- Presented at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show
- Concept car for the Laguna Nevada estate
- Imaginatively and carefully executed
- Well-preserved condition
- No reserve
Before the advent of MPVs and SUVs, families generally turned to estate models to transport their children and luggage. The estate developed from a purely utilitarian vehicle into a stylish car that was pleasant to use, which is perfectly reflected in the Evado concept car, presented at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show.
The extremely spacious Evado prefigured the Laguna estate, which went on sale as the Nevada a few months later. In order to lose its strictly functional character, the designers gave the car a stylish appearance with a rear window incorporating the tail-lamps and, at the front, a smooth design integrating the bumper, headlamps and grille. The passengers were treated to electrochromic glass with progressive and adjustable tinting, as well as features never seen before on this type of vehicle: in the front, a Carminat navigation system; in the middle row, a console for teenagers to listen to CDs individually; and for the kids in the back, a toybox built into the floor. The upholstery was in leather and cloth, while the fake wood protective strips along the sides of the car harked back to the American ‘woodies’. With the Evado, the estate became a car of character, a car to enjoy!
According to its datasheet, the car was already in the collection and is fitted with an 1800cc type F3PD engine.
As a concept car, it does not have a chassis number and cannot be registered for use on the road, but its well-preserved condition is a fitting tribute to its originality and elegant design.
Crédit photos © Peter Singhof