Volvo Cars has revealed a new in-car luxury concept, Lounge Console, at the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show.
The Lounge Console concept replaces the front passenger seat with a space to accommodate various amenities.
Volvo Car design senior vice president Thomas Ingenlath said: "With our progressive approach to premium design and functionality we analyzed the needs and perspective of the chauffeur driven executive, designing the car around him or her in the spirit of our brand's aim.
"Removing the passenger seat enabled us to create an open space that dramatically changes the dynamics of the interior and led to a firework of ideas and new possibilities."
The design includes a large work table, which can rotate 90 degrees and power forward to display a large 17" media screen.
The table has an illuminated vanity mirror, a storage tray. An additional area for shoes is below the cushioned leg rest.
According to Volvo Car, the new design primarily serves business executive, providing a compact and versatile solution to expanded storage and comfort.
Ingenlath said: "The intention with this concept is to showcase two things - firstly that Volvo Cars is aware of the needs of our executive customers and secondly, that with design innovation and modern materials we can effectively create passenger experience that is unique in the premium car segment."
Image: Volvo XC90 excellence Lounge Console. Photo: courtesy of Volvo Car Group.
