Maserati Kuba CUV Concept
Automotive designer Andrey Trofimchuk has developed what he feels should be Maserati’s first crossover utility vehicle. The Maserati Kuba CUV Concept would be a bold new direction for Maserati, but one that only continues its design heritage with the trident logo alone. Everything else on the Kuba is new to Maserati, from headlight to taillight. While we appreciate Trofimchuk’s vision, we have a feeling that the Kuba may end up in the same territory as the Pontiak Aztek– a love it or hate it car that inspires passionate opinions in both directions, but not satisfying Maserati’s core. However, if you are in the “love it” crow, you’ll likely really, really love it. Both opinions aside, we do salute Andrey Trofimchuk for the sheer visual quality of his work. These are some truly realistic renders… [cardesign.ru via worldcarfans]
At last a vehicle design that makes the Pontiac Aztek look beautiful!!
Maybe this vehicle and the Aztek can team up in a reprise of the movie “Dumb and Dumber”.
Phil Payne
You Phil Payne,you have no Idea what you’re talking about! This is a beaut! I would buy this car over a Q7, X6, ML AMG, R8, Lamborghini Murceilago, the list goes on! (even if it was doulble thier price! this is toooo nice! over Beautiful. look at the aggressiveness, the sporty look. It looks like a shark but at the same time like a bull. hopefully it has a worth while engine in there. ***I want to work for Masserati** !
@mosimane:
I’ll let Phil defend himself, but I do happen to know the guy. He was an auto designer for 40 years, having worked on the first Mustang to the revolutionary Dodge Ram that pretty much flipped the truck industry on its head. I’m sure his opinion is quite educated!
That said, I figured posting this would have this effect– very polarizing opinions, very much a “love it or hate it” reaction to the design, no middle ground. So far, so true! On this one, though, I side with Phil.