Founded 138 years ago, Triumph Motor Company emerged as an early trailblazer in the automotive industry. The company specialized in crafting four-door saloons and two-door sports coupes. However, as is often the case, even the most prosperous ventures meet their demise, and Triumph ultimately halted its operations in the early 1980s, the Triumph intellectual property is currently owned by BMW. Now the Triumph brand has returned, albeit in the form of a one-off concept created by UK based automotive design house Makkina.

Makkina created the Triumph TR25 Concept to celebrate 25 years of existence, and also to celebrate the classic British roadster. Calling it the “Reawakening the Triumph story 100 years since it began”, Makkina’s TR25 Concept pays homage to the record-breaking 1950s Jabbeke’ Triumph TR2, MVC575.

When it comes to vehicle design, it can be tempting to go overboard with excessive styling, and Lamborghini and Ferrari have often been associated with this tendency. However, achieving a simple and elegant shape is a challenging task, particularly given the present climate of automotive design.

Makkina deserves commendation for their exceptional work on the TR25 Concept, successfully combining a simple yet captivating design language. Rather than relying on nostalgic references to the past, the TR25 appears as a fresh and innovative concept, standing on its own as a unique creation.

The Makkina TR25 concept utilizes a pure electric donor platform, specifically the 170bhp BMW i3S.