Not all concept cars are created equal. Manufacturers have gone above and beyond with these 15 concepts.
Opel GT
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The Opel GT concept from Geneva 2016 didn't lead to a production car, but it was still really cool. It had everything we want from a modern performance coupe: Great looks, tight proportions, and a low curb weight.
Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak
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The Tanoak is a pickup version of VW's Atlas SUV, riding on the same platform and using the same powertrain. The boxy, Raptor-esque looks somehow fit perfectly. We hope Volkswagen builds this one.
Renault Trezor
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The Trezor was released in 2016 in Paris, sporting a version of Renault's Formula E drivetrain and autonomous driving tech. But it was the stunning design that had everyone really excited. It's too bad a production version never came to fruition.
GFG Style Kangaroo
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Spawned from the minds of Giorgetto Giugiario and his son, the GFG Style Kangaroo combines supercar proportions with an unconventional off-road ride height. It also has gullwing windows, which is pretty awesome.
Audi e-Tron GT
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The e-Tron GT is Audi's take on the all-electric grand touring segment. Based on the same platform as the Porsche Taycan, it looks fantastic. Expect a production version to appear sometime in the near future.
Volkswagen ID. Buggy
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The ID. Buggy is the latest in a string of ID-badged concepts from VW, aimed at showing off the brand's new modular electric platform. We think it's the coolest of the bunch.
Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Cabriolet
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If you thought the Vision 6 coupe couldn't get any better, you were probably shocked to see the Cabriolet version. It looks like a yacht on wheels, with a stunning interior and a massive rear overhang.
Jeep 4SPEED
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The 4SPEED is a sort of lightweight, barebones speedster take on the new Wrangler, with no roof, no doors a roll cage, carbon fiber body panels, and a set of massive off-roading tires. It debuted at this year's annual Easter Jeep Safari.
Jeep Wrangler Trailcat
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Of course, the 4SPEED wasn't the only cool Jeep to debut at Easter Jeep Safari. The Trailcat, the Hellcat-engined high-performance Wrangler of your dreams, made its debut in 2016.
Mazda RX-Vision
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The RX-Vision is Mazda's representation of what a future rotary-powered sports car might look like, and it's stunning. Sadly, it's still just a concept for now.
Honda Sports EV
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The Sports EV concept is a more performance-oriented variant of Honda's Urban EV concept, which was recently unveiled in near-production form. Honda hasn't said whether it'll produce this car, but we're hopeful.
Toyota S-FR
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Toyota revealed this tiny little sports coupe at the Tokyo Auto Show a few years back, and while there have been rumors about it being produced, we haven't heard much lately.
Toyota GR HV
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The GR HV is a hybrid-powered targa sports car based on the Toyota 86, complete with a totally new fascia, and a switchable six-speed manual mode in addition to the standard automatic transmission.
Pininfarina HK GT
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The HK GT is Pininfarina's idea of a sustainable GT car. It's battery powered, built in collaboration with Hybrid Kinetic Group, a tech brand based in Hong Kong. The coolest feature isn't the tech, though, it's the gullwing doors.
Buick Avista
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Buick's stunning Avista concept was a welcome surprise to those who had long given up hope of Buick ever being interesting again. The fascia has since made it onto several of its production cars.
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