Renault has lifted the veils off its latest and last
EZ-branded concept car, the autonomous, all-electric EZ-Ultimo. Designed to offer “upscale
ride-hailing for all,” the new study is described by Renault as an individual mobile
lounge. Renault wants you to think of it as the extension of the premium
experience offered by a hotel, resort or airline company.
The robo-vehicle concept relies on flexibility: it
can be used on demand, for a single trip, for an hour or for a day. Therefore, it is suitable for a
private trip in a city, a premium tourist experience, or a business journey
service. The thing to remember is that the EZ-Ultimo can adapt to the actual
service provider.
The concept is inspired by contemporary architecture
and French style, with the passenger space designed like a personal lounge
fitted with all the comfort and features needed for relaxation or
concentration. Access to the cabin is provided by a wide automatic opening
door, and passengers are welcomed by a rotating seat on a slide.
Inspired by interior architecture, the cabin uses
materials such as wood, marble, and leather. The vehicle also gives passengers
the option of more privacy via glass facets on the upper part of the car. For a
well-spent travel time, the concept car marks the debut of the Augmented
Editorial Experience.
Developed in collaboration with Groupe Challenges,
AEX is a realist immersive experience that combines personalized premium
content, multi-media experiences, and mobility. The goal is to turn travel time
into a learning experience for future EZ-Ultimo passengers.
Following in the footsteps of EZ-Go and EZ-Pro
studies, the EZ-Ultimo is equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving technology
and is able to adapt to an urban environment, to the motorway or to a shuttle
service on dedicated roads.
