Concept cars at Munich's International Motor Show - in pictures


  • A Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR (Advanced Vehicle Transformation) concept car is on display during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, southern Germany. AFP
    A Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR (Advanced Vehicle Transformation) concept car is on display during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, southern Germany. AFP
  • A BMW i Vision Circular concept car stands on the stage during a press presentation. AFP
    A BMW i Vision Circular concept car stands on the stage during a press presentation. AFP
  • A Hyundai Prophecy concept car on display. Getty Images
    A Hyundai Prophecy concept car on display. Getty Images
  • Mercedes-Benz partnered with Disney to develop the Vision AVTR. AFP
    Mercedes-Benz partnered with Disney to develop the Vision AVTR. AFP
  • A WEY iNest concept car by Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motors. AFP
    A WEY iNest concept car by Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motors. AFP
  • A Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi concept car on display. Getty Images
    A Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi concept car on display. Getty Images
  • A Smart Concept #1 electric car. Reuters
    A Smart Concept #1 electric car. Reuters
  • The BMW i Vision Circular concept car is '100 per cent recyclable'. Reuters
    The BMW i Vision Circular concept car is '100 per cent recyclable'. Reuters
  • The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR comes with a brain-computer-Interface device that the driver has to wear when inside the car.
    The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR comes with a brain-computer-Interface device that the driver has to wear when inside the car.
  • The Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBlue Mindfulness Concept car on display. EPA
    The Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBlue Mindfulness Concept car on display. EPA
  • A Mercedes-Benz EQG concept car. Getty Images
    A Mercedes-Benz EQG concept car. Getty Images
  • The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR takes inspiration from the movie 'Avatar'. AFP
    The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR takes inspiration from the movie 'Avatar'. AFP
  • The Smart Concept #1 will accommodate a third rear seat in production form. Reuters
    The Smart Concept #1 will accommodate a third rear seat in production form. Reuters
  • The Mini Vision Urbanaut concept car. Reuters
    The Mini Vision Urbanaut concept car. Reuters
  • A Hyundai Ioniq 6 concept car from the front. Reuters
    A Hyundai Ioniq 6 concept car from the front. Reuters
  • The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR 'embodies the vision of designers, engineers, and trend researchers for mobility in the distant future'. AFP
    The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR 'embodies the vision of designers, engineers, and trend researchers for mobility in the distant future'. AFP
  • BMW says the approach outlined in the i Vision Circular concept car will help them increase the amount of reuseable material in its products. Getty Images
    BMW says the approach outlined in the i Vision Circular concept car will help them increase the amount of reuseable material in its products. Getty Images
  • The Hyundai Prophecy offers a joystick steering system. Getty Images
    The Hyundai Prophecy offers a joystick steering system. Getty Images
  • The BMW i Vision Circular is a demonstration of the company's goals for developing sustainable but luxurious vehicles. AFP
    The BMW i Vision Circular is a demonstration of the company's goals for developing sustainable but luxurious vehicles. AFP
  • The Hyundai Ioniq 6 concept car has been confirmed for a 2022 release. Reuters
    The Hyundai Ioniq 6 concept car has been confirmed for a 2022 release. Reuters
  • The BMW i Vision Circular is what the manufacturer envisages a car of 2040 will be like. AFP
    The BMW i Vision Circular is what the manufacturer envisages a car of 2040 will be like. AFP
  • Hyundai says its Prophecy concept car 'signifies a bright future' for the company's designs, as well as providing 'innovative mobility solutions' for the customers of tomorrow. Getty Images
    Hyundai says its Prophecy concept car 'signifies a bright future' for the company's designs, as well as providing 'innovative mobility solutions' for the customers of tomorrow. Getty Images
  • The design of the Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR is the same as the one displayed at the 2020 CES in Las Vegas.
    The design of the Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR is the same as the one displayed at the 2020 CES in Las Vegas.
  • The dashboard of the BMW i Vision Circular concept car features a 3-D printed crystal sculpture. AFP
    The dashboard of the BMW i Vision Circular concept car features a 3-D printed crystal sculpture. AFP
  • Passengers in the Hyundai Prophecy have virtually no visual obstacles. Getty Images
    Passengers in the Hyundai Prophecy have virtually no visual obstacles. Getty Images
  • The interior of the BMW i Vision Circular concept car has seats that are designed to resemble lounge chairs. AFP
    The interior of the BMW i Vision Circular concept car has seats that are designed to resemble lounge chairs. AFP
  • The WEY iNest concept car is a 'leader in technological innovation;. EPA
    The WEY iNest concept car is a 'leader in technological innovation;. EPA
  • Mini has plans to put its Urbanaut concept into production within five years. Reuters
    Mini has plans to put its Urbanaut concept into production within five years. Reuters
  • The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi will take to the streets in 2023. Getty Images
    The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi will take to the streets in 2023. Getty Images
  • Great Wall Motors will release the Wey iNest in 2022. EPA
    Great Wall Motors will release the Wey iNest in 2022. EPA
  • The Smart Concept #1 vehicle is a move towards making bigger cars for the part-Chinese-owned manufacturer. Reuters
    The Smart Concept #1 vehicle is a move towards making bigger cars for the part-Chinese-owned manufacturer. Reuters
  • Inside the Wey iNest. Reuters
    Inside the Wey iNest. Reuters
  • The logo on the Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR concept car. AFP
    The logo on the Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR concept car. AFP
  • The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a near-production prototype. Reuters
    The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a near-production prototype. Reuters
  • The Smart Concept#1 was designed by Daimler. Reuters
    The Smart Concept#1 was designed by Daimler. Reuters
  • The steering wheel and display screen in the new Smart Concept #1 car. Reuters
    The steering wheel and display screen in the new Smart Concept #1 car. Reuters
  • Mini's Urbanaut was designed to show how flexible a car's interior can be. Reuters
    Mini's Urbanaut was designed to show how flexible a car's interior can be. Reuters
  • The Mercedes Concept EQG is an electric version of what is currently on the roads. Reuters
    The Mercedes Concept EQG is an electric version of what is currently on the roads. Reuters
  • A detail of the Smart Concept #1. Reuters
    A detail of the Smart Concept #1. Reuters
  • The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR has 33 flaps that can, apparently, communicate with other cars. Getty Images
    The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR has 33 flaps that can, apparently, communicate with other cars. Getty Images
  • The Volkswagen AG ID is unveiled. Bloomberg
    The Volkswagen AG ID is unveiled. Bloomberg
  • A detail of the Mercedes Concept EQT. Reuters
    A detail of the Mercedes Concept EQT. Reuters
  • The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR aims to 'lift the boundaries between vehicle and living beings'. Getty Images
    The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR aims to 'lift the boundaries between vehicle and living beings'. Getty Images
  • Inside the Mercedes Concept EQT. Reuters
    Inside the Mercedes Concept EQT. Reuters