Renault Morphoz: autonomous transformer with a range of up to 700 km

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Renault Morphoz: autonomous transformer with a range of up to 700 km

This electric car changes shape and has Level 3 autonomy.

 

 

 

 

Yesterday was supposed to open the 90th edition of the Geneva Motor Show20. The coronavirus failed this event, but the scheduled car premieres will take place. And one of them is the conceptual Renault Morphoz. As the name suggests, this is not a simple concept, so will the car of the future. At least according to Renault, who claim that the Morphoz "blends features of a sedan, SUV and coupe in a unique design optimized for efficiency and serenity."

Generally speaking, this is a shape-shifting crossover that relies on Level 3 autonomy, all-electric drive and based on the new CMF-EV platform, which will serve as the basis for a new family of Renault-branded electric cars.

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From a compact 400-mile crossover to a mid-size 700-mile crossover! The most intriguing feature of Renault Morphoz's character is its ability to "physically and technologically adapt between two modes."

The new architecture allows the batteries to be positioned under the floor at the rear, ensuring a low center of gravity and a short front cover. This increases the length of the passenger compartment and the ability to move the instrument panel forward when extra space is to be released for passengers - especially the rear passenger's feet.

The Renault Morphoz can be transformed into two different modes: the shorter and longer versions, called City and Travel. The first one is 4.4 m long and its wheelbase is 2.73 m. It is equipped with a 40 kWh battery with a range of up to 400 km.

The Morphoz Travel version increases to 4.80 m and the wheelbase is now 2.93 m. This allows the installation of a larger 90 kWh battery that can travel up to 700 km.

This transformation may be the case of pre-created stations (at the moment it sounds still abstract, but we do not know the future of what it will offer us), where a smaller one can be replaced with a larger battery (and vice versa).

In terms of design, the concept shows us a new interpretation of the C-shaped light signature that the company will use in its future electric vehicles.

The interior of the Renault Morphoz is as futuristic as the concept of the car itself. A 10.2-inch-diameter dashboard is integrated into the steering wheel. The dashboard is configurable, as is the coupe itself, with the front passenger seat facing the rear two.

The technological arsenal of the model is huge, so we cannot go into detail. Suffice it to say that Renault Morphoz relies on Level 3, 5G on-board autonomy, AI.