Foxtron Model D Electric Car | 2024

Location: Taiwan
Designers: Pininfarina SpA., Cambiano (TO), Italy
Manufacturer: Hon Hai Technology Group (FOXCONN), Taipei, Taiwan
Photographers: Pininfarina SpA

The MODEL D is 5.1 meters long and has a wheelbase of 3.2 meters, providing a spacious and comfortable seating space. It is equipped with a pneumatic suspension system to improve driving stability. The active suspension allows the height to be adjusted from 15 mm to 25 mm. The body design incorporates S-ducts and air curtains specially designed to reduce wind resistance, bringing the drag coefficient to a low 0.23. The MODEL D’s styling design was jointly developed with renowned Italian design house Pininfarina, infusing a sense of harmony to the family of electric vehicles that has been a collaborative work of the Italian and Taiwanese bellwethers.

The MODEL D is based on the design concept of LMUV (Lifestyle Multipurpose Utility Vehicle) and combines the advantages found in SUV and MPV segments. It is a multifunctional hybrid model and adopts Foxconn’s latest generation platform technology.

The design team took great care in creating the Model D from the inside out, focusing on maximizing interior space while maintaining a sleek, aerodynamic exterior. This approach provides exceptional visibility and a modern, athletic feel that appeals to today’s drivers. The Model D is a significant evolution from traditional SUVs, offering a spacious cabin wrapped in a monolithic, aerodynamic body. The cooperation between Pininfarina and Foxconn enabled the creatopm pf a cohesive family of electric vehicles that includes the Model E, Model B, and now the Model D.

For nearly 95 years, Pininfarina has been at the forefront of merging art and technology, and this partnership with Foxconn represents a natural alignment of the companies’ shared culture of perfection and innovation.

Foxconn and Pininfarina’s collaboration dates back to 2021, with the introduction of the electric Model E, a luxury sedan featuring cutting-edge technology. This was followed by the Model B in 2022, a stylish urban crossover that combines beauty with high performance. All vehicles, including the new Model D, have been meticulously crafted at Pininfarina’s atelier in Cambiano, Italy, where the team has a long tradition of building bespoke models, small series, and prototypes for some of the world’s most prestigious automotive brands.

Foxconn’s innovative approach to electric vehicle manufacturing, combined with Pininfarina’s design legacy, positions the newly unveiled models as a major step forward in sustainable transportation, underscoring both companies’ commitment to redefining the future of mobility.