Concept cars have always been anticipated by many since these will showcase the latest technology and updates which consumers will have to expect when they got their units. As for Citroën, it has revealed the sleekest concept car for this year which is the New Citroën Metropolis. This shiny big toy has a huge 460-horsepower hybrid powertrain that is of course a great booster. It will debut in Shanghai later this month.
For avid Formula One followers who really love the adrenaline-pumping auto racing, one of the latest two-seat racers was launched by McLaren in the UK. This shiny pretty baby is equipped by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that outputs 600hp. Its sleek stance makes it stand out in the race track.
Kia is set to debut a new line of the Optima which conveys modern figure with a bold tiger face. Its distinct design was being showed up by its raked roofline, boldly-flared wheel arches, and extended wheel base. Its interior comes roomy with a touch of luxury and elegance. The Kia Optima will be officially seen in public at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.
The future enclosed camping vehicle is here, call it EVC or Expedition Vehicle Concept. This hybrid 4×4 car boasts a 10-inch ground clearance level and has a durable nano-polymere body. It can transform into a top down cruiser in minutes for a wider view during your adventure. Its trunk can be extended for the purpose of sleeping while rear seats are folded flat and it also provides a wide room for cargo.
Buick has revealed the look of its next compact sedan, calling it “Regal” and dubbed as “Baby Buick”. It will have a GM Delta II-based architecture and platform with upfront teaser – the waterfall grille, Regal-inspired expressive headlights, and hood-mounted portholes. This will be a house to the new 1.4-liter turbo engine that promises more than 140 horsepower with six-speed automatic and manual transmissions. By 2012, this sketch will turn into life that will charge you around $20,000.
Imagine yourself riding the Bionic Car in the next 20 years, a ride that’s cooler than ever with the see-through polycarbonate roof with doorless body. It is equipped with a solar photovoltaic cells and a lithium-ion battery plus GPS navigator for proper direction. The star-shaped rim will always be possible.
The half-scooter half-car Peugeot BB1 is the company’s next entry in the electric car lineup. It has futuristic look in a compact size and can accommodate three passengers excluding the driver. The BB1′s powertrain is not yet revealed but it would probably one of those efficient electric motors at hand.
