Ahead of its world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich from September 9-14, 2025, designboom had a first glimpse at the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that unveils a new design language, which will be replicated across the brand's future model range, a powerful electronics architecture with four 'superbrains,' and a holistic approach to circularity. The model signals a profound leap in technology, design, and user experience for the German automotive giant.
Three years ago, I set off on an 800-mile road trip between Montreal and Toronto (and back again) in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The goal? To probe the pain points of using a battery-powered electric vehicle for long-distance travel along one of the busiest routes in Canada. Although the end result was a success, that victory was qualified by an indictment of Toronto's EV charging options (pretty painful across the board) and my own lack of initial planning (inexcusable, to tell you the truth).
When an EV concept as beautiful as this arrives on the scene, it becomes even more desirable. This hatchback concept by Vauxhall, all set to make an appearance at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8th, 2025, proves the fact. The future-forward yet practical performance car is also going to debut in the digital realm in the Gran Turismo 7 video game this autumn. So, gamers better keep an eye out as well to grab hold of its steering and test the limits.
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