The 2000 Daewoo Musiro Concept was unveiled as an evolution of the "designed around you" Versatile Sports Car (VSC) concept, following the 1999 Daewoo Mirae. Developed by the UK-based Daewoo Worthing Technical Center, the Musiro, translating to "anytime" in Korean, aimed for immediate production readiness within 18 months. Engineered on a production platform, it combined the practicality of an MPV with a sports coupe profile, featuring a retractable folding roof for both closed coupe and open 4-seat sports configurations.
The exterior design, led by designer Juan Jose Delhom, incorporated the "T" shaped front and rear graphic developed at the Daewoo Worthing Technical Center. The vehicle showcased a "cab-forward" proportion with a transverse Straight-6 Front Wheel Drive powerplant. The attention to detail in front and rear lamp detailing, along with the integration of the retractable roof, reflected a quality feel and design confidence. The interior, designed by Paul Wraith, focused on flexibility and innovative use of space, offering a variety of storage spaces, sliding seats, and a semi-automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The color and trim, directed by Dominique Raye and Louise Woodward, employed natural leather, woven fabric, and an anodized gold finish, creating a visually empowered contrast throughout the vehicle. The Musiro Concept showcased a dual-function design philosophy, combining elements from the futuristic Mirae interior and 1950s racing cars.
Source: conceptcar.co.uk - Daewoo Design
Images: Daewoo International Corporation
