Terix 运动型多用途车 by Shanghai Art and Design Academy

Terix 运动型多用途车 by Shanghai Art and Design Academy is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 车辆、出行与交通设计 Competition Category.

铁车辆· 2026

Terix 运动型多用途车

by Shanghai Art and Design Academy

Client: SADA Product Design Team

A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 车辆 Category

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The Design

About Terix 运动型多用途车

Terix是一款轻型越野运动型多用途车，专为城市通勤与户外露营双重需求而设计。Terix采用油电混合动力系统，日常行驶使用纯电驱动，越野工况则由汽油动力提供支持。座椅可折叠并旋转，放平后形成平整床铺，车顶集成式帐篷可在数分钟内完成展开。车身框架结合高强度钢与铝合金，在减轻重量的同时提升了刚性。帐篷选用防水牛津布面料，搭配轻质铝合金支架。该设计让一辆车同时满足两种生活方式。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铁奖

Terix 运动型多用途车是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计Terix 运动型多用途车将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。Terix 运动型多用途车因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。

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