• The Kun concept car at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: SAIC
    The Kun concept car at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: SAIC
  • The Kun doesn't appear to need roads
    The Kun doesn't appear to need roads
  • Inside the cabin of the Kun car
    Inside the cabin of the Kun car
  • The Kun from the front
    The Kun from the front
  • Water doesn't appear to present a problem for the Kun either
    Water doesn't appear to present a problem for the Kun either
  • The Kun has been fitted out with zero gravity seats
    The Kun has been fitted out with zero gravity seats
  • A drone's eye view of the Kun
    A drone's eye view of the Kun
  • The Kun from the back
    The Kun from the back
  • The Kun has a bumper like no other
    The Kun has a bumper like no other
  • Holograms are a feature of the Kun
    Holograms are a feature of the Kun

Ultra-futuristic concept car unveiled at Expo 2020 Dubai


Simon Wilgress-Pipe
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Motor manufacturer SAIC is unveiling an ultra-modern concept vehicle at the China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The new creation, referred to as the Kun, demonstrates “the powerful, innovative, and state-of-the-art technology that is currently being developed and manufactured” in the country, according to the carmaker.

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The vision has been jointly created by design teams in Shanghai and London, and it features bio-intelligent interaction, photosynthetic energy, zero gravity seats, holographic image interaction, and advanced autonomous driving technologies. And, if the photos are any indication, SAIC envisages a vehicle that can fly and go underwater as well.

Tom Lee, managing director of SAIC Motor Middle East, said the Kun concept car is a reflection of the manufacturer’s history combined with its goals for the future.

“The car not only spearheads SAIC’s vision of smart mobility, but it also emphasises our objective to establish a shared future centred around green mobility, smart life and premium technology,” he said.

“We in the Middle East are extremely proud of SAIC’s strategic presence at the China Pavilion during Expo 2020 Dubai, and we are looking forward to sharing our concept car KUN with all our visitors.”

Scroll through the gallery below to see China's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

  • The Chinese pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is called Light of China and is modelled on traditional lanterns using modern architecture. All photos: China pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai
    The Chinese pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is called Light of China and is modelled on traditional lanterns using modern architecture. All photos: China pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai
  • A panda robot inspired by the famous giant Chinese pandas shows some moves to visitors at the China pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    A panda robot inspired by the famous giant Chinese pandas shows some moves to visitors at the China pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Youyou, a panda robot, developed by Chinese company UBTech, says he wants to spread love around the world.
    Youyou, a panda robot, developed by Chinese company UBTech, says he wants to spread love around the world.
  • Models, photographs and video of China’s achievements in space exploration will be one of the centrepieces of the exhibition.
    Models, photographs and video of China’s achievements in space exploration will be one of the centrepieces of the exhibition.
  • Space exploration and satellite technology are among the main themes of the exhibitions at the China pavilion at the World Fair in Dubai.
    Space exploration and satellite technology are among the main themes of the exhibitions at the China pavilion at the World Fair in Dubai.
  • Artificial intelligence and cutting edge science will be showcased on different levels of the China pavilion, one of the biggest at the World Fair.
    Artificial intelligence and cutting edge science will be showcased on different levels of the China pavilion, one of the biggest at the World Fair.
  • Driverless cars and the technology that power the vehicles will be on display at the China pavilion.
    Driverless cars and the technology that power the vehicles will be on display at the China pavilion.
  • Most of the construction material for the China pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was sourced from the UAE with the decorative elements and red panels customised in China.
    Most of the construction material for the China pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was sourced from the UAE with the decorative elements and red panels customised in China.
  • A massive lantern with flashing lights and a friendly panda robot will be crowd pullers for the China pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    A massive lantern with flashing lights and a friendly panda robot will be crowd pullers for the China pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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