'World's coolest concept car' the Mercedes AVTR was spotted in the wild at US beach
- Mercedes AVTR – the ‘world’s coolest concept car’ – has been spotted
- It was parked up in Venice Beach, in Santa Monica, California, US
- It can crab walk and be driven in both the left and right seats
Published on Nov 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about because the Mercedes AVTR – sometimes called the ‘world’s coolest concept car’ – was spotted in the wild in the US.
The stunning pics were posted on Reddit back in 2022, showing the seriously unusual car inspired by James Cameron’s groundbreaking movie series.
This amazing vehicle can crab walk, be driven in both the left and right seats, and has a million cool features.
Fellow Redditors could barely believe their eyes.
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The Mercedes AVTR
Inspired by the movie Avatar, the Mercedes AVTR features glowing lights, dynamic ‘bionic flaps’ on the back, and wheels that can rotate independently, allowing it to ‘crab walk’.
Hop inside, and the interior is equally unique.
Combining luxury with sustainability, it features vegan leather and eco-friendly wood sourced from invasive trees.
The result is a minimal environmental impact.
With no traditional steering wheel – and said to have the ‘coolest steering’ ever – the driver relies on a central control system that can be operated from either the left or right seat, enabling sideways or diagonal driving.
Advanced driving technology also includes a heartbeat scanner that personalizes the car’s response for a truly immersive behind-the-wheel experience.
Other futuristic concept cars include this Lincoln concept car that is controlled via a car-shaped crystal.
Even that seems normal compared to the AVTR though.
The concept car spotted in the wild
Labeled simply ‘Mercedes Vision AVTR at the beach’ and uploaded to Reddit by chrisdazzo, fellow Redditors quite literally couldn’t believe their eyes.
They had spotted it in Venice Beach, in Santa Monica, California.
“These GTA texture packs are getting insane,” said one.
A second asked: “How is that street legal?”
To which the OP replied: “Special permits.”
“Huh didn’t know they took that out in public like that. This will be the best spot this month probably. Wow,” commented a third.
Another quipped: “Where’s Supercar Blondie at?”
The OP assured them that he was ‘sure’ she’d be nearby – although we couldn’t possibly comment.
For more supercar spots, this stunning and mysterious yellow car was spotted on a trailer on a Polish highway – but is not quite what the spotter thought it was.
With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
