bove: Niki Merriman, 23 from England
Suzuki Londoner is aimed at professional UK males aged 25-35, as the majority of Kei cars are targeted at women. The partition line down the side of the vehicle dividing the glass and recycled plastic panel is influenced by the River Thames and the rear lights are influenced by the London skyline at night. The interior uses traditional British textiles and colours.
First year students of the Vehicle Design course at London’sRoyal College of Art presented concepts for light, compact cars at the Science Museum in London earlier this month.The students were asked to research Japanese light vehicles Kei cars, then design a version for a chosen European city.
Above: Augustin Barbot, 25 from France
Aimed at commuters who need to travel into the city from the rural areas. The K Car is driven onto a train which takes passengers into the city. The car can be utilised as an urban living space, either as a working office or somewhere to rest whilst users are in the city.