So this is definitely not a 4x4 ute: Chinese brand Jac, commercial-vehicle specialist and maker of the T9 one-tonner launched this year in New Zealand, has rolled out a radical concept car for this weekend's Melbourne Motor Show (April 5-6).
The Jac De-Fine is built on a new architecture and technology base, including something called the Cross-Domain Integration Intelligent Chassis, which provides six-way active control, the capability for electric and hybrid power options, as well as rechargeable and exchangeable energy sources
The 800-volt electrical system includes a 460kW silicon-carbide motor that enables the De-Fine to accelerate to 100km/h in around 3 seconds in all-wheel-drive mode.
Inside, the Skyline Intelligent Cockpit features a panoramic 50-inch forward-mounted curved screen and a 15.6-inch central screen for multimedia display.
The cockpit delivers a "sophisticated human-vehicle interaction experience" says the company, integrating ambient lighting, sound, and voice interaction to allow "immersive movie watching" and interactive gaming when not driving.
The De-Fine concept won the 2024 Red Dot Award for Outstanding Design Concept.
