Aston Martin’s coming for the likes of the Tesla
Model X and Jaguar I-Pace with what they call “the future of the luxury SUV” –
the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept. Celebrating its world premiere at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, it
offers a glimpse into the Lagonda design language first seen in the Vision
Concept, and it’s been partly inspired by the world of
super yachts.
The nautical elements are mostly visible at the
back, where the rear overhang has been overstretched. Elsewhere, the
All-Terrain Concept has a clean exterior design, with slender headlights,
subtle creases on the hood, sporty roofline and light strip at the rear. It
also features rear-hinged back doors that, with the sections of the roof that open
upwards, facilitate ingress and egress in a stylish way.
Lagonda’s new concept car has room for up to four
occupants inside. At the front, it has a digital instrument cluster integrated
into the steering wheel, another small screen positioned right in front of the
central armrest and a rotary knob. Another rotary knob is found at the back,
between the two individual seats that have been positioned way back to provide
huge legroom. Because of the long side windows and above glass, the cabin has a
very airy feel.
The two front seats can be rotated to face the rear,
thus creating a lounge. This can also be done on the go, as the All-Terrain
Concept is equipped with an autonomous driving system. By using electromagnets,
the key can float when placed in position between the two front seats.
The All-Terrain Concept is fully electric, with
batteries mounted in the floor for better handling. Technical details haven’t
been released yet. Production of Lagonda vehicles will start in 2022 at the new St.
Athan facility, located in Wales.
