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Merry Christmas, everybody! By now, all those presents should be nicely tucked under the tree (unless you've already got to them and torn the wrapping to shreds). Although today isn't really about gifts (okay, maybe it sort of is), the story of Santa and his reindeer is obviously a necessary one to tell each holiday. Over the past few years, car manufacturers, with the help of publications like Car Magazine, have begun developing their own ideas and designs of how Santa could better make it around the globe. They've created more beautiful, more efficient, and more spacious "sleighs" to help the big man have a more comfortable journey. Check out what wild rides they came up with in these 20 Car-Inspired Santa Sleigh Designs.
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Porsche
Porsche Clearly thinks the design of the vehicles they already have is just fine, so they tossed a couple skis up front and called it a day.
Opel
You know those bugs that can stand on the top of pond water? That's what this reminds us of. But in the best way.
Bentley
Bentley didn't want to lose its current appeal, so it maintained the two giant headlamps on each side, and it appears to have a floating gift bag tied to the rear of the vehicle.
Rolls-Royce
The long, oustretched front end of this thing gives it the signature Rolls-Royce look and keeps an undestated classiness by leaving out the futuristic rocket burners.
Ford
We've always told you that you'd be pleasantly surprised how much room is in these new compact cars.
Nissan
Here's a novel idea from the SC01: Put the toys in the front! Sounds like the recipe for a nosedive, if you ask us.
Ford
It's like a cooler, more functional version of the Plymouth Prowler.
Mini
Mini went for the car-commercial makeover with the giant bow on top.
Mercedes-Benz
This design is like a cross between this gigantic yacht and a Benz wagon. Except, there's apparently no space for the gifts inside? Get the hell out of there, Rudolph. Think of the kids!
Volkswagen
Volkswagen's sketch is easily the most practical, but it's not really even a sleigh. It's just a concept car with a trailer hitched to the back. Regardless, its sporty coupe design is eye-catching, so we'll allow it.
Jaguar
Ever wonder what the magic bullet would look like in vehicle form?
Mazda
No rotary engine here! Just a sleek design that cuts through the air and has spots for Santa's little helpers to come along for the ride.
Bentley
This design keeps the luxury brand's signature Continental tail lights and oval pipes. But why are all these Santas wearing sun glasses? And is that champagne popped in the back!?
Audi
C'mon, Audi. You didn't even put any effort into this.
Aston Martin
Considering what types of gadgets Aston gives Mr. Bond, we can only imagine the types of things we find in this sleigh. It's probably got snow-detection, a heat shield, cocoa dispenser, and ice slicks for those non-believers.
Ford
Packing a 123-horsepower, 1.0-liter EcoBoost, this ride is easily the most eco-aware of the bunch (Santa already had the ultimate resource, with the whole reindeer power thing). The design is based on the Evos concept that has been rumored to be heavily influencing the look of the upcoming Mustang.
Ford Transit
The American car manufacturer hooked Claus up with the new 2014 Transit Connect and got this statement from the big man: "My goal is and always has been giving presents to good girls and boys, and a new sleigh will make that process more effective," he says. "Let's face it, every year there are more children who earn presents. Things are simply getting out of control, and my old sleigh just isn't going to be able to hack it much longer. With the new sleigh, I will be able to travel faster and carry more toys." Must have been one hell of an interview to lock down.
Ferrari
If Ferrari was trying to go for the Star Wars Pod Racer look, then they've succeeded.
Lexus
It's sort of cheating, simply tossing an already-designed car on top of some skates, but its "Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser" name is sweet, and it's got 800 reindeer horsepower. Hard to top that.
Land Rover
Land Rover did a fantastic job of keeping the "gliding" feeling that comes with the sleigh, without actually using rails under the vehicle. The four wheel-like creations still give the cabin a floating look. This is probably what the iRobot Santa would look like.