Movies and books have long mentioned surreal things. From extraterrestrial creatures to galaxies undiscovered, all have been written about or seen on the big screen. Fantasy writers have also predicted the possible future of transportation with on-screen displays of vehicles unheard and undreamt of.
However, Mercedes-Benz, the luxury automobile giant, brought fiction to life with the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz concept car ‘Vision AVTR’. Inspired by the iconic James Cameron movie ‘Avatar’, the car is nothing short of unrealistic. Let’s go through the specs of the Mercedes AVTR and see how the futuristic concept car stands out.
Concept Cars by Automobile Giants
The introduction of concept cars isn’t something new in the auto industry. Auto giants have introduced several concept cars features never before seen or heard of. For instance, Hyundai Genesis and Audi PB18 E-Tron are some prime examples of automakers combining technology and innovation.
That said, the Mercedes Vision AVTR is the first of its kind which adds another feather to the luxury brand’s cap. The movie ‘Avatar’ made rounds for the use of never-before-seen technology. The sequel ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, all set to hit the big screens is expected to be better with more technology usage.
Although there were no cars in the movie depicting the fictional world, the Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR takes inspiration from the land itself. Pandora, as the movie called it, was the fictional world inhabiting the sapient extraterrestrial humanoids. Glimpses of the Avatar world are a highlight in the Mercedes-Benz concept car.
Mercedes AVTR Specs and Features
As a concept car, the specifications of the Mercedes AVTR are more advanced than any new car technology. Let’s go through the details of what the one-of-its-kind vehicle has to offer:
MERCEDES AVTR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
For the first time ever, Mercedes has merged the interior and exterior of a car to match the essence of the movie it takes inspiration from. Avatar was about nature and the Mercedes AVTR keeps the driver and passenger close to mother nature.
The luxury saloon provides a unique experience for the driver and passenger alike. During the drive, the driver and passenger can stay connected with the unique vehicle, each other and the surrounding. Vegan Dinamica leather and Karuun wood flooring among other features, all contribute to the luxurious interior of the Mercedes Vision AVTR.
The exterior of the concept vehicle is also unlike anything ever seen before. Apart from Rose gold tyre rim arms, taillights and the large faux grille panel, the tyres also have accent lighting.
BIONIC FLAPS
Another noticeable feature of the Mercedes Vision AVTR is the bionic flaps. There are 33 multi-dimensional bionic flaps located on the rear of the vehicle. Moreover, these flaps can change colour and direction as per the vehicle’s movement.
The flaps turn blue when the concept car is accelerating while red is the colour for braking. These lighting and moving flaps make the vehicle more pleasing to the eye.
ECO-FRIENDLY CAR
For a futuristic vehicle, the environment-friendly aspect is compulsory, The Mercedes AVTR comes with no emissions and promotes eco-friendly driving. The electric car is powered by a compact and powerful high-voltage battery.
Introduced for the first time, the battery technology consists of graphene-based organic cell chemistry – eliminating the need for any rare and expensive earth metals. This also makes the batteries 100% recyclable paving way for a sustainable transportation future. Additionally, the battery can also be fully-charged in less than 15 minutes.
PERFORMANCE SPECS
The Mercedes AVTR comes with an all-wheel drive system. The vehicle can deliver 469 horsepower and has an impressive range of about 700 kilometres. Additionally, torque vectoring in the concept car improves wheel traction and cornering abilities. This also improves the overall stability of the vehicle.
This is achieved by the distribution of torque to each wheel on a need basis. Each wheel can be driven separately providing a unique and safer driving experience. Furthermore, the Mercedes AVTR has a crab walk feature which allows the car to travel sideways. The crab walking feature gives a reptile-like moving experience.
UNIQUE SEATS AND DOORS
The Mercedes AVTR comes with cocoon-style seats, providing extra comfort to the occupants of the car. The spacious vehicle has ample leg space and the transparent mirrors keep you connected to the surroundings.
The vehicle also stands out in terms of the doors. A unique combination of car door designs can be seen in the concept car. The doors have no lock and can be accessed by a finger-print lock – hidden under the wheel arch. Moreover, the curved door opens upwards making for another great feature of the car.
INTUITIVE CONTROL
The Mercedes AVTR has no steering wheel. A joystick at the centre console is used to control the vehicle. The location of the joystick can easily be accessed by the driver and passenger alike. Additionally, the concept car has smart sensors which recognise the drivers once they place their hand on the console.
Moreover, the car establishes a biometric connection with the driver. The flow of information and energy is visualised on the car’s interior and exterior.
ENTERTAINMENT
Once the car is turned on, the dashboard lightens up with a view of the mountains from Avatar. The large screen displays the surroundings in 3D graphics along with information about the road. The real-time images bring the car’s interior to life and provide a unique connection with the surroundings.
Additionally, the following three wonders of nature can be experienced in detail on the car’s screen:
- The Huangshan Mountains of China
- The pink salt Lake Hillier from Australia
- The 115-metre-high Hyperion Tree found in the USA
Furthermore, passengers in Mercedes AVTR can also become aware of forces of nature such as bioenergy, ultraviolet light or magnetic fields.
Mercedes AVTR Release Date
The Vision AVTR Mercedes was unveiled in 2020 at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, the Mercedes AVTR model is a prototype and the price remains out of equation.
This was everything about Mercedes AVTR. The unique one-of-its-kind vehicle has made rounds for its features and aesthetics. Based on the iconic movie ‘Avatar’, Mercedes has brought fiction to life and given a glimpse of how the vehicles might have looked in the movie.
While the Mercedes Vision AVTR remains a concept car, there are several other production cars that have appeared on the big screen. Check out these famous movie cars to learn about some iconic vehicles.
That said, the class and craft of Mercedes cars aren’t limited to concept cars. It can be seen on all their other vehicles as well. Browse through these used Mercedes-Benz for sale in the UAE and select from a wide variety of models listed.
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