The Sbarro Citroën C2 V6, shown in 2005, was a one-off concept car built by students at the Espera Sbarro design school. It turned the small Citroën C2 into a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive car. A 220 hp V6 engine was mounted behind the seats and sent power to the rear wheels. The concept was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show as a showcase of the students’ engineering and design work.

The Bolloré Bluecar Concept, shown in 2005, was a prototype unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show to highlight the company’s Lithium Metal Polymer (LMP) battery technology. The LMP batteries were known for being safer and longer-lasting than typical batteries at the time. Bolloré later partnered with Pininfarina, and the project evolved into the Autolib’ car-sharing service in Paris.

Tata Motors unveiled the TATA Crossover at the Geneva Auto Show in 2005, previewing its vision for the growing crossover segment. Designed to blend the comfort and road manners of a car with the space and utility of a minivan, the concept aimed to deliver more style and performance than traditional people movers. The TATA Crossover was proposed with both petrol and diesel engines producing between 89 kW and 130 kW. High ground clearance delivers a commanding driving position,

Stola S86 Diamante debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 and marked a late-career effort from designer Marcello Gandini. By that point, Gandini’s most influential work was behind him, and the S86 reflected the constraints of a rushed timeline—the project was approved just five weeks before the show. The non-running concept featured an interior that felt more finished and refined than its exterior, underscoring the limited development time rather than a fully realized desig

At the Geneva Motor Show, Czech automaker Škoda unveiled the Škoda Yeti Concept, a bold new SUV that signaled the future direction of the brand. The five-door crossover features an aggressive, modern look, blending smooth front-end lines with sharp, angular bodywork. This contrast gives the Yeti a strong road presence while still keeping a clean, approachable design. One of the most distinctive elements is the integrated fog lights, which appear “cut” directly into the bumper

The 2005 SEAT León Prototype represented a bold evolution in the Spanish automaker's design language, hinting at the future of the...

The Rinspeed Senso is a concept car designed by Swiss innovator Frank M. Rinderknecht with a focus on the emotional and psychological...

The 2005 Renault Zoe Concept, also known internally as the Z17, was Renault’s creative take on what a modern city car could be. Debuting...

The 2005 Peugeot 407 Prologue Concept marked Peugeot’s preview of a sleek, upcoming coupe based on the 407 sedan. While officially...

The 2005 Nissan Zaroot Concept traces its origins back to Nissan’s 2001 Nails pickup, a two-seater designed as a playful “means of...

The 2005 Mitsubishi Nessie was a bold and imaginative concept vehicle, conceived through the collaboration of Mitsubishi Motors,...

The 2005 Maserati Birdcage 75th is a one-off concept created to celebrate Pininfarina’s 75th anniversary and pay homage to Maserati’s...