Corvette CX Concept
The luxury auto is evolving quickly to let us travel in absolute comfort
CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer
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In an age of advanced powertrains, flatscreens, AI and hands-off driving, the luxury automobile will evolve rapidly during the next five years. You’ll be able to have real conversations with your car, but you’ll also enjoy driving it when you wish.
This combination of concept cars and production vehicles points the way to how we will soon travel when we want to travel in absolute comfort.
Bentley EXP 15 Crossover Concept
Inspired by the legendary 1930 Bentley Speed Six. This EV’s long bonnet and accentuated haunches convey performance while a modern upright grille and tailgate seating kiss British aristocracy. Delicate screens and lighting embed amongst wrapped surfaces and creamy stitched hides. A production version will be revealed in 2026.
Corvette CX Concept
Here’s one direction for the next Corvette: It’s a more organic theme with an opening canopy, bulging fenders and traditional dual-element tail lights. Red textiles, aluminum, carbon fiber and surround display dress the interior. Four all-electric motors unleash 2,000 horsepower. Open channel bodywork and a vacuum system enhance aero.
Buick Electra Orbit Concept
Designed in Shanghai with 1950s “dream car” romance and all-electric propulsion, this streamliner stuns with its swept tail, six embedded headlamps, and interior with oval steering wheel and brocade upholstery. Deployable spoilers enhance aero; the dual-opening frunk holds custom luggage. AI assistance enables autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
This four-door coupe has AI-enabled infotainment, navigation based on Google Maps, and a 350-mile electric range, and it can charge 150 miles in 10 minutes. Screens stretch pillar to pillar. Passengers settle under a standard panoramic roof, enjoy Bermester audio and travel hands-free in delightful comfort. It looks sexy, too. Sales commence in 2026.
Lincoln Nautilus Black Label
This $80,000 boutique retreat emphasizes style, tech and comfort. Infotainment screens arc deep dash under the windscreen while a squircle steering wheel, sueded seats, real wood and 28-speaker Revel audio add ambience. Front seats heat, cool and massage. As both a 30-MPG hybrid or 250 horsepower turbo-four, enjoy hands-off cruising.
Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept
An all-terrain Eldorado for today: Imagine a crossover coupe with gullwing doors, elevated ground clearance and cameras to see through sandstorms — all with Cadillac’s EV facia and hints of fins. Passengers revive amidst deep red leather, and brushed metal. An air suspension, augmented reality head-up display and night vision enhance travel.
BMW iX3
Welcome BMW’s Neue Klasse styling with a 400-mile electric crossover that adds 175 miles in 10 minutes. Panoramic iDrive combines a 3D head-up display, AI assistant, ribbon screen and drop-and-drag icons for media apps. Styling elements include a tall twin-kidney grille and quad light slashes. Go hands-off on approved roads.
Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle
America’s “Mommy Van” adds diamond-stitched leather, rear throw pillows, sueded headliner and panoramic sunroof. Heated and ventilated seats add comfort. Rear passengers conjure Amazon Fire TV. Move out with a 287 horsepower V6, AWD and 17/25-MPG city/highway. There’s even a built-in vacuum! Prices push $60k fully luxed.
Lexus Glam LX Concept
All-terrain luxury gets a Hollywood-worthy glow-up. Purple metallic paint is but a start. Pure fantasy, this luxury crossover is a queen’s dressing room replete with rear opening closet, nail salon in the glovebox, and even a built-in hair dryer and curling iron. Additional clothing closetry and makeup console ride between rear captain’s chairs.
Audi Concept C
Inspired by the 1936 Auto Union Type C racer, this concept looks both like a futuristic TT and a harbinger of Audi design to come. Admire its strong vertical face and smooth body surfacing. It’s all electric, able to transform from coupe to convertible, elegance in form. Its interior features a foldable display and haptic steering wheel controls.
