Rinspeed Budii Concept to Debut at Geneva Motor Show

The Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the press next month, is a top venue for supercars and other exotic reveals. Appropriately vehicle builder and tuner Rinspeed is debuting an autonomous concept called the Budii.

Surprisingly this design study is based on the BMW i3 and was engineered by Swiss firm 4erC. Described by the company as a “trans-urban SUV” this concept is, not surprisingly, electrically driven, which is in lock-step with current trends.

Beyond this it features an adjustable air-suspension that can raise or lower the body a total of 100 millimeters. The Budii also rides on 19-inch, eight-spoke Borbet alloy wheels.

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This concept may be autonomous but the driver can still have a little fun if desired. A robotic arm can hand the steering wheel off to the front passenger, allowing them to pilot the vehicle on twisty pavement or even off road. Not surprisingly the Budii features steer-by-wire technology so the wheel can be placed just about anywhere.

This wildly styled vehicle looks like a cross between a BMW and a Land Rover, with flattened, scowling headlamps and aggressive bumpers. It’s just as futuristic inside, with a gigantic touch-screen display dominating the center console as well as bright colors and unique materials.

Look for the Rinspeed Budii to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in just a couple weeks.