The first Apple Car could look like a lot of things, but Vanarama has taken inspiration from Apple products and created a 3D concept render that can be explored inside and out.
The concept is completely speculative, but Vanarama says it has based the SUV model on genuine Apple patents.
The way the seats fully rotation to transform the interior into a living room setup is one of the features based on Apple patents.
The coach doors, which offer greater flexibility for passenger movement and loading, with scooped windows that increase headroom when boarding, are one of the areas inspired by Apple patents.
There are also touches based on Apple patents, such as a dashboard and navigation screen, and a built-in intelligent assistant in the steering column.
The style is inspired by Apple products, such as the retractable door handles that look like iPhone buttons, and the mesh-like grille that looks like the Mac Pro's circular vent. The frosted white finish is a popular color scheme.
Patents don't guarantee that Apple will build an Apple Car, but they do give evidence that the company is researching vehicle development, and plenty of reports suggest Apple is going down the car track wholesale.
According to a report last month, Apple is working on a car that will be fully self-sufficient. Apple wants to design a car that doesn't have a steering wheel or pedals, and has an interior that's aimed at hands-off driving. Apple is still discussing the inclusion of a steering wheel so people can take over in an emergency situation.
The Lifestyle Vehicle from Canoo has passengers sitting on the sides of the vehicle facing one another, and Apple is considering a similar design.
It is said that Apple will have a self-driving car ready for sale in four years. If Apple can develop a full self-driving system, it will be able to hit that goal. Check out our Apple Car recap.
