"Minimal surfaces, exposed structure, and a new design language rooted in function."
- Carlos
"Reimagined an off-road icon through a contemporary lens- Precise, stripped, and unapologetically agressive"
- Carlos
The Origin...
The project began with a simple question:
What if we reimagined the Pathfinder as if it were purpose-built for the Baja 1000 today?
That question sparked months of sketches, proportion studies, and deep research into 1990s off-road culture. We broke down the Pathfinder’s original geometry — the upright cabin, compact overhangs, and purposeful stance — and rebuilt it into something leaner, faster, and more aggressive. A machine designed to devour sand, dust, and rock at speed.
Our goal was to preserve the Pathfinder’s core honesty — its pure utility — while stripping away anything unnecessary. What remained was a form defined entirely by function and restraint: wide fenders sculpted around massive suspension travel, a minimalist shell floating over exposed tubular architecture, and a sharp, modern silhouette that feels both familiar and otherworldly.
The Design.
The Haste design language guided every surface — clean volumes, mechanical honesty, and a deliberate absence of ornamentation.
Every panel was modeled with the logic of racing: quick access, minimal weight, and maximum rigidity.
The exposed chassis and suspension geometry were crafted to celebrate the mechanics themselves — the raw anatomy of motion rendered in form. Lighting, vents, and intakes followed the same philosophy: bold, functional, and brutally simple. Nothing added for show. Everything earned through purpose.
The Journey.
When the form was complete, the second half of the process began — bringing it to life through light.
Each render was treated like a studio portrait of a real prototype: controlled illumination, photographic imperfection, and cinematic tonality carefully layered to create presence.
The goal was never perfection, but believability — to make the Pathfinder feel tangible, as if it had just rolled out of a secret workshop in the desert.
Every frame was composed through the lens of a photographer obsessed with detail, material, and atmosphere, capturing not just a design, but the possibility of a machine that could exist tomorrow.
"What began as a nostalgic spark evolved into a complete redesign."
- Carlos
"The goal was never perfection, but believability — to make the Pathfinder feel tangible, as if it had just rolled out of a secret workshop in the desert."
- Carlos
CREDITS
Design + Modeling + Rendering - Colorsponge
Tire 3D Modeler - Clayton Sjoerdsma
Tire Scan + Processing - Eric Martin + Clayton Sjoerdsma
Toyo Tire - Stan Chen
HDRI - CGIBACKGROUNDS.COM
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