Concept Cars

Jeep built a prototype electric Wrangler with over 600 horsepower and massive tires. And it's awesome.

The Chrysler Airflow concept is an electric SUV with a 400-mile range and next-generation infotainment system.

Mercedes-Benz is bringing an ultra-efficient EV to CES 2022 with world-beating range, but you can't buy one.

Sony has already identified some of the improvements it wants to make to the Vision-S electric sedan in the near future.

The coolest concept cars released preview forward-thinking design trends, new technology, or high-performance engines developed to leave rivals in the dust.

Polestar is taking a tech-first approach to creating an electric luxury car. The Precept concept sheds light on what the company's next models will look like.

The Hyundai Prophecy concept shows what a future self-driving electric car from the South Korean automaker could look like.

Wild concept cars are one of our favorite parts of CES, and carmakers did not disappoint in 2020. From an Avatar-inspired cars, to the first-ever car from Sony to FCA's cavernous Airflow, and more, these were the concepts that caught our eye and captured our imaginations.

Making its North American debut at CES 2020, the Fiat Centoventi concept is an electric car designed to be customizable. From the interior to the battery pack, everything can be swapped around like Lego pieces. Fiat's electric car plans for North American remain unclear, however.

Chrysler's newest concept links the 1930s to the 2020s by putting a futuristic spin on one of the brand's most forward-thinking classic models. The Airflow Vision is very likely electric, and it features a customizable, four-screen infotainment system. Its tech will seep into production models in the 2020s.

Kia will launch a new electric car in 2021, an executive said in a recent interview. Instead of a retooled hatchback, the new model will be a purpose-built design based on the Kia Imagine concept. Kia and parent company Hyundai plan to launch 13 new or updated green cars by 2022.

The Volkswagen ID.Space Vizzion is the latest in a series of electric concept cars from the company. It previews a potential production model with a 300-mile range. Volkswagen claims the ID.Space Vizzion's interior was made using only sustainable materials, and that the car is very aerodynamic.

The Kia Futuron concept hints at the design of future Kia electric cars. The dome-like roof was inspired by flying saucers, while the interior takes cues from first-class airline cabins, according to Kia. In-wheel electric motors give the Futuron all-wheel drive, and it was designed for autonomous driving.

The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe concept was created specifically for Gran Turismo Sport. The car may have been designed for a video game, but its performance is very real, Jag claims. Jaguar sought input from its Formula E race team when designing this electric car.

"We feel our future could resemble this design," Lexus design boss Koichi Suga told Digital Trends after giving us a preview of the 2019 LS-30 Electrified concept. It's a design-led, tech-savvy city car with a futuristic infotainment system and a luggage-carrying drone. It uses in-wheel electric motors.

Toyota's latest concept car tries to use technology to create an emotional connection with its users. Capable of autonomous driving, the LQ features an artificial intelligent personal assistant called Yui. Toyota plans to give public test drives of the LQ in Japan in 2020.

The Nissan IMk concept is a pint-sized electric car designed for cities. It shows what a future Nissan electric car smaller than the Leaf could look like, while also highlighting Nissan's most advanced driver-assist and connectivity tech. The Nissan IMk debuts at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

The Scania AXL concept is a heavy duty truck that doesn't even have room onboard for a human driver. The autonomous truck was designed to work at construction sites and mines. Scania is currently testing autonomous trucks in the field, but with human safety drivers onboard.

BMW unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell version of its X5 SUV at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The automaker plans to build a small batch of similar vehicles in 2022, but hasn't committed to larger-scale production. BMW sees some promise in hydrogen, but is also investing in battery-electric cars.

Autonomous, electric concept car are a dime a dozen, but Audi put a different spin on the idea by making a self-driving, battery-powered off-roader. It's loaded with useful tech features, like a roof-mounted drone that lights up trails. It's not ready for production, but it could become a reality by 2030.

Lexus is reportedly planning an all-electric concept car that could preview a future production model. But the car won't be a Tesla-fighting sedan or SUV. Instead, it may be a small city car inspired by 2015's Lexus LF-SA concept.

The Acura Type S badge is making a comeback. Although it hasn't been seen since 2008, the Type S once signified the sportiest Acura models sold in North America. Acura will revive Type S with a concept car debuting at Monterey Car Week. Two new Type S production models will follow.