If you’ve been off-roading before, it’s likely you remember bouncing around the back of a 4×4.
But the days of clinging on for dear life could soon be a thing of the past, if a new concept car is anything to go by.
The concept vehicle, called The Huntress, features wheels that can twist autonomously to cope with uneven terrains.
The Huntress is an electric off-road concept car designed by Connery Xu, that wouldn’t be out of place in the Transformers franchise.
The two-seater vehicle features an independent suspension system, which allows each wheel to move autonomously in response to different conditions.
Half of the car’s body is also able to twist off-road according to different conditions, such as uneven terrains and bumpy roads.
The front of the car features an unusual set of headlights that can rotate horizontally, according to Mr Xu’s sketches.
As the lights rotate, they reveal another set of headlights, providing drivers with better visibility in dark or foggy conditions.
Meanwhile, the electric motor is placed at the rear of the car, with spare tires also positioned between the two back wheels.
Unfortunately, the car is currently still a concept, and it remains unclear when, or if, it could become a reality.
However, it offers an interesting glimpse at what the future of off-roading could look like.
The Huntress isn’t the first concept car to hit the headlines in recent weeks.
Earlier this month, Hyundai’s ‘walking car’ concept moved a step closer to reality after the vehicle manufacturer unveiled a new $20 million (£16 million) development centre to expedite its arrival.
The aim of the New Horizon Studio, which has opened in Montana in the US, is to build vehicles for future customers who want or need to travel over terrains which are challenging for conventional ground vehicles.
Video: Hyundai share concept of ‘walking’ car that climbs over tough terrain
It will focus on the development of Ultimate Mobility Vehicles (UMVs), including a car with legs that can simply walk over anything it struggles to drive over.
The South Korean firm previously showcased designs for UMVs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2019.
The Elevate concept, which resembles the All Terrain Armoured Transport (AT-AT) walkers found in the Star Wars universe, combines a traditional wheel with a leg that unfolds for dangerous terrain.
