In a sharp turn from the sleek sedans of yesteryear, the American automotive industry is now firmly in the grip of rugged practicality. Crossovers, SUVs, and trucks dominate showrooms, and this trend extends even to the conceptual world. Here, designers are reimagining classic car categories for a more adventurous future.
Take Honda, for example. They recently revealed a teaser for the Passport TrailSport, an off-road-focused variant of their upcoming fourth-generation crossover. This isn’t the only example Toyota’s iconic Crown sedan has been completely revamped, emerging in recent years as a crossover rather than the traditional four-door it once was.
This fascination with high-riding vehicles isn’t limited to major manufacturers. Oscar Vargas, a virtual artist known online as wb.artist20, has been busy creating off-road versions of the Lamborghini Huracan and Porsche 911.
Inspired by the success of similar real-world models like the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato and Porsche 911 Dakar, Vargas’ work demonstrates the growing appeal of these adventurous takes on classic sports cars. Forget about choosing your next muscle car, these two virtual creations are in a league of their own.
An artist has imagined a world where the Ford Mustang GT gets the off-road treatment of the Ford F-150 Raptor R, complete with a supercharged V8 and rugged suspension. This widebody dream machine is built for desert adventures, not drag races.
But there’s another contender: a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 transformed into a rally car, nicknamed the “Rally Bee.” While the Mustang boasts potential for a crazy engine swap, the ZL1 already packs a serious punch with its stock 6.2-liter supercharged V8.
This fantasy garage also includes a promise for a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat TRX to join the fun soon, making it a muscle car enthusiast’s dream. The question remains: which off-road warrior would you take?
