Based on the Porsche Cayenne, the EDAG SUV makes a desirable car even more eye-catching with a dramatic lowering and re-shaping of the high-performance vehicle, itself based on the over-achieving Volkswagen Touareg.

Styling and body fabrication for the vehicle was by EDAG Engineering and Design AG.

It has been brought to Melbourne by EDAG Australia, which provides engineering and design services to car companies.

The most startling features of the EDAG SUV are a roofline lowered (or chopped) by 70 mm, flared guards and, as displayed in Melbourne, a matt red paint finish.

Massive wedge-shaped side skirts visually emphasise the SUV's urge to storm forward and the front bumper features large air inlets for the intercoolers of the 447 kilowatt turbocharged engine.

In classic show-car style, the vehicle boasts huge 23-inch wheels with ultra-low profile 315/25 tyres.

Inside, each of the four occupants has a separate sport seat, separated by a futuristic, full-length centre console that houses an on-board infotainment system with Blaupunkt monitors, DVD player and Sony PS2 game console.