German design and engineering company EDAG have shown a number of concepts over the last few years at the Frankfurt and Geneva shows. Their latest study, the LUV concept vehicle will be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. Conceived as a niche vehicle, the LUV presents a maritime theme from its bow to its stern, with oiled teak on the hood and floor areas giving a nautical flair. Based on a high-end SUV, the LUV has an overall length of 5.7 metres, is over 2 metres wide and 1.8 metres high. Behind the two rows of seats with space for five passengers, there is a teak-covered loading platform. In keeping with the maritime look of the concept car, it has the distinct air of a quarter deck.

'LUV' derives from a German nautical term and also refers to a new vehicle segment, the Luxury Utility Vehicle. The harmonious lines of the body's design enable the loading platform and passenger cell to be joined together elegantly in a way that reduces the utility vehicle character.

Source: cardesignnews