- Hyundai showcased the Mobilet, an autonomous toilet pod with a stealth food truck mode
- BMW's M3 CS Touring video featured a fake hair on screen trick fooling many viewers
- Suzuki introduced Slimny, a fictional ultra-thin two-wheel-drive SUV inspired by motorcycles
Every year, April 1 gives carmakers the perfect chance to show their playful side on April Fools day, and 2025 was no different. From bizarre concept vehicles to clever social media illusions, brands went all out to prank enthusiasts across the globe. Some jokes looked surprisingly believable, while others were hilariously over the top. Here are five of the smartest and funniest automotive April Fools' pranks that had fans doing double takes before realizing they'd been fooled.
Hyundai's Mobilet
On April Fools Day, Hyundai arguably stole the show with the Mobilet, a futuristic autonomous toilet on wheels. Presented as a pilot project for cities like Tokyo, Paris and Seoul, the pod-like vehicle even had its own app, facial recognition, ambient lighting and aroma diffuser. The most outrageous bit was its "stealth mode," where it could supposedly transform into a food truck. The prank was so detailed that many almost believed it.
BMW's Hair-On-Screen Trick
BMW kept things simple yet brilliantly effective. In a reel featuring the M3 CS Touring, the brand embedded what looked like a strand of hair stuck on viewers' screens. Thousands instinctively tried wiping their phones before realizing the "hair" was actually part of the video itself. It was minimal effort in concept, but hugely successful in execution.
Suzuki Slimny
Suzuki's fictional Slimny imagined the Jimny as an ultra-thin, single-track SUV inspired by a motorcycle. Dubbed the world's first "two-wheel-drive four-wheel-drive," it was hilariously absurd yet strangely believable considering the Jimny's cult appeal.
Porsche's Tattoo Configurator
Porsche took personalization to the next level by jokingly offering a tattoo service through Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. Buyers could supposedly get a matching tattoo of their car in the same factory paint shade. It was weird, premium and perfectly on-brand.
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Honda's Cat-Friendly Cabin
Honda's prank may have been the cutest of the lot. It introduced catnip-lined seats, scratch-post gear shifters and fishbowl-style infotainment screens designed specifically for cats. While clearly fake, pet lovers secretly wished this one was real.
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These pranks proved that even the world's biggest carmakers know how to have fun, and sometimes, their fake ideas sound good enough for production.