If you thought that the SUV would go extinct thanks to the world's changing attitudes with regards to hybrid and electric vehicles, then you clearly haven't seen any of these innovative SUV concepts. The SUV is alive and well now and should be in the future, albeit in a much, much different form.
Many of these innovative SUV concepts look nothing like the SUVs you would see on the road today. They are not boxy, they have electric or hybrid engines and they are pretty to look at. These SUVs show that while times may be changing, the SUV is clearly here to stay. Check out all of these innovative SUV concepts to get a glimpse into the possibly not-so distant future of the SUV. I totally want to be on the waiting list for Audi's badass baby SUV.
12 Innovative SUV Concepts
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Range Rover a la Detroit
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Military-Ready Sedans
The Mazda Tanken Grabs the Environment by the Roots
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Badass Baby SUVs
Audi Reveals the New Q5 at the Wörthersee Tour
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Saudi Luxury SUVs
The Ghazal 1 is the Arabian Kingdom's First Foray into Car Manufacturing
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Luxury Car Big Rigs
The Porsche TranSport is for the Refined Outdoorsman
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Commodious Concept Cars
The Kia KV7 Swivels with Flair and Style
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Luxury Eco SUVs
The Land Rover LRV+ is the Green Solution for Sport Utility Vehicles
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Suicide Door Hybrids
The Buick Envision Debuts at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show
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Eco-Optimized SUVs
The Motive VPV Gives the Active Driver an Energy-Efficient Alternative
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Sportscar SUVs
Nissan Qazana Softroader Revealed at Geneva Car Show 2009
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Leaked Photos of Swedish SUV
Saab 9-4X (NAIAS 2008)
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Dune-Busting Concept Cars
The Mazda Tanken Concept is Part Dune Buggy, Part Luxury SUV
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Off-Road OEM-Modified SUVs
The Lexus LX 600 Alpine Lifestyle is Great for Campers and More
Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Plushly Appointed Passenger SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Century SUV Offers an Ultra-Luxurious Experience
Electric Bright Concept Trucks
The New Ram 1500 EV Concept Design is Just Unveiled
Radically Redesigned Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Has a Hybrid Motor and Lower Price
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Ultra-Modern Bi-Tone CUVs
The Toyota C-HR prologue Will Launch in 2024
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Aggressive Safety-Focused SUVs
The Rezvani Vengeance Has a High-Performance Construction
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs
This Polestar 8 Concept by Salvatore Ville is Curvaceous
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles
The Škoda Roadiaq Concept Car is Based on the Enyaq iV
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs
The Audi Q4 55 e-tron Has 335-Horsepower and More
Aggressive Overlanding-Ready SUVs
The Hyundai Santa FE XRT Concept is Bold and Boxy
Powerful Utilitarian Electric SUVs
The Munro MK_1 SUV Achieves 376-Horsepower
Modular Electric SUV Models
The Olympian Model 84 Has a Modular Vehicle and Drivetrain System
Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs
The Range Rover Electric Prototype Has a New Traction Control System
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Child-Centric Concept Cars
This Compact Luxury SUV Caters to the Needs Of Families With Kids
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Chic SUV-Inspired Motorcycles
The Conceptual Land Rover Defender 700 Motorcycle is Rugged
Rugged Entry-Level Electric SUVs
The Rivian R3 Boasts a Dynamic and Practical Design
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars
The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept Merges the Past and Present
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
70s-Style Race Cars
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is Expected to Jump from Concept to Real Life
Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts
Toyota Presents the New Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs
The Opel Rocks Electric e-XTREME Concept is Off-Road-Ready
Posh Practical Hybrid SUVs
The Honda ZR-V SUV Has a Two-Motor Hybrid System
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Sculpted Electric Sports Cars
The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept Showcases Sweeping Lines
Family-Friendly Hypercar Concepts
The Porsche Mission S Concept by Zhe Huang is Spacious
Face-Unlock Electric SUVs
The 'Zeekr X' SUV Offers a Variety Of Futuristic Features
Electrified Classic Saloon Cars
Audi Has Outfitted a Vintage 'NSU Prinz 4' With An Electric Motor
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Luxe Weekend Warrior SUVs
The All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Supports City and Rural Life
All-Electric SUV Concepts
The Toyota LAND CRUISER Se Concept is at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series
The Saloon and Space-Hub Join Honda's Sustainable 0 Series
Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts
The Nissan Yuga Pickup Truck Concept by Jobin Sunil is Stylish
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Adventurous Five Seater SUVs
The Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound Has a Supercharged V8 Engine
Sculpted Electric SUV Models
The Ford All-Electric Explorer Modernizes a Classic Model
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs
The 'Range Rover Electric' Will Offer Flagship Amenities & Specs
Bamboo Forest-Inspired SUVs
The 2025 Infiniti QX80 Has a 3.5L Turbo V6 Engine
Muscular Hybrid SUVs
Mitsubishi's 'Outlander PHEV' Offers Premium Electric & Hybrid Performance
