Rolls-Royce may have been the pioneer early last year of a teak boat-like rear deck (it’s an option for its new Phantom convertible) but now Volkswagen has adopted the idea for a concept model for the recreational vehicle show that starts in Düsseldorf, Germany, this weekend.
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The Caddy Topos Sail design takes the nautical theme to the extent of having a wooden boat deck on its roof.
The concept, based on the smallest model in the VW van range, uses design cues from classic yachts and has a multi-functional roof covered with wooden decking surrounded by aluminium roof rails.
The wooden sun deck on the roof is accessed via four matching wooden and aluminium steps in the Caddy’s tailgate, and there are wooden inserts along the side of the vehicle and in the rear bumper.
The Dusseldorf Caravan Salon is open to the public from 30 August to 7 September.
