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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Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Luxury Off-Road SUV Models
The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Has a Longer, Wider Body
Plushly Appointed Passenger SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Century SUV Offers an Ultra-Luxurious Experience
Adventure-Ready Open-Air SUVs
The Toyota Land Cruiser ROX Concept Builds on the Model's Legacy
Modular Camping-Friendly SUVs
The Dacia Duster 4x4 Easily Adapts When it's Time for an Adventure
Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts
The Mercedes Dresscode Concept by Jeongtae Lee is Adaptable
Radically Redesigned Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Has a Hybrid Motor and Lower Price
Revived All-Electric SUV Models
The Scout Traveler SUV is Back After a 44 Year Hiatus
Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs
This Polestar 8 Concept by Salvatore Ville is Curvaceous
80s-Inspired Surfer Vehicles
The Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept Will Debut at the 2024 SEMA Show
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts
The Kia EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR Concepts are Rugged
Efficient Entry-Level SUVs
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Offers 196-Horsepower
Responsive All-Electric SUVs
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Offers 400-Miles of Range
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
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
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs
The Audi Q4 55 e-tron Has 335-Horsepower and More
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
Quick-Charge Electric CUVs
The Hyundai INSTER Charges to 80% in 30-Minutes
Bespoke Electric Convertibles
Cadillac Unveils its Luxurious SOLLEI Concept
Aggressive Overlanding-Ready SUVs
The Hyundai Santa FE XRT Concept is Bold and Boxy
Modular Electric SUV Models
The Olympian Model 84 Has a Modular Vehicle and Drivetrain System
Camping-Friendly Crossover SUVs
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 Maximizes Comfort and Capability
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Chic SUV-Inspired Motorcycles
The Conceptual Land Rover Defender 700 Motorcycle is Rugged
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Rugged Entry-Level Electric SUVs
The Rivian R3 Boasts a Dynamic and Practical Design
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Electric Five-Door Cars
This Vehicle is a Reimagined Version Of the 'Renault 5' Sports Car
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
Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts
The Acura Performance EV Concept Shows Off an Ultra-Modern Form
70s-Style Race Cars
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is Expected to Jump from Concept to Real Life
Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs
The Range Rover Electric Prototype Has a New Traction Control System
Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars
The 'Model 01' Adopts a Classy, Minimalist Aesthetic
Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs
The Opel Rocks Electric e-XTREME Concept is Off-Road-Ready
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles
Cadillac Introduces a New LYRIQ Electric Car to its Lineup
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Flexible Configuration Pickup Trucks
This 2030 Scorpion Concept by Changhyun Lee is Modular
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
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
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
Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans
The 2025 Audi A6 e-tron Comes in Several Motor Options
Adventurous Five Seater SUVs
The Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound Has a Supercharged V8 Engine
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
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans
The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars
Luxury Italian PHEVs
The 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Plug-In Hybrid Has 789-Horsepower
Enhanced Hybrid SUVs
Volvo Fully Redesigned its XC90 for 2026 with All-new Features
Efficient Performance Electric SUVs
The Audi Q6 SUV e-tron Performance Offers 392-Miles of Range
All-Electric Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar Offers Ample Ground Clearance
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
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Luxe Electric Family Vehicles
Cadillac's VISTIQ SUV Pairs Three-Row Comfort with EV Performance
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
Angular Trail-Ready SUV Models
The 2024 Lexus GX Has a 3.5-Liter Twin-Turbo V6 Engine
Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs
BMW's 'XM Label Red' Offers High Horsepower & Torque Specs
Futuristic Angular Luxe Campers
Living Vehicle Designs the CyberTrailer with an Angular Form
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
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
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
F1-Inspired SUV Models
The Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition Maintains a Luxurious Form
Special Edition Off-Road SUVs
These Jeep Concepts Were Unveiled for the 2024 Easter Jeep Safari
70s-Style Four-Door EVs
The New Ford Capri is Built on the Volkswagen MEB Platform
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
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
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Lotus is Designing its 'Theory 1' EV with Three-Seat Design
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Self-Charging Hybrid SUVs
The 2025 Lexus UX300H is Equipped with Advanced Entertainment Systems
Inaugural Midsized Electric SUVs
The smart #5 Electric SUV Balances Function and Form
Zero-Compromise Hybrid SUVs
The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is Speedy Yet Efficient
Landscape-Inspired Off-Road SUVs
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition is Stylishly Rugged
Rugged Off-Road Concept Vehicles
Emmanuel Klissarov Designs the Deep Dune Concept Car
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 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
All-Electric Dual-Motor SUVs
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Offers 600-Horsepower
Hybrid-System Futuristic Hypercar Concepts
The Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar is Optimally Engineered
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
Next-Gen Safety SUV Models
The Renault Symbioz Hybrid SUV is Modern and Fuel-Efficient
Masterfully Modified SUVs
The Latest 'Brabus' SUV Offers 900 Horsepower & Transmission Switching
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
Minimalist Luxury Sedan Concepts
This Rolls-Royce Concept by Ugur Sahin Design Has Character
Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles
The 2024 Acura ZDX EV Revives the Brand's Crossover Model
High-Power Hybrid SUV Models
The Renault Rafale Has the E-Tech Full Hybrid Powertrain and More
Rural-Ready RUV Concepts
The Conceptual ROEWE Panda by Siddharth Sangwan is Futuristic
Heritage-Honoring Electric SUVs
The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V Marks 20 Years of the V-Series
Sleek Inaugural Electric Vehicles
Vinfast Presents its Inaugural EV in the Form of the VF 8
Mythical Exploration SUV Models
The Ford Bronco Sasquatch Searcher is One-of-a-Kind
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
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
Weekend Warrior Compact SUVs
The Citroen C3 Aircross Easily Handles Commutes and Day Trips
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
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
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
Titanium-Accented Electric SUVs
The Fisker Ocean Force E Has 33-Inch All-Terrain Tires
Dynamic Artful Car Designs
Julie Mehretu Unveils the Art-Adorned BMW M Hybrid V8 Car
Customized Electric SUV Series
GMC Presents its Delyed 3X Line with New Trim Options
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
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