Hyundai Azera

Korean based car designer and manufacturer Hyundai has unveiled the latest Grandeur variant entitled Azera which is project to be sold in 2012 on US market. This sedan model has made its debut at the New York Auto Show. The 2012 Azera which has been sold in Korean market is designed in sleek and smooth exterior design with several color variants. In comparison with existing model, this new Azera is presented in larger dimension and features more dynamic and distinctive exterior design. You can look side character line on the exterior of this car.

The design of this new 2012 Azera takes inspiration from the Grand Glide design, an images of a bird which beautifully crossing the sky. Some new features which were added on this new 2012 Azera such as LED taillights, new bold grille and a spacious rear bumper as well. For more detail, below are several images of this new Azera variant.

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Futuristic Vehicle Design from Magna Steyr

Several vehicle concepts below were designed by Magna Steyrs design studio. This international automotive company is located in Graz, Austria. At the 2010 Motor Show which was held in Geneva, commissioned by Andreas Wolfsgruber, Magna Steyr had unveiled these futuristic vehicle concepts in collaboration with Mini. The vehicle concepts from Magna Steyrs are addressed for providing mobility and diversity in automotive industry. This design studio has focused on the transportation design such as truck, car as well as tractors. According to the Andreas’s opinion, for achieving these programs, they need spirit, passion and inspiration as well.

Andreas Wolfsgruber said, “I can sum up the team with these three words,” then he continued, “inspiration, spirit and passion”.

 

The team designer of Magna Steyr has proved their own brilliant ideas which had result many vehicle designs. They have used many inspiration to create high design car. Music, fine art, outdoor sport and photography had inspired them while creating great vehicle design.

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Citroën C4 2nd generation

The 2^nd generation of Citroën C4 variant has been released. On this new C4 version, the sculpted exterior has been combined with eco friendly features. This C$ variant had made its debut at Paris Motor Show which was held in 2010, and in this year, this new minivan version will be ready on the market. This minivan variant is presented in 4.33 m long, 1.79 m wide and 1.49 m high, so that compared with its predecessor, this new car version is bigger, precisely 5 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 3 cm taller. For more detail, please read at the official press release below:

At 4.33m long, 1.79m wide and 1.49m high, the New C4 is 5cm longer, 2cm wider and 3cm taller than the current model. Defined and flowing surfaces, such as the purposeful front end and rear spoiler, hint at the model’s optimised aerodynamics.

“The tasteful addition of chrome detailing combines with the dynamic headlight styling and sculpted alloy wheels to give the new model a premium presence.”

The new driver-oriented cabin features an improved acoustic comfort and soundproofing.  The 408-liter luggage compartment is the biggest in its class, with square dimensions and a lower sill for esy loading operations. The interface can be customized to suit individual requirements with users able to adjust the colour of the instrument display, select their own ‘polyphonic’ sound alerts.

At launch the range of availalable engines will include three gasoline units – 4 cylinders and power outputs from 92 and 15 hp – and three diesel units – two 1.6 HDi and the 2.0 liter HDi, with power outputs ranging from 90 and 150 hp.

Newly introduced features include a new blind-spot monitoring system, a cornering light function, cruise control and speed-limiter with road speed memory settings, and an innovative new service called eTouch.

Among the other electronic controls and functions are the EGS (Electronic Gearbox System), hill start assist, automatic electric parking brake, Lane Departure Warning System and Xenon dual-function directional headlamps,

As well as offering on-board emergency assistance, Citroën’s eTouch system enables drivers to monitor their driving patterns and fuel consumption, and receive advice on how to improve their fuel economy.

The system also allows drivers to consult their vehicle’s technical status and monitor any necessary maintenance or servicing requirements.

The New C4 will be available with the new micro-hybrid e-HDi powertrains, which feature a Stop & Start system that helps deliver CO2 emissions as low as 109g/km at launch – and 99g/km on future models.

Michelin Energy™ Saver tyres are also specified to help achieve these low emissions and to boost fuel economy.

The control of the car’s overall weight – in spite of the increased dimensions and added equipment – has been achieved using new technologies, such as laser welding, in the model’s construction.

The use of 15% ‘green’ materials – for example, re-cycled polyamide components – also enhances New C4’s environmental credentials.

The New C4 will be presented at the Paris Motor Show in September and will be launched early in 2011.

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