Concepts

The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT has been officially revealed, ahead of a production model’s European launch in the coming years. Twin under the skin to the new-generation Renault Kangoo, the eventual production EQT will be an all-electric version of Mercedes-Benz’s new T-Class van-based people mover, itself a passenger version of the next-generation Citan van not sold in Australia.

The 2021 Shanghai motor show offered its fair share of oddities, and certainly the names of debut models kept Western audiences asking what was in the water at Shanghai. In this instance GWM’s dedicated EV brand, Ora rolled out the Lightning Cat – only to have most of its attention hogged by the endearingly Beetle-like Punk Cat.

The Tank 300 Cybertank concept – which appears to be heavily inspired by boxy off-roaders including the Mercedes-Benz G-Class – is set to be unveiled at this week’s Shanghai motor show. Built by GWM’s luxury subsidiary Wey, the Cybertank is reportedly underpinned by mechanicals from the existing Tank 300 production SUV. However, it picks up aggressive exterior styling enhancements, roof-mounted solar panels, roof rails, a square spare tyre cover, and an exterior body kit.

The Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept has been revealed overnight. Unveiled via an online live-stream event, the LF-Z Electrified claims to preview the next generation of Lexus' electric vehicles, debuting an evolved design language and a dedicated electric-only platform set to be used by future production models over the coming years.

Toyota will preview its first electric vehicle with a concept SUV, set to be unveiled at the Shanghai motor show in April. The Japanese brand announced overnight the Shanghai show from April 19 to 28 would host the debut of the new "preview" concept, which will serve as a near-production teaser for Toyota's widely-rumoured, first-ever electric vehicle (EV) – a mid-size SUV expected to wear a nameplate opening with the 'BZ' prefix.