concept car

noun

: a car built to test or show a new design

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Shown here as a concept car, this variant has a sloping roofline and a sportier interior compared with the SUV model. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2023 Sat among televisions and virtual-reality headsets on Sony’s stand, the concept car obligingly featured Fortnite and Spider-Man gameplay imagery on a digital display above its front bumper. WIRED, 18 Mar. 2023 The concept car’s exterior is covered with e-paper panels that let the sedan change its look effortlessly. IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2023 Additionally, inputs for the late Zaha Hadid, who actually did design a concept car, were based on her curvaceous, free-flowing forms. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2023 Related Stories Toyota first previewed that visually striking concept car back in December 2021, amongst nearly 20 other concepts. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 16 Feb. 2023

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“Concept car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concept%20car. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

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