 people. However, the seats in the back row can also be easily folded down, which in turn allows the C-pillar section to move forward if extra storage space is needed. Additionally, you have the option of lowering the tailgate to create even more cargo space . But that's not all: the pickup truck bed can further be extended to allow room to store even larger items.
As car design continues to evolve, the innovative Land Rover Colossus gives us an idea of what to expect from cars of the future. Part SUV and part pickup truck, the Colossus is definitely a groundbreaking concept. In fact, it may even be a design that Land Rover decides to pick up and develop in the future.