Chevrolet FNR Concept Unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show
Chevrolet has revealed the FNR concept in Shanghai, showcasing autonomous driving, hubless electric motors and a dramatic capsule design developed by its Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center.
Chevrolet has taken the wraps off the FNR concept at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, revealing a sharply futuristic electric vehicle with autonomous driving capability. Developed by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, GM’s joint venture in China, the FNR is a design and technology showcase aimed at exploring the future of urban mobility.
The FNR’s styling is dominated by a low-slung, capsule-shaped body and distinctive dragonfly dual swing doors. Crystal laser headlights and taillights add to the show car effect, while the interior is accessed through doors that open both upwards and outwards. The cabin features front seats that can rotate 180 degrees, allowing occupants to face the rear seats when the car is in full autonomous mode.
Technical highlights and autonomous features
Power comes from hubless wheel electric motors, with energy supplied by a wireless charging system. The FNR is equipped with a suite of sensors and roof-mounted radar to map its surroundings, enabling driverless operation. Chevrolet’s Intelligent Assistant system and iris recognition start are included, allowing the car to act as a “personal assistant” and automatically plot routes to preferred destinations.
- Developed by GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center
- Electric powertrain with hubless wheel motors
- Wireless charging capability
- Full autonomous driving with radar and sensors
- Gesture control for switching to manual driving
- Rotating front seats for lounge-style cabin layout
No production plans yet
As a concept, the FNR is not planned for production, but it signals Chevrolet’s ambitions for future mobility and advanced driver assistance systems. The company has not detailed performance figures or range, focusing instead on the show car’s technology and design innovations. The FNR joins a series of recent concept unveilings in China, where manufacturers are using the Shanghai show to gauge reactions to bold ideas for future vehicles.
For a look at another Chevrolet concept with a different focus, see theChevrolet Malibu Red Line Series Concept Goes Official.
