Volkswagen has revealed the first official photos of the Amarok pickup, the production version of the Search and Rescue (SAR) concept the automaker unveiled in Hanover, Germany, in September last year.
The Amarok reflects the latest Volkswagen design DNA with frontal styling in line with the latest Transporter and Golf. It is 5250mm long with a ladder frame chassis and will be offered with a choice of rear-wheel drive and switchable or permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
The new truck will be built in Volkswagen's South American factory in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It will be initially available as a four-door double cab version from launch starting in its native South America in early 2010. A single cab model will follow in 2011.
As with its exterior design, the interior also resembles Volkswagen's passenger cars. The company is touting class-leading headroom and ample legroom for passengers on the rear bench seat. Though the cabin can accomodate five, interior storage space can be increased by folding the rear seat if only two people are traveling.
Audi revealed the all-new A8 flagship at Design Miami last night, part of the brand's 100th anniversary year celebrations. Made from lightweight aluminum, the exterior design of the new car features progressive design elements - including a coupé-like roofline and the brand's now characteristic ‘tornado' line which separates the DLO from the dynamic, sculptured surfaces - while its single-frame grille has been given a sculptured, three-dimensional look which emphasizes the car's width.
Measuring 5137mm in length, 1949mm in width and 1460mm in height, the new luxury sedan is generously dimensioned and, as expected, significantly exceeds in length and width of its predecessor as well as its competitors. Its height, however, remains below that of its immediate rivals in Germany and its 2992mm wheelbase ensures ample space within its luxuriously-appointed cabin.
Finished to a high standard with craftsman-level workmanship, the interior further reinforces Audi's reputation for quality and ergonomics. Based on a ‘wraparound' theme, the cabin is encircled by a circumferential curve - a theme inspired by luxury yachts. The large curve integrates a sleek and low IP, which features a prominent 8-inch wide screen, while Audi's advanced MMI and HVAC controls have been relocated to the center tunnel, ahead of the asymmetrically-mounted gear selector. In typical Audi tradition, a multitude of interior colors and materials can be specified by the discerning customer as can the optional ambient light package.
BMW revealed the all-new 5 Series in Munich yesterday. The sixth-generation of the executive sedan features an athletic design with balanced proportions and evolutionary design elements.
The aesthetic of the car is achieved through a design emblematic of BMW. At the front are a long hood and the automaker's characteristic kidney grille, inclined forward. The slightly wedge-like shape of the body imbues a dynamic, sporting character, with concave surfaces and short overhangs. The elegant profile features a modern interpretation of BMW's defining Hofmeister kink and a 'coupe-like' roofline.
Inside, the cabin features many of the sporting but luxurious features found in the larger 7 Series and recently-launched 5 Series GT, such as Black Panel technology. The asymmetrically-designed center console is inclined seven degrees towards the driver for improved ergonomics, while the car's 2968mm wheelbase - the longest in its class - creates a greater feeling of interior space for rear passengers.
23 Nov 09
GM's Cadillac division took the wraps off the CTS coupe today, November 23. The sleek two-door, which is virtually identical to the concept revealed at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit, joins the CTS sedan and performance-oriented CTS-V as well as the CTS Sportwagon in the automakers' lineup.
"Cadillac has always been an emotional brand - it's about delivering art regardless of body style," said Max Wolff, director of exterior design for Cadillac. "With the CTS Coupe, it was about taking something very strong - the CTS sport sedan - and extending its potential."
"CTS Coupe is the new focal point of Cadillac, expressing both our design and technical capabilities," said Bryan Nesbitt, former vice president of design for GM North America turned Cadillac general manager. "It is intended to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts."
We'll bring you more details when we see the CTS Coupe in the metal at the LA Auto Show next week.
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New American car company Local Motors revealed its first complete project at this year's SEMA show.
Designed and developed by a community of car enthusiasts, the off-road desert racer was penned by Sangho Kim, a student at Art Center in Pasadena. Following a competition, Kim's design was chosen and many Local Motors' members participated in the open development process. Together with the company they helped collaborate on body design details, side vent creation, interior and even accessory design.
As its name depicts, the Rally Fighter has been created to provide a premium, authentic off-road experience. Its thermoplastic and carbon fiber body panels are assembled around a bespoke, welded steel tubular space frame. Because of its lightweight construction, the four passenger vehicle weighs in at 3100lbs.
Though the vehicle is currently devoid of an interior, CEO John Rogers told us it will be spartan but focused, "like Porsche interiors in the 1970s". Another designer is responsible for its design, and Rogers assures us it will be ready by the time scheduled deliveries begin in June 2010.
The forthcoming Los Angeles Auto Show will mark the debut of Honda's Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) concept, the company has revealed.
Designed at Honda R&D Americas' advanced design studio in Southern California, the P-NUT is a futuristic design study for an ultra-compact, aggressively designed coupe, according to the Japanese automaker.
Dave Marek's team at Honda's advanced design studio is credited with North American-specific models like the Pilot, Ridgeline and Element as well as the FC Sport concept (pictured) revealed at last year's LA Auto Show.
We'll bring you additional information and photos of the P-NUT concept once they become available.
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