Friday, February 25, 2011

Preview: What's New in Geneva

In a series of new models can visitors of the Geneva Motor Show on 3 to 13 March 2011 forward. Previously held the two press days. The trend toward electric and hybrid vehicles continues unabated. Our preview is a preview of the new models, and certainly there will be this year yet another surprise or two.

Tributo Abarth Ferrari calls its special version of its 152 kW / 180 hp 695 500th based on the Fiat At Audi, there will be a study of a four-door, four-seat sedan for the A3 series. The concept vehicle is equipped with a five-cylinder turbo engine developing 300 kW / 408 PS. At BMW, the Active E to see an electric version of the 1 Series.

First, the construction of a test fleet of over 1,000 vehicles is planned. With the futuristic vision subscribed Roadster Copnnected Drive Bayern also give an outlook on the future of networking of car, driver and the immediate environment and to the Internet. Cadillac presents the sporty version of its CTS-V Sportwagon station wagon with 415 kW / 564 PS.

With the XTS Platinum Americans show a plug-in hybrid luxury sedan. Chevrolet Cruze builds the series in order of importance to Europe hatchback variant. The new Aveo is again in Geneva for the first time presented as a step-back version. Crowds would seem to be the Camaro, which comes as a convertible.

Citroën is the larger the DS3 DS4 to the side that has rear doors with hidden handles. An unusual picture at Ferrari: The FF for the first time a four-seater is available with all-wheel drive with the Italians in the spotlight. He also has a large trunk. Fiat's participation in Chrysler brought the Italians the model Freemont.

Behind it lies a European standards adapted Dodge Journey. Ford has announced a "pioneering" completely new car. Details will be announced but only on the first press. In addition, the new Ranger Wildtrak and Focus Electric, vertrek Concept and the C-Max as a plug-in hybrid called Energi will be on display.

Honda Accord presents the revised series and the Jazz as a hybrid. The exhibits will include a study of electric jazz. For Hyundai, it will be the long-awaited i40 seen as a combination. In addition, the study shows the Koreans Curb, which should appeal to the younger generation who value the networking of the vehicle to the Internet sets value.

Its European premiere experienced the coupe Veloster, which in addition to the passenger side of a rear door. Tuner Irmscher also discovered the electrical mobility and shows an roadster based on the in-house model 7 Jaguar XKR-S the new. It delivers 405 kW / 550 hp accelerates in 4.4 seconds from zero to 100 km / h.

The top speed is 300 km / h. Kia introduces the new Picanto, whose design is based on the larger Venga. Completely new is presented and the small car Rio. His dynamic style distinguishes him clearly from the predecessor. The exhibits will include a hybrid version of the Optima sedan. Lamborghini presents the Murciélago's successor.

It is powered by a V12 and has a passenger compartment that consists entirely of carbon. The lightweight construction is the super sports car is a very low power to weight ratio. Lancia enters into a symbiotic relationship with Chrysler. Independent innovation is the Ypsilon, which it will begin to operate as a five-door.

Flavia behind the concept and the theme of masks, however, the Chrysler 200 and 300 series And the Chrysler Grand Voyager derivative Lancia keep the Italians at you right now the model number. A possible small entry-level Infiniti shows the 4.40 meter long study Etherea. Mazda is the Minagi a view to a future compact SUV, while the study Shinari is a technology showcase.

Mercedes-Benz is represented by the new C-Class coupe in Geneva. Mini concept car shows the Rocketman Concept for the city. It is designed as a 3 +1 seater with 3 doors and only a little over three feet long. Mitsubishi will present a study, a new global small car. Esflow is the name of a study by Nissan.

It is the center of two between the two rear wheels installed electric motors. They speed up the sports car in under five seconds from zero to 100 km / h. The range should be up to 240 kilometers. Opel will issue the final production version of its electric cars with range Ampera Enver prolonged.

can recharge the vehicle, the gasoline engine, the battery for the electric drive while driving, has a range of more than 500 kilometers and is 160 km / h fast. The exhibits also will be a study that looks ahead to the next-generation Zafira. Peugeot shows the newly designed 308 and the 3008 Hybrid4.

Standards in terms of consumption is set in its segment of the Porsche Cayenne S hybrid. The 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers for reduced use of low rolling resistance tires to 6.8 liters. Full hybrid is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine with 245 kW / 333 hp and 34 kW / 47 hp electric engine.

Renault will present two new concept cars and the electric vans Kangoo Rapid Maxi ZE Captur The crossover study also looks at the future design strategy of the French brand, the R-space shows the Van future at Renault. Saab celebrates its first anniversary as an independent manufacturer of General Motors.

The Dutch sports car brand to Spyker belonging Sweden will show its flagship 9-5 as a combination and present a design study. With a show car Škoda will offer an outlook on future brand and design the new logo, introduced 2012th At the 110-year history of the Volkswagen Motorsport daughter remembers the special edition Fabia Monte Carlo with sports suspension, more dynamic look and the popular RS-interior.

Range Rover introduced the Range_e, a diesel hybrid version of the current model generation. After the presentation in Geneva, the new Evoque coupe and five-door this year will expand the model range of Range Rover for another series. The study Forspeed Smart awakens memories of the Cross Blade, this time the purist roadster is, therefore, but with doors.

Another difference: The new concept car uses an electric motor that accelerates the open smart with the missing front plate in 5.5 seconds from zero to 60 mph. The top speed is 120 km / h. The Korean automaker was acquired by Mahindra Ssangyong celebrates with the compact-SUV Korando his return to the German market.

Introduced is also the P Subaru introduces the Trezia, behind the Toyota Verso plugged-S. As a concept vehicles are also to see a Toyota with help arising sports cars and the future imprez. With the FT-86 Toyota will revive his 2012 sports car history. Speculated whether the production model will be called again Celica is.

The Yaris is presented as a hybrid, and the iQ is an electric version presented. With the Prius +, the first successful hybrid series developed by a van. Volkswagen shows in Geneva, the long-awaited golf convertible. The fabric roof can be in less than ten seconds, or close openable. Tickets go on sale at prices from 23 625 Euro has already begun.

Otherwise, the brand continues its strategy of external careful model development. Shall be shown in Geneva, the new Tiguan, being based mainly on the news a revised front and rear end. With the V60 plug-in hybrid Volvo will show a vehicle that is to have an average fuel consumption to EU standard of 1.9 liters.

The Volvo five-cylinder turbo diesel and an electric motor is to hit the market in 2012. The small sports car manufacturer Wiesmann will present the study of a Spyder. If the reactions from press and public are positive, mass production is not excluded. (Ampnet / jri)

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