Nissan Extreme Concept

Nissan at the Sao Paulo Auto Show is being presented the extreme concept. A study that meets the current spirit of the crossover SUV. But more than that: It may be here to foresee the future design language of the Japanese car manufacturer?

Together with the American design team at Nissan, they developed the Extreme Concept in San Diego. Described as a rally car for the city, one wants to address young and athletic assessed urbanites who like to go sometimes into the green. For tendencies SUV speaks especially the high ground clearance. The athletic approach is mainly evident in the roof section, the reminder of a coupe.

The foundation for the extreme Concept is Nissan's V-platform, also to be found with the current models of the Micra. Due to the flexibility of this platform, it is up to the builder to incorporate a front-or all-wheel drive. If one goes into production, the four-cylinder engines were the current Juke an option, a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine with 190 hp. However, Nissan is still nothing was said about a series production.

The Extreme Concept is a two-door is 3.85 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2.45 meters. 19-inch wheels make it mobile.

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Volkswagen Taigun Concept

At The Sao Paulo Motor Show Volkswagen presented its latest design study Taigun. Taigun Concept  is a compact SUV, which will settle below the Tiguan. The basis of the 4-door VW up. Series production is consistent with Volkswagen under a lucky star, in two or three years, but may rely on earlier models.

Volkswagen Taigun  has also developed a new engine,  three-cylinder with turbocharged, measuring 1 liter displacement and has output 110 hp. A speed of 186 km / h should be possible and should average about 4.7 liters are consumed. By a 4-wheel drive for the moment, we do not talk like you designed the Taigun the street cars.

4 people and 280 liters of luggage to find a place in Taigun. If you fold the rear seats into a horizontal plane, even to 987 liters of storage space available. With a length of 3.86 meters, it is a foot shorter than the Tiguan.

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Tata Nano sold in North America

Since its launch in 2008, the Tata Nano, the cheapest car in the world, is often faced with some speculation that the lead markets in Europe and North America.

Previously you could really tell it was new unfounded.

But things could change, if we take into account comments made by Ratan Tata, the big boss of the powerful Indian conglomerate, according to Automotive News magazine which, small Nano may be available on Western markets.

Do not worry, the car in question is very different from the very low end model sold in India!

Nano western

According to Tata, the sedan projected benefit from more generous dimensions and a shape more pleasing to better meet the aspirations of the target clientele.

Inside, we end up finishing and presentation better, more cozy comfort, air conditioning and some of telematics technologies.

It goes without saying that the car will be powered by an engine more suitable and meet European standards and North American safety and the environment.


Photo: Tata

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