In the midst of a massive automotive revolution in China, a small company known as Chery Quantum Automotive Corporation was birthed out of the blue. By 2011, the name was changed to Qoros Auto Co. Ltd, with responsibility split between Chery and Kenon Holdings. During it’s time in existence, the Chinese brand has put just two names into production – the Qoros 3 and Qoros 5 SUV. In fairness, the 3 can be had in SUV, sedan, hatchback, and GT, but they all look nearly identical outside of a few structural changes. So, one could say they have 5 models on the market, if you really want to get technical about things. Now, in what one could only call an excessively bold move for a new-ish company, the brand has debuted a new concept called the K-EV. It’s an electric vehicle that is said to be able to hit 62 mph in 2.6 seconds and has a range of around 310 miles. Full details on the electric drivetrain are scarce, but the that doesn’t matter because there’s something crazy going on with its exterior design.

I mean, seriously, what is going on here? This thing has four doors, three of which are wildly different. The rear passenger door slides open, the front passenger door is front-hinged and opens like a regular car door, while the driver’s door is a gullwing door. I mean it’s certainly interesting, but very out-of-the-box. What’s even crazier, however, is that this concept supposedly previews a model that will go into production in 2019. That I really want to see, but for now, keep reading to learn a little more about this unique and bold concept.

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Will a Production Model Really Look Like This?

According to Qoros, the K-EV makes use of proven technologies that puts it “ahead of the ‘concept car’ category and makes it possible to bring it to the market in the near future.” That’s a pretty bold statement for a car that’s equally as bold and way off the reservation as far as Qoros’ currently design philosophy goes. Outside of the funky exterior design, the interior is designed in a way that allows the front and passenger compartments to be distinct from one another. Most of the interior is made of carbon fiber as is most of the body. The engineering test car is set to make its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show this November, which will give Qoros just under two years to work out all of the kinks and get the K-EV onto the market before the end of 2020.

So, will the production model really look like this?

Honestly, I hope so. Usually, automakers come up with these outrageously awesome concepts that are packed full of technology, claiming that they “preview” a future model. Then, a year later, the hit us with some massively toned down production model that looks almost nothing like the concept outside of the overall shape. Qoros fancies itself as a premium automaker, and it could very well end up that way in a few years. But, for now, the brand has a total of two nameplates and five models, and unless you’re building supercars, that kind of lineup just isn’t going to cut it.

Just ask Elon Musk – Tesla is consistently in the red, and the brand is busier than ever. I’m hoping that the engineering test car looks a lot like this, even with those funky doors and bold design cues. In all honesty, isn’t that something the automotive market really needs? You know, a manufacturer that is willing to step out of the box and try new things? Well, look no further folks. Qoros is about two seconds away from introducing the Qamless engine to the market and, if this thing keeps its bold design once it goes into production, the brand just might have a lot going for it.