Friday, March 6, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
VW Space UP!
Space Up! is a new concept car from Volkswagen. This family car was first introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. VW Space Up! Is a fun car that offers maximum space on the smallest of platform. The exterior design has a very straight lined. This cool car has 3.68 meters length , 1.63 meters width and a large 18 inch wheels with 165/50 tires. The interior has four seat and in the rear is implemented with two integrated child seats. Each of the cushion of the seats has an airflow foam that automatically adapt to individual anatomies. All seat can also be folded and removed except the driver seat.
The engine is using environmentally friendly gasoline engines, diesel engines and electric powertrains. The engine is located in the rear. This cool car also has an 8 inch monitor display that shows vehicle information such as vehicle speed, fuel level, range and CO2 emission. All of the conceivable functions are controlled by a touch screen integrated with proximity sensors that reacts to gestures and specific hand movements. VW Space Up! Is a fun family car with confident design and extremely comfortable seats.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Renault Ondelios Concept

Renault Ondelios Concept was first introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Ondelios was inspired by the world of aviation. According to Renault’s Design Director, Renault Ondelios is inspired by motion rather than speed. This luxury hybrid concept is equipped with glazed polycarbonate roof, a pair of gull wing doors that open vertically and futuristic interior.
This Concept car is powered by a 205 HP (150kW) of the 2.0 dCi engine that produce 450Nm of torque. This cool car is using two 20kW electric motors at the front and rear for a brake and boost system that can save more fuels.
Renault Ondelios interior has three rows of (individual) seats that accommodate up to six passengers. Each seat is equipped with an interactive portable multimedia device which can be used for sharing data or multiplayer gaming. The headrest also has speakers plus multi zone HVAC system for each passenger.
Renault Ondelios Specifications :
Introduced at :
Dimensions :
Length ; Width ; Height : 4,805 [mm] ; 1,998 [mm] ; 1,605 [mm]
Height with doors open : 2,230 [mm]
Engine :
Internal combustion engine : 2.0 dCi
Power : 205 HP ; 150 kW
Maximum torque (Nm) : 450, from 1,700 to 3,800rpm
Motors : Two 20kW electric motors
Motor Location : one at the front and one at the rear
Power supply : 4kWh lithium-ion battery. Size: 40dm3. Weight: 50kg
Acceleration from 0 to 62mph : 7.8
CO2 emissions : 120g/km
combined cycle fuel consumption : 4.5 litres/100 km
Transmission : Double-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission, Internal combustion engine drive and electric motor drive
Wheel :
Wheel base : 2,895 mm
Front track : 1,690 mm
Rear track : 1,720 mm
Unladen weight : 1,452 kg
Boot (dm3) : 530
Tires : 255/45 ZR23
Wheels Diameter ; Width : 23" ; 9"
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Mitsubishi i Miev Sports Concept

Mitsubishi unveiled i Miev Sport concept at the 2007
i Miev has a sporty, spacious and dynamic interior. The interior gives the security and comfort feelings to the user. Mitsubishi also gives excellent occupant protection from collisions from any direction, even when colliding with a vehicle of different height or weight.
i Miev Sport Specifications :
Introduced at : 2007
Dimensions :
length ; width ; height : 3,450 [mm] ; 1,600 [mm] ; 1,400 [mm]
Body Weight : 970 kg
Body Structure : aluminum space frame
Engine :
Motors : Permanent magnetic synchronous motors
Front : In-wheel motors
Rear : Single motor
Max. output Front : 20kW 2; Rear: 47kW
Max. torque Front : 250 Nm 2; Rear: 180 Nm
Range (10-15 Mode) : 200km
Max. Speed : 180km/h
Wheelbase : 2,550 [mm]
Track (F/R) : 1,405/1,405 [mm]
Tires : 175/40R17
Interior :
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Nissan Pivo 2 Concept

Nissