Here’s a novel compact concept drawn up by Russian company Lab Createrics – a vehicle that’s shorter than the already tiny smart fortwo, but seats four. It also only has one door, very much in the same vein as an armoured fighting vehicle (AFV)
Tagged as the One Door Car, the concept is an innovative solution proposed by its inventor, Alexander Malyshev, who goes by the name Alexander Createric. Essentially, it’s a box on wheels, measuring in at 2.5 metres long, the same length as the W450 first-gen fortwo, but shorter than the second-gen fortwo, which is 2.695 metres long.
The ODC is 2.1 metres tall and 2.1 metres wide, significantly taller and wider than a X166 second-gen Mercedes-Benz GL Class, for example. The Russian concept, its designer says, “provides more effective usage of road, comfortable access to passenger compartment and increased safety in comparison with modern cars.”
The mock-up view presents a vehicle with a steel safety cage and 12 airbags, with the chosen powertrain residing under the rear seats. The rear occupants sit facing each other, not unlike those in an AFV, and in case of an emergency, egress can be had through the windows, so it goes.
The platform can be stretched to become a six-seater, enlarging the length footprint to 3.4 metres, which is still shorter than many compacts. No mention of how far the development has evolved, and whether prototypes are running, but you won’t miss the sight of one if it’s around, for sure. Lego cube, anyone?
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Did he design this using LDD?
Novel concept indeed… but I’m not sure how well the seat belt for the rear passenger will help in a head-on or rear end collision though seeing that they sit sideways….
This is different between project Apollo and project Vostok. Russian always go for small and reliable
Hmm…reminds me of Juara (or Townbox).
This is a mini tank concept minus the firepower, very practical. I hope toyotan or perodoa offer a cheap version in the future.
If toyoto or p2 produce this, it will come with ONLY 2 airbags, not 12!
So… every accident turns into a side impact one for the passengers? Also a car that tall may get problems in car parks. And might topple over in corners. Then how to climb onto the seats? Why does it have to be so tall, just use a smaller drivetrain/make it electric.
Also there is literally no crumple zone at all. So unless the driver is strapped into the car like a racing driver, wearing a helmet etc. I don’t see this thing as being terribly safe. The smart fortwo also has a very strong structure… stronger than most cars. But in an accident other cars will be better… because they can absorb the impact, rather than the passengers having to absorb it.
Walauei..it looks like memo pad box on my desk. lol
Looks like the designers are starting to think outside the box. *ba dum tssst*
look like my kids Lego
yah, looks like lego…
but i still love it , the shape is square so is pratical by saving some space., nothing fancy, just like our house… is square.
One problem how to open the only door, if someone park so close to you from behind!
This thing surely has the highest drag coefficient of any vehicle.
DHL on the move!
Can’t beat Tuk tuk though!
The kerb weight must be at least 3000kg, with high tensile steel allround creating a rigid cell like bus, with much higher seating position than ordinary cars. The wheels can be designed to provide additional absorption of impact.
Anyway, innovative.
1 door only how can! What happened if it topple over and the door side is blocked on the road. How are the passengers to escape? Cant make sense lol!
don’t you read ? windows as escape exit.
don’t you read ? the windows as escape exit..
after all the technological advancements & breakthroughs, they came up with this?
to me there is not a lot of thought has been put into this design
like an Alphard!
;):p
Truly, I feel amazed to see another glimpse of the future. A salute to Mr. Alexander Malyshev and all those in the same field – past and present – who work hard to envision the direction of the automobile. Though it might not be perfect now, but I think these first few bold steps to showcase what ideas are in store are what we need. And it takes guts to do so. As for this particular concept – ingenious and imaginative, an innovative play of space. I don’t know how effective this will serve on the roads as I’m not an automobile expert, but I do want to express my admiration for the boldness, the visual and the aesthetics. I hope things like this will come to pass one day.
i want one~
Hi All,
Since When the Russian is interested with “small and reliable” concept? There’re well known for making things “big and massive”.