Audi Cetus

Niko Kapa has been awarded the highest distinction in European Product Design Awards with the innovative design of an hydrogen-powered, zero-emission city car.

Niko Kapa has been awarded the highest distinction in European Product Design Awards with the innovative design of Audi Cetus receiving Platinum Prize in Transportation category. The Audi Cetus is a hydrogen-powered, zero-emission city car, designed to change everyday city travel. The idea was to create a car for two people that will be likeable and fun, in an effort to restore excitement to the experience of driving. A playful conceptual exercise, truly embraces aerodynamics to both reduce energy consumption and form part of a future design aesthetic.

Niko Kapa, Audi Cetus, 2017
Niko Kapa, Audi Cetus, 2017
Niko Kapa, Audi Cetus, 2017
Niko Kapa, Audi Cetus, sketch

  Characterized by soft lines and user friendly features, the surface design flows with motion of the fluid around the body that is made to run on the road. The low profile was developed and customised extensively after ergonomic trials in order to minimize the height of the car and subsequently the air turbulence on the back.