Well, the (near) future is here and Mercedes has teamed up with Scandinavian "golf car" manufacturer Garia to make the Mercedes golf cart a reality. The new cart isn't much like the Vision, but it has been given a modern makeover, with features like a touchscreen infotainment system, built-in refrigerator and carbon fiber construction.

Golf is a glamorous pastime enjoyed by some of the world's richest and most powerful men and women, but the typical golf cart looks like an overgrown child's toy. While there certainly are nicer golf carts out there, Mercedes is answering the call for a more luxurious, modern design.

As the company puts it: "While golf has developed into a premium sport with a modern face, golf carts have remained almost unchanged for decades."

Mercedes-Benz Style, the lifestyle design division responsible for collaborative projects like the Arrow460-Granturismo yacht and luxury plane cabin, came up with its idea of a better golf cart and worked with Garia to build it out.