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Turin-based
design house Fioravanti presented their vision of a
practical urban ‘all-road’ vehicle in the form of the Lancia
Kandahar, a concept based on the successful Lancia Musa MPV.
At a first
glance, the front and rear bumpers have been restyled, with
the rear bumper presenting twin tailpipes for reasons of
symmetry. The bumpers merge into protective cladding on the
flanks for added rugged looks, very much in the style of the
former Renault Scenic 4x4. The front headlights have also
received additional trims to help set the Kandahar concept
apart from the production Lancia Musa.
The most
important changes are focused on the roof and tailgate, the
roof having received the same technology from the Fioravanti
Kite concept unveiled last year. This solution allows
passengers to enjoy an airy interior, but it simultaneously
retains a sense of privacy in the rear as well. Due to the
prematurely ending roof post, the rear window sections
extend through into the glass roof. These glass sections
cover pressed perforated aluminium sheeting to obtain a
semi-transparent effect, reminiscent of solutions found in
modern architecture.
The same
perforated sheet finish is continued through into the roof,
and is also repeated in the lower section of a new one-piece
polycarbonate tailgate. As a result, the new central chrome
baton that presents the Lancia emblem appears to float on
the tailgate, being positioned between fully transparent and
semi-transparent sections.
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