Next-Generation BEV Collections
Toyota Announced its Upcoming 'Electrificiation' of Lexus
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
All-Electric Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar Offers Ample Ground Clearance
Stylish High-End Midsize SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is an All-New Option
Miniaturized Americana SUVs
The Conceptual Ford Mini Bronco by Naoto Kobayashi is Squarish
Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars
The 'EV Sport 01' Offers Powerful Performance In a Sleek Package
Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes
The 'Genesis GV80' Features An Unapologetically Sporty Aesthetic
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Reimagined Iconic SUVs
The 'Hofele G-Class' Features Optimized Exterior Styling Cues
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Long-Range All-Electric SUVs
Honda Presents a Look at the New Electric 2024 Prologue
Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs
BMW's 'XM Label Red' Offers High Horsepower & Torque Specs
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars
Mini Set to Release the Eco-Friendly 2025 Mini Countryman SUV
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Game-Exclusive Concept Cars
Ferrari's Vision Hybrid Race Vehicle Drops of Gran Turismo 7
Luxury Italian PHEVs
The 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid Has 789-Horsepower
Special Edition Off-Road SUVs
These Jeep Concepts Were Unveiled for the 2024 Easter Jeep Safari
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Electric Hybrid Vibrant Vehicles
GM Unveils the 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid Through the Tools
Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the Brand's First EV Yet
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans
Volkswagen Presents the ID.7, an Electric Update
All-Metal Sports Cars
The Porsche 928 E Concept by Youngjai Jun Has a Retro-Future Design
Athletically Sleek SUV Models
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Comes in Several Power Options
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Everyday Off-Road Performance SUVs
The 2024 Jeep Compass Has an Optional Semi-Autonomous System
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Performance Electric Concept Cars
The Polestar O2 Concept is Designed with a Contoured Shape
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Chinese Electric SUVs
Buick Debuted the Electra E5 Crossover SUV in the Chinese Market
Zero-Compromise Hybrid SUVs
The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is Speedy Yet Efficient
Adventurous Electric SUVs
Rivian's R1S Electric SUV is Designed for Outdoor Adventurers
Landscape-Inspired Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition is Stylishly Rugged
Triple-Row Electric SUVs
Lucid Motors Presents a Look at its Second EV with the Gravity SUV
Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Delivers a 450-Mile Range
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
Weatherized Winter Concept Vehicles
Genesis Presents the Striking X Snow Speedium Concept
Sporty EV Concept Designs
The Lexus RZ Sport Concept Was at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
Electrified Supercar Concepts
Nissan Showcased the Hyper Force Concept Car at Japan Mobility Show
Robust Electric Subcompact SUVs
The Škoda Epiq is the First of Six Upcoming EVs
Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks
The 'VF Wild' is a Mid-Size Pickup With Extra-Large Features
Rugged Fully-Electric SUV Models
The 2024 Yangwang U8 SUV Has Emergency Flotation Mode
Masterfully Modified SUVs
The Latest 'Brabus' SUV Offers 900 Horsepower & Transmission Switching
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
High-End Electric SUVs
Kia's CEO Confirmed the Upcoming Launch of the Kia EV9 GT Performance SUV
Stunning Special-Edition SUVs
Vauxhall Has Launched a Reimagined Version Of the 'Mokka' SUV
Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs
The Genesis Neolun Concept is High-Performance and Luxurious
Sleek Conceptual EV Convertible
Genesis Unveils the New X Convertible Concept Design
Minimalist Luxury Sedan Concepts
This Rolls-Royce Concept by Ugur Sahin Design Has Character
Weekend Warrior Compact SUVs
The Citroen C3 Aircross Easily Handles Commutes and Day Trips
High-Power Hybrid SUV Models
The Renault Rafale Has the E-Tech Full Hybrid Powertrain and More
Sleek Inaugural Electric Vehicles
Vinfast Presents its Inaugural EV in the Form of the VF 8
Rural-Ready RUV Concepts
The Conceptual ROEWE Panda by Siddharth Sangwan is Futuristic
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Evolved European Market SUVs
The 2023 Honda CR-V Comes in Several Power Options
Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs
Audi Presents the New Q8 55 e-tron SUV with a Fast Charge
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
Miniscule Electric SUVs
The 'VF 3' Mini SUV is a Powerfully Compact Vehicle
Electric Super Sport Vehicles
Lamborghini's Upcoming 2024 Urus Features an Electric Drivetrain
Sunset-Inspired SUV Models
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Edition is Fun and Beach-Ready
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Compact Electric SUVs
Volvo Delivers the New EX90 that is Set to Launch on June 7th
Six-Seater Adventure Vehicles
The Mitsubishi D:X Concept1 is Suited for Off-Road Adventures
Four-Passenger Stealthy SUVs
Genesis' GV80 Coupe Concept is Inspired by its Archives
Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles
Nissan Unveils a Look at the Max-Out EV Concept Converitible
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Titanium-Accented Electric SUVs
The Fisker Ocean Force E Has 33-Inch All-Terrain Tires
Comfort-Centric Electric Cars
The Electre SUV by Lotus Boasts new Elevated Features
Price-Friendly All-Electric Premium SUVs
Volvo Unveils the New EX30 as a More Affordable Luxe SUV
Safe-Focused Electric SUVs
Volvo's EX90 EV SUV is Described to be the Safest Car Yet by the Brand
Sleek Premium EV Concepts
BMW Presents a New Vision Neue Klasse Concept to Join its Range
Luxury-Focused Electric Cars
Audi Updates the Q8 E-Tron with More Premium Elements