Who Penned This Gorgeous Concept? Hint: It’s not Chrysler
In a world obsessed with SUVs, here’s a gorgeous new car concept that arrives like a breath of fresh air even though we’re sad to report it will never make it to production.
Called Aegis, this stylish and sporty EV coupe is not a futuristic interpretation of the old Chrysler Crossfire, despite what some of the design cues might suggest.
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Rather, a group of automotive designers from companies like Volvo, Volkswagen and BMW came together and worked on a design study that embodies "the idea of digital escapism," celebrating the purity and beauty of modern car design without the fancy gadgets and tech that tend to grab all the attention.
The silhouette of the Aegis concept is pretty reminiscent of the Jaguar F-Type, arguably one of the most beautiful cars on the planet but doomed to vanish next year as part of Jaguar’s EV shift. It also appears to be influenced somewhat by Aston Martin and Ferrari, not to mention the late Mazda RX-8 with those muscular front fenders.
One of the main highlights, of course, is the glass dome covering the cabin, which addresses one the biggest complaints about sports coupes—their lack of visibility. The centre-mounted wiper on the windshield is a questionable choice, mind you, even though it emulates hypercars like the Koenigsegg Gemera and Jesko.
Inside, carbon fibre, aluminum and leather combine in a minimalist layout where displays are missing and the steering wheel is a true work of art. We like how the dashboard flows into the centre console, creating two separate environments for the driver and passenger.
The contrast of colours is alluring, as is the car’s ambient lighting at night (take a look at the pictures in the gallery at the top of the page). We doubt the seats are super-comfortable, however. One last thing: the trunk in the rear doesn’t seem really big, but additional cargo space is provided by the storage compartment under the long hood up front.
What do you think? How great would it be if some automaker got involved and turned the Aegis into a production model?
