Said to be the single largest international automotive event in South Africa, the Johannesburg International Motor Show will play host to a multitude of local manufacturers who will be showcasing various exciting new models. And among these will be the Ford Evos Concept which came in to the scene back in 2011.

Ford Marketing Manager Gavin Golightly says that “the Ford Evos Concept was specifically developed to introduce the new Ford design direction while also showcasing future smart technologies. While you will never see this car on the road key design elements and innovations will be applied to forthcoming Ford vehicles.”

New design direction

The new global design DNA has provided Ford’s worldwide design teams with a common framework to guide the creation of new products, enabling them to shape a coherent family of distinctive vehicles sharing the same fundamental design character.

The bespoke four-door coupe comes with dramatic hinged gullwing-style doors that open up to a futuristic interior covered in premium materials and a cloud based computing system. With the length of a typical C-segment car, the concept’s bulging hood, LED headlights and an Aston Martin-like grille conceal Ford’s unique new design language, which will be evident in future models.

Ford Evos Concept focussed on driver health

Ford researchers have also incorporated technologies to enhance driver health and wellness while at the wheel with features such as the heart-rate monitoring seat and certified allergy-free interiors connect to the cloud to monitor the physical state and workload of the driver, and adjust the driving experience accordingly.

“The role of the Ford Evos Concept is to give a clear message about where Ford is heading. Its modern design gives an indication of Ford’s intent to continue to offer a range of smart technologies, already evidenced in South Africa with the award winning EcoBoost engines and SYNC system,” adds Golightly.

The Johannesburg Motor Show will be open to the public from 18-27 October 2013.

Ford Evos Concept Gallery