Porsche shows off the interior of the Renndienst concept
Porsche showed us the Renndienst concept car last year, a design that was apparently discarded years before then. It, along with other concepts, was brought back with the huge demand for electric power and now, this pod-like van has an interior to show.
“We thought about how we could still give a distinctly Porsche flair to a passenger compartment that is so far removed from the classic sports-car interior. And how autonomous driving could be designed.” – Michael Mauer, chief designer.
The interior of the Porsche Renndienst concept.
The Porsche Renndienst concept was designed to be a six-seater MPV that makes use of battery power and autonomous driving. It makes a whole lot of sense for Porsche to have brought this one back out of storage. The actual car itself looks like it could be ready to deploy in space and the interior is not much different.
Even though the design is for a fully autonomous car, Porsche still wants it to be drivable. This is why there is a full cockpit that is front and centre of the Renndienst. Interestingly, there is no lack of buttons like most futuristic concepts. While there are loads of screens, Porsche has still equipped this interior with haptic buttons to help keep the driver’s attention on the road.
When the driver no longer wants to drive, their seat can rotate 180-degrees to face the passengers and be part of the conversation. The middle row consists of two individual bucket seats, much like the one in the front while at the back is a long curvy bench. Perfect for lounging.
“The bench seat allows a different sitting angle due to its curved sides—we can turn towards each other. It is a particularly communicative area that invites relaxation, offering alternative seating positions for talking, working, and relaxing.” – Michael Mauer
Another interesting feature of the Porsche Renndienst concept is the asymmetrical windows.
“One side is closed; passengers can retreat there,” explains interior design chief Auerbach. “The other side enjoys a large window bank for an unobstructed view outside. When we close the doors, the interior feels like a protective capsule. The other side enjoys a large window bank for an unobstructed view outside. When we close the doors, the interior feels like a protective capsule.” – Markus Auerbach, head of interior design.
