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Concept Cars - Do they serve a purpose?
Concept Cars, do they actually serve a purpose?
A concept car is exactly what the name implies I suppose, its a car designed to demonstrate a concept. What are peoples views on why these vehicles which rarely ever go into production? If Rover were still making cars today, would they have put the TCV Tourer Concept into production by now? Shown at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2002. Pretty much all car manufactures have their concepts they like to show, and with the increased trend in electric vehicles being pushed, car designers have never had it so good. Ian posted about the MG E-Motion the other day, is it safe to say MG will finally put this new EV concept car into production? I'm also a Dacia onwer, and will quite likely buy a EV in the near future. We would seriously consider an EV built by Dacia, the main reason being the affordability. Dacia has confirmed that it will be looking to manufacturer electric cars in the UK and plans to retain its brand ethos of being cheap. Will they ever build their Duster Concept EV? Last edited by Dallas; 15th January 2018 at 10:25.. |
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Does look like it was designed with a ruler.
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Yep, that or it is the high security version the Specialists Vehicle Department developed and added a Chobham armour plated bonnet.
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As with other Rover innovations, the TCV was ahead of its time if you consider that now 16 years later, seemingly half the cars on the road are crossovers. The TCV's brutalist styling was bang on trend in 2002 and really showed how MGR were looking forward.
Concept cars are a fantastic tool for manufacturers to test the waters of a new vehicle or design language (without committing to production) or to alter brand image and perception. They often act as technological showcases to express the intention of a manufacturer to explore a new direction long before the technology is actual ready for the streets. The current trend for this is with fully autonomous vehicles; previously it has been alternative fuels and construction materials amongst other.s
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I quite like the looks of the TCV, and would most certainly be buying one today. Lets say if the first model TCV went into production around.. 2005 before Rover went under, the oldest model would be 13 years old now. You would most probably pick one up for the same price as a Chrysler 300c, I've also nearly bought one of those a few times now... certainly a sexy beast. |
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Certainly a beast of an engine if you go for the V8 Hemi.
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I’m sure when I saw the TCV it had a washing machine in the boot to show how much space it had?? Was actually quite nice
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