In Pics - Renault EZ-ULTIMO: What this self-driving concept offers
At the Paris Motor Show 2018, Groupe Renault unveiled its robo-vehicle concept EZ-ULTIMO. The vehicle is stated to be an autonomous, electric, connected, and shared mobility service solution offering a premium travel experience, said Groupe Renault website. The robo-vehicle is said to be available on-demand, for a single trip, for an hour or for a day. Renault EZ-ULTIMO caters to people looking to enhance a special moment through a private trip in a city, a premium tourist experience or businesses looking to offer premium journey services to its clients, the website said.
The Renault EZ-ULTIMO was termed as the latest in the 2018 trilogy of concept-cars illustrating the symbol of French style and elegance. Thus, it brings the Renault brand's "French Design" and "Easy Life" genes to life and presents itself as a high-end vehicle inspired by French elegance. Image source: groupe.renault.com
Renault EZ-ULTIMO is autonomous, connected and 100% electric "robo-vehicle" that explores the shared mobility of tomorrow from the emotional side. Its promise: to provide you with a premium and immersive mobility experience, for a single trip, an hour or a day, the website aded to define the car. Image source: groupe.renault.com
According to Groupe Renault, "EZ-ULTIMO has a two-tone bodywork juxtaposing deep black with green tones on the lower part with champagne from the upper part. The upper part is made-up of 600 diamond-shaped facets, treated like a one-way mirror. They filter the view towards the inside of the vehicle to preserve the privacy of the passengers - up to three people - while providing a transparent effect inside." Image source: groupe.renault.com
The cabin of this concept car is presented as an intimate cocoon wherein everything is done to make passengers feel like in a living room. With a wooden floor arranged in herringbone, a marble band on the sides, leather and velvet for the armchair and bench, the vehicle's structure supports the veneers and the Corian band that surrounds the cabin. Image source: groupe.renault.com
These top-of-the-range materials are stated to be very thin to limit their weight as their presence allows passengers to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant living space, where they are offered sophisticated, interactive and personalized content to enrich their journey. Image source: groupe.renault.com
EZ-ULTIMO's cabin is illuminated in an intimate way by two lamps in pale gold, while a light source of low-angled light highlights the floor. Image source: groupe.renault.com