Italdesign Aztec Concept Car (1988): An Unusual Interior with Two Steering Wheels

One of the Most Eccentric Concept Cars of the Late 1980s — Italdesign Aztec — Captures Attention Again with Its Futuristic Interior

The Italdesign Aztec, one of the most eccentric concept cars of the late 1980s, has once again attracted the attention of car enthusiasts thanks to its futuristic interior. Presented at the 1988 Turin Auto Show, the vehicle was created as a tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Italdesign studio.

Key interior features:

• Two separate cockpits — one for the driver, one for the passenger

• Two steering wheels: the left for driving, the right as auxiliary

• The passenger controlled multimedia and navigation systems

• A central display showed technical and navigation data

This architectural concept emphasized the interaction between the driver and the “co-pilot”, inspired by aircraft cockpits.

Although the Aztec remained a concept, its design is still discussed today as an example of avant-garde thinking and human-machine interface experimentation.