Renault Trezor wins 2016 Concept Car Design of the Year
Renault’s all-electric Trezor concept took top honours for design at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, with a jury of leading industry designers recognising its impact.
Renault’s Trezor concept has been named 2016 Concept Car Design of the Year by a panel of 20 leading automotive designers. The award was presented during the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, recognising the Trezor’s influence on contemporary concept car design.
The judging panel included high-profile figures such as Peter Schreyer (Hyundai-Kia), Gorden Wagener (Daimler), Mamoru Aoki (Nissan) and Ralph Gilles (FCA). Renault’s Vice President of Exterior Design, Anthony Lo, and Concept-Car Director, Stephane Janin, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Trezor concept: design and technical highlights
First shown at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the Trezor is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive electric sports car. Its most striking feature is a single-piece clamshell roof that opens to allow access to the cabin, creating a dramatic visual effect and a low, uninterrupted body line.
- All-carbon fibre body for reduced weight and rigidity
- Aerodynamic development targeting a 0.22 drag coefficient
- 4.7 metres long with a 2.7-metre wheelbase
- All-electric powertrain, rear-wheel drive
Renault describes the Trezor’s proportions and surfacing as a statement of intent for the brand’s future design direction. While the Trezor itself will not enter production, elements of its styling are expected to influence upcoming Renault models.
Recognition from the design community
The Concept Car Design of the Year award is decided by a jury of designers from rival manufacturers, making it a notable peer recognition. The panel’s decision reflects the Trezor’s impact on the wider industry, both for its technical execution and its visual ambition.
Renault’s previous concepts have also drawn attention for their styling and innovation. The Trezor’s success at Geneva places it among the most influential concept cars of its year, reinforcing the company’s design-led approach.
