2023-06-24 11:32:52
Many of us who like cars have to see up close how sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, minivans and rural vehicles are being replaced by crossovers and SUV’s, a fashion that seems to have no ceiling… or at least it was what was thought until now. . The one who does not see it that way is neither more nor less than Karim Habib, Kia’s Chief Designer, who already predicts the end of this trend.
While Sport Utility Vehicles are noted for their versatility, a higher driving position that provides a sense of greater security, and a more rugged or adventurous image, it is known that they are far from offering the driving sensations of a traditional sedan and more. still having its aerodynamics, an aspect that will be key in the age of electrification.
There will be precisely the key to its possible disappearance, or at least to its current reign, which will raise a possible return of traditional formats, including coupes and roadsters. Electrification, just as it is often criticized by the most purists, also represents endless alternatives. One of them is already being very well regarded by automakers: bringing back some of their most iconic products, but totally reinterpreted for the current era and of course with electric motors, as is the case with the Renault 5 or the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
Given this new scenario, it is logical to think that, as happened at the time with minivans, SUVs will also go out of style: “SUVs were maybe a learning curve for people who drove minivans and were tired of it. The post-SUV is coming.” Habib anticipated, curiously during the presentation of the Kia EV9, the imposing Sport Utility of the 100% electric range of the South Korean firm.
And Kia is not the only example. Other brands have also been presenting various Concepts that anticipate future sedans, coupes, convertibles or minivans. Of course, they are still prototypes, but their function is precisely to evaluate the reactions of the public. In the context of electrification, what is sought is to achieve maximum performance and increase autonomy. For this, aerodynamics plays a fundamental role and a vehicle with square shapes or with a large frontal area is not exactly efficient. “We will try different things. I think there are more efficient ways to make space. Electric SUVs are trying to be super stylish. We wanted to try to achieve the aerodynamic efficiency that would lead to the range that we want to have. If SUVs can’t prove that, they won’t survive.” Habib predicted.
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