New VW Beetle

Volkswagen introduced the next generation of modern car: called as Beetle. At first glance, compared to the first “new Zhuk” 1998 there is no much difference, except on the roof line which is designed is more traditional style. Compared with its predecessor, this VW Beetle is designed longer, wider and lower. Beetle’s body proportions are more athletic and muscular. The dimensions of the new model is length of 4278 mm (+152 mm), width 1,808 mm (+84 mm), height 1,486 mm (-12 mm). The wheelbase measures 2,537 mm.

The design team of this Volkswagen Beetle is led by Walter de Silva (chief designer of VW Group) and Klaus Bischoff (chief designer brand Volkswagen). The design chalenge was to preserve the famous silhouette of the “Beetle” and make it even more recognizable. The designer of this exterior car, Marc Lichte (Marc Lichte) makes this new Beetle become closer to the original Beetle 70-year-old  [source:cardesign.ru]

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New Renault Wind

Here is a New Renault Wind. This elegance car design was revealed at Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The design character of this Renault Wind version is accentuated by muscular exterior design and sporty line which is influenced by the high-waisted flanks and 17 inch wheels. The front end is designed with distinctive  headlight, while the rear end features rear light which was shaped in boomerang shape. For opening and closing the foldable hard-top, it just need 12 seconds. The trunk is able to store 270 liters.

This Renault Wind is designed in two engine versions: The TCe 100hp, a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine, offers economic and flexible features delivers 152Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. Other engine version is  1.616 V with 133 hp (98k W) at 6,750 rpm and torque of 160 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Below are several images of this Renault Wind.

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New Nissan Micra

Here is a new Nissan Micra. The car was revealed at 2010 Genevera Motor Show by Nissan manufacturer. The exterior is accentuated with a body designed in colored moldings. The exterior design of this car also has larger front bumper completed with one – piece radiator grille. The rear end is designed in flatter style. This comfortable recreation car has elegance exterior preview that suit with modern character. This Nissan Micra is designed with ability of absorbing the frontal damage, so this car is completed with crumple zone. The NissanMicra that is marketed in European countries is completed with ABS, double front airbags, side airbags, curtain, pretensioner seatbelts for standard safety and also Electronic Stability Programme (ESP).

The Nissan Micra is also equipped with PSM device (Parking Space Measurement) and reversing sensors. Nissan Micra also provides Nissan Connect, Inteligent Key, touch screen display which is completed with audible and satellite navigation system, automatic wiper, glass roof, and much more.

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