SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : CONCEPT CAR OF THE YEAR

A new award this year. Time for you to vote for your favorite Concept Car of 2010.
Concept cars are often misunderstood. At one end of the spectrum, they can be as extreme as the 780hp Gas Turbine powered Jaguar C-X75, while at the opposite end, we have the near production ready Volkswagen Coupe Concept, which previews the new Jetta Coupe.
Concept cars are produced for many reasons. To preview new styling direction and design language, for marketing to get a handle on a niche car or class, to showcase technology. They are also quick to produce and don’t always need to be a running vehicle.
Regardless of the reason, they are examples of forward thinking by car companies ,which, in turn will influence the cars you see on the street in a year, five years or even ten years time.
So, it is your turn to vote. I know quite a few vehicle design studios and designers visit Speedhunters regularly, so here is your chance to have an input!

Above: Jaguar C-X75

Volkswagen Coupe Concept

Porsche 918 Spyder

Citroen Metropolis

Renault DeZir

Subaru Impreza Concept

Nissan Ellure

Lotus Esprit

Lotus Elise

Lotus Elan

Lotus Elite

SEAT Ibe

Nissan Townpod

Mereceds F800

GMC Granite

BMW 6 series concept

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

 Hynundai I-Flow

Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept

Peugeot EX-1

Citroen Survolt

Audi quattro Concept

Audi e-tron Concept

Ford Focus ST Concept

Mazda Shinari

Alfa Romeo 2uettotanta by Pininfarina

Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept by Bertone

- Andy Blackmore
Photos: Car Manufacturers, Newspress, Mike Garrett