Nissan PIVO 3 Concept

PIVO 3 Concept was designed as third generation of super compact electrical automobile that is conceived by Nissan. This Nissan PIVO 3 was exhibited at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The length of the vehicle is a smaller amount than three m and therefore the interior style are presented to accommodate up to three individuals. The seating style adopts the 1 + 2 seating layout. the outside style of this electrical vehicle introduce the new style language from the corporate by avoiding the spherical surface to attain additional serious look yet as proactive treatment created from angled surface and conjointly sharp edge, whereas the inside style has modest line and is completed with high – tech feature that is symbolized by the domination of white – blue color accent.

“It’s not a straightforward challenge for us. As an iconic style, it’s one thing we tend to fancy to mess around, one thing new and [we can] ignore today’s style theme. however PIVO 3 is strictly designed for the mainstream of our EV, therefore we've plenty of requirements: Nissan-ness, EV-ness, to be realistic and environmentally friendly. meaning we've mixture of needs and therefore the style groups are operating onerous to create certain all those needs are combined into one style which style ought to be at a better level than PIVO and PIVO 2. We’re pleased with this style as a result of the ultimate execution is such a high level of style as well as Nissan-ness and EV-ness and conjointly the real-car feeling. you'll be able to feel those things through the look.”

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Suzuki Q-Concept

Suzuki has presented a replacement vehicle style that is meant as urban transportation media that was premiered at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The sleek and compact vehicle from Suzuki is named as Q-Concept, a compact urban automotive style with one + one seating layout. because the good resolution for urban mobility, Suzuki Q-Concept solely has a pair of.5 m of length. the inside style options one + one tandem layout that may accommodate a pair of passengers, however the rear sear are often replaced with a pair of minimalist kids seat or are often eliminated for obtaining baggage house.

The exterior style of Q-concept mix a high-tech sense with a friendly look created from sturdy circular graphic components and clean accent. a number of the special style components are the circular doors that may be opened by swiveling round the front-located pivot purpose. The rear aspect window has contour accent influenced by a thick frame that forms a panel that slightly slide up and rearward for facilitating access to the rear seat.

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Renault Clio 89 g

Even in its variants wiser, the restyled Clio displays a more aggressive face.

In pursuit of the bonus

The bonus / malus change in 2012? This is an ad that reacted manufacturers, including Renault. The French manufacturer lowers CO2 emissions of some Clio and Modus, to get aid more attractive.

The interior does not change in appearance. However, he finally gets a color navigation system, supplied by TomTom. The mark on the steering wheel, seats more enveloping and aluminum pedals feature the unique GT version.

The ritual is immutable: every time a hardening of the bonus / penalty is announced, builders rush to reduce CO2 emissions by some models, to return to more favorable slices. The publication of the 2012 fee schedule has caused a commotion of combat, especially in Renault. In its "low consumption", the Clio dCi 90 including falls from 94 to 89 g per km of CO2. Next year it will benefit from assistance from € 400, when it should have to settle for € 100 without this development. On Modus dCi 75 and 90, the decrease is more discreet. We go from 107 to 104 g / km, which will still get a bonus of € 100.

To rejuvenate its rear face, the little Renault merely changes rather discreet.

Good news for buyers? Not necessarily. At present, we were unable to join the Renault press office to find out the changes. But the hunt CO2 sometimes leads manufacturers to dangerous excess. On many models of Diamond, longer gear ratios has seriously undermined the raises: a Mégane Coupé dCi 110 2011 27.9 calls for example from 80 s to 120 km / h in sixth, when he s was 16.2 a year earlier. Same conclusion in the fourth, where he must now 12.3 s instead of 9.2. While in other brands, it is mainly tires low rolling resistance that annoy, ruining braking distances. We will certainly not measure these revised Clio and Modus, to check that there is no compromise on safety.

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