2005 Ford SYNus Concept

Remember that windowless rear hatch mentioned previously? When looking back from the driver's seat you won't notice the lack of a

When looking back from the driver's seat you won't notice the lack of a window thanks to a massive widescreen LCD screen attached to the inside panel. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

window thanks to a massive widescreen LCD screen attached to the inside panel. It acts as the window via a close circuit camera pointed rearward, or if bored with the outside world, a large as life entertainment monitor, capable of browsing the net or displaying a favorite DVD.

While everyone is lulled into a sense of security within its cabin, the SYNus should also be able to dash away from would-be attackers quickly thanks to a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L 4-cylinder Duratorq diesel engine with 134 horsepower and a staggering 236 lb-ft of torque. Remember, it's about the size of a Kia

This concept runs on bio-mass diesel, an 80 percent mix of conventional diesel plus 20 percent biologically sourced non-toxic biodegradable diesel fuel. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

Rio, which should mean the front wheels should light up with little provocation.

Always considerate of the economy, this concept runs on bio-mass diesel, an 80 percent mix of conventional diesel plus 20 percent biologically sourced (i.e. agricultural byproducts and/or restaurant grease) non-toxic biodegradable diesel fuel. Yes, that also means all your attackers will need to do in order to catch up with you is follow their noses for the smell of fast food.

Underpinning the SYNus is the Fiesta's MacPherson strut front suspension and semi-independent torsion-beam rear setup, which Ford attests delivers "nimble, confident handling".