Terix スポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークル by Shanghai Art and Design Academy is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 車両・モビリティ・輸送デザイン Competition Category.
鉄車両· 2026
Terix スポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークル
by Shanghai Art and Design Academy
Client: SADA Product Design Team
A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 車両 Category
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The Design
About Terix スポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークル
Terixは、都市部の通勤とアウトドアでのキャンプの両方に対応するライトオフロード仕様のスポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークルです。電気とガソリンのハイブリッドパワートレインを採用し、日常走行では電動、オフロード走行ではガソリンエンジンを用います。シートは折りたたみと回転によりフラットなベッドとなり、一体型のルーフテントは数分で展開できます。ボディフレームは高張力鋼とアルミ合金を組み合わせ、軽量化と剛性向上を両立しました。テントには撥水オックスフォード生地と軽量アルミ製サポートを使用しています。1台の車で2つのライフスタイルを叶えるデザインです。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鉄賞
Terix スポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークルは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Terix スポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークルは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Terix スポーツ・ユーティリティ・ビークルは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Terix Light Off-Road SUV is an electric-petrol hybrid designed for both urban commuting and outdoor camping. It features integrated tents, foldable seats, and flexible space for immediate arrive and camp convenience, balancing efficiency with terrain adaptability.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 4477mmX2416mmX1976mm
- Tags
- Dual-Scenario Adaptability
- Production Technology
- The realization of this product relies on the integration of advanced power technology and material processing techniques. The core of the power system is an electric-petrol hybrid assembly, featuring an optimized combination of high-efficiency electric motors and energy-saving engines, paired with an intelligent power distribution system to ensure smooth and efficient transition between dual modes. The body frame is composed of a hybrid material of high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, manufactured through a single-stage stamping process that reduces the vehicle’s weight while enhancing structural rigidity and impact resistance. The portable tent features water- and wear-resistant oxford cloth fabric, combined with lightweight aluminum alloy supports for quick deployment and storage; the seats incorporate high-elastic memory foam and stain-resistant leather to balance comfort and practicality. Surface treatments employ electroplating for rust prevention and eco-friendly painting technologies to ensure the vehicle’s durability in complex outdoor environments. The entire product is assembled using modular techniques, enabling efficient coordination between power, space, and functional modules.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part was deeply integrating two conflicting scenarios into one coherent system, not merely adding features. The core creative challenge was balancing urban efficiency (lightweight, aerodynamic, economical) with off-road ruggedness (powerful, durable, high-clearance) within a single vehicle identity. Key obstacles included:
1.Technical: Engineering a hybrid system for seamless mode-switching and optimizing a modular body to transform space without compromising safety or adding excessive weight.
2.Design: Fusing urban elegance and off-road ruggedness into a unified aesthetic language.
3.Functional: Ensuring camping features (tent, bed) were instantly usable yet didn't hinder daily driving comfort or storage.
Overcoming these required advanced materials (high-strength steel, aluminum), smart power-distribution algorithms, and a relentless focus on unified, user-centered design over compartmentalized solutions. - Research
- Based on the provided design document, here is a summary of the key research and development components in English:
Research Background
The project addresses the modern user's dual need for an efficient urban commuter and a capable vehicle for spontaneous outdoor camping. It identifies gaps in traditional vehicles, which often force a compromise between fuel efficiency/urban comfort and off-road performance/camping utility.
Methods
The core method was a holistic, dual-scenario design philosophy. This involved deep integration (not just addition) of three systems: 1) An intelligent electric-petrol hybrid powertrain, 2) A flexible, modular interior space with transformable seats, and 3) Integrated camping modules like a roof tent. Inspiration was drawn from biomimicry, specifically the hippo's amphibious adaptability.
Tools
Key tools included intelligent power distribution algorithms for the hybrid system, modular body architecture and precision mechanical components for space transformation, and advanced materials (high-strength steel/aluminum alloy, durable fabrics) for lightweight durability.
Participants
While not explicitly stated, the design implicitly involved modern urban individuals or families who value both daily commuting efficiency and the ability to easily access high-quality outdoor recreation without extensive preparation.
Results
The result is the Terix SUV, a vehicle that successfully transitions between an energy-efficient city car and a ready-to-camp off-roader. Key outcomes include seamless mode switching, rapid interior transformation into a sleeping space, and instant tent deployment, achieving the arrive-and-camp vision.
Insights
The primary insight was that true innovation required deep functional integration rather than simple feature addition. The biggest challenge was balancing conflicting priorities (e.g., urban elegance vs. off-road ruggedness, space efficiency vs. comfort, low weight vs. high strength). Success was achieved by unifying design language and optimizing system-wide priorities, proving that a single vehicle can effectively bridge two distinct lifestyles. - Inspiration
- Terix SUV draws triple inspiration from the hippo: its amphibious adaptability inspires the electric-petrol hybrid for city/off-road use; its robust, rounded form shapes the vehicle's elegant yet rugged design,and its rest anywhere instinct translates into integrated tents and foldable seats for instant arrive and camp convenience. This bridges natural wisdom with modern travel, enabling one vehicle for dual urban and outdoor lifestyles.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Sep. 2024 in Shanghai and finished in August 2025 in Shanghai
- Operation Flow
- Operating the Terix is simple. Think of it as a smart companion. For daily driving, it efficiently uses electric power. Off-road, it seamlessly boosts petrol power for strength.
The real magic happens when you stop. With a few easy actions, the seats fold and rotate, transforming the interior into a flat bed. The integrated roof tent pops up in minutes, creating an instant shelter. This smart transformation removes all the hassle of packing and setting up equipment. It delivers a better result by turning travel time directly into relaxation time, letting you enjoy nature the moment you arrive. - Team Members
- Designer:WANG Huajie
Designer:XIANG Jinwu
Designer:LEI Congying
Designer:CHEN Yan
Designer:CHEN Rong
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