These days every automaker has their eyes set on the future, and Aston Martin just showcased their vision of the ultra-luxurious, autonomous future with the Lagonda Vision Concept. Basically, a car designed with Bentley and Rolls-Royce customers in mind, the Lagonda offers a unique look inside and out with a few materials inside that you wouldn’t usually expect. It’s, naturally, all-electric because that is the future, and it even has a steering wheel for the ultra-wealthy that still like to grip the wheel from time to time. This model will never make it to production, but Aston says that its design language is a preview of the future and at least some of the DNA could make its way into production as soon as 2021.

The Aston Martin of the Future

As Aston Martin’s Vision for the future, the Lagonda Concept represents a unique styling that we would never expect. The car is long with no bonnet up front, and just enough of a nose to keep it aerodynamic. The rear has a sharp point that sits much higher the front, almost designed like a knife that cuts through the air. The front design has a fairly aggressive look to it with the massive (and unneeded) grille opening and the shaping of the fascia’s corners.

The A-Pillars are essentially one with the roof and the nose as they integrate seamlessly into the nose. The length of the vehicle allows for a massive greenhouse that’s almost the length of the car, which also leads to the pointed rear end that features few lines but integrates well with the rest of the vehicle. It’s almost like a sporty passenger pod – something other automakers haven’t quite mastered as of yet.

All told, the exterior of the Aston Martin Lagonda is interesting but feasible. The interior, on the other hand, is something that’s way beyond anything you might expect from the Aston Martin brand. And, should even half of what is held inside makes it to the production line, brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley should be worried because Aston Martin could get into the customer-poaching business quite easily.

The Aston Martin Lagonda’s Lavish Interior

The interior of the Lagonda Concept is pretty much made of dreams and unrealized desires. You’ll find materials like carbon fiber and ceramics, but you’ll also find cashmere and silks – that’s right, an automaker, for the first time in who knows how long, has gone old school with cashmere and silk. Should we rejoice or stare at it in confusion? We don’t know, but it’s pretty damn cool for the time being.

Just look at the carpeting and the seats. The seats are something suitable for no less than a Starfleet captain and, in fact, we’re pretty sure Captain Picard would be jealous. These seats are not only supportive but probably have more cushion and padding than the sofa in your living room right now. With a 2+2 layout, mixed with the excessively long cabin, you can’t exactly say that space comes at a premium – there’s plenty of it. The back seats even have pullout, full leg rests.

And, while this thing is essentially designed for those who want to be hauled around while the relax (please don’t conduct business in something this awesome, seriously,) it actually has a true-to-life steering wheel so that you can actually drive if you like. Even cooler is the fact that the wheel slides from left to right, so either front seat is actually a driver’s seat.

And, my reference to Starfleet isn’t exactly without warrant, either. If you look at the little things, like the roof between the rear doors or the front of the cabin where the steering wheel and main control center reside, this thing looks every bit the part of a space shuttle. There’s a two-piece steering wheel, a long display screen with basic but necessary specs, and don’t forget about the touch-sensitive control panel between the two front seats.

Needless to say, this wouldn’t be a bad place to spend time whether you were driving or riding on a short or long trip. In fact, I kind of want to sit in it right now, don’t you?

Final Thought

In the end, the Lagonda Concept is futuristic as hell, but some things could make it into production. Even ingress and egress has been carefully thought out with the rear doors being hinged at the rear and the roof opening upward, so you can walk right in or out without stooping. It clearly has the aerodynamics to facilitate efficient battery life, and all the creature comforts you could want for carefree ride. You probably won’t see the Lagonda hit the production line ever, but that doesn’t mean a good chunk of its DNA won’t be seen here and there. After all, Aston Martin did say that some parts of this concept could be seen on production cars as soon as 2021. I don’t know about you, but that’s certainly a future we can look forward to.

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