If there is one segment of the industry that has remained the same over the years, it is the pickup truck. In fact, how can we reinvent a model that necessarily consists of three very specific design elements; an engine compartment, a cabin, as well as a body.
Despite everything, the evolution has been spectacular over the decades. Initially, say from the beginnings until the mid-90s, the improvements were mainly made on the mechanical level; improvement of engines, load capacities, towing, chassis, suspensions, etc.
Then, we then focused on the cabins, which have now become offices on wheels.
This development, which will continue with electrical proposals, will take us elsewhere. But where ? Well to get an idea, a sketch shared by the General Motors (GM) design department gives us a view into the future.
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Note that the sketch is not presented as a future model. However, it is clear that what is shown is strongly inspired by the current Chevrolet Silverado. The design of the front part is revealing in this regard. We notice a strong presence, marked by very sculpted features. Then there is this windshield which offers a hyper inclined angle; this will be useful in the future with the increased importance of aerodynamics to maximize every kilometer of electric range.
We also notice a cabin that seems spacious, delimited by the presence of a lowered (two-tone) roof. Also pay attention to the location of the handles, which suggests the presence of doors opening antagonistically. As for the cash register … well, it’s a cash register! The oversized wheels, of course, are typical of a sketch of the genre.
If there is one thing we would like to see on the pickup trucks of the future, it is the return of two-color approaches; this is a way to differentiate products that look alike and that are very numerous on the road.
The work is by Jacky Zhan, who has worked at the General Motors design studio since 2014.
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