Hyundai has launched the new 2010 Sonata, a program the Korean automaker began developing in 2005 under the codename YF. Measuring 4820mm long, 1835mm wide and 1470mm tall, the new Sonata rides on a 2795mm long wheelbase.
The perennial best-seller in the Korean market since the first generation model was launched in 1985, the sixth-generation car adopts Hyundai's new 'fluidic sculpture' design language, with a voluminous look that creates character through refined and harmonized lines. The new design aesthetic has been inspired by nature and aims to reflect sophistication and dynamism in the shape of the vehicle. It will serve as the core of Hyundai's future design identity.
The interior has been given a more dynamic look, reinforcing the exterior design theme. Notable elements include the fluid IP, deeply recessed gauges and flowing center stack as well as enhanced comfort and convenience attributes.
Powered by a 2-liter gasoline engine from launch, a 2.4-liter unit - which will be the standard engine in US spec cars - will be added in January.
Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH, a company specializing in the creation of full-scale models, unveiled an all-electric Trabant at the IAA in Frankfurt. Called the nT, the vehicle is a modern interpretation of the classic model, which saw its popularity soar in the following the destruction of the Berlin wall.
The clean overall shape resembles a streamlined Volkswagen Squareback from the late 1960s, but with out unnecessary beading, edges or ornamentation. The downwards-canted trapezoidal grille opening, front and rear lights, bumper pads and superimposed roof are all fundamental graphic elements.
Powered by an asynchronous 45kW electric motor driving the front wheels (and fed by a lithium-ion battery located between the rear axle and the vehicle's transmission tunnel) the Trabant nT is able to achieve a 130km/h maximum speed.
The company aims to make use of the historic Trabant's cult appeal to offer an alternative to conventionally-powered automobiles by the year 2012. But for the now the project's initiators are actively seeking a dedicated investor to bring the concept from its development stages to production reality.
The compact, four-seat Renault Zoe Z.E. is a supermini for short daily journeys in urban areas. The all-electric vehicle is meant to show that environmentally friendly transportation can also boast smart, appealing looks. Its complex design features scissor doors at the front and butterfly doors at the rear, and includes polyurethane gel at the front and rear of car to underline its hi-tech feel. The showcar also features 21-inch alloy wheels and retractable rear spoiler for greater aerodynamic efficiency.
The Zoe Z.E. concept represents a new form of transport thanks to the option of three battery-charging techniques. Powered by a 70kW motor for a 100 mile range, its roof optimizes efficiency to ensure extended range, while the ambience inside the cabin can be customized via a personalizable avatar for driving information, mood lighting and futuristic 'hydrate, detox and active scent' climate control system.
Read more about the Zoe Z.E. concept in our 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights and see more images in our Photo Gallery.
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Peugeot BB1 concept was one of the more interesting surprises of the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. Capable of accommodating four people in a package only 2.5 meters long, the all-electric BB1 concept seeks to reinvent the car in every respect: architecture, style, interior design, driveability and connectivity, bringing the environment very much to the fore.
Conveying values of freedom and optimism, and even 'altruism', the BB1 concept offers the promise of a new driving experience, wrapped in an altogether fresh and intriguing package.
We'll be publishing a full design review on this and other cars from the 2009 IAA soon, but until then be sure to read more about this groundbreaking new vehicle in our 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights and see our full photo gallery below.
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With the Revolte concept unveiled in Frankfurt last week, Citroën is shunning convention. The compact city car, which takes inspiration from the classic 2CV, sidesteps the difficulties of dense urban traffic with a fresh approach to small car design. Its rechargeable hybrid drivetrain also has an eye on the future.
Measuring 3680mm long, 1730mm wide and 1350mm tall, the low-set vehicle has strong proportions, with bold wheelarches, a curving hood and a sculpted profile matching the line of the roof. Its iridescent exterior color scheme is complimented by a multicolored three-seat interior, designed to resemble a lounge, which is accessed via rear-hinged doors.
Read our opinion of the concept in our 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights and watch this space for an in-depth Design Development article coming soon.
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Renault revealed the Twizy Z.E. Concept at the Frankfurt motor show last week. Billed as an innovative response to the challenge of urban mobility, the compact, nimble and practical four-wheel vehicle provides seating for the driver and passenger in tandem, in a package ideally suited for travelling in city traffic.
The showcar's wraparound bodywork creates a cocoon, which offers protection for both driver and passenger. Powered by a 15kW electric motor which developing 70Nm of torque, the Twizy concept produces no CO2 emissions and acceleration in urban and suburban traffic is claimed to be comparable to that of a 125cc motorbike.
We'll feature a full review of the innovative new concept in the next few weeks. Until then, read our opinions of its design in our 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights and see the photo gallery below.
Photo Gallery: Renault Twizy Z.E. Concept
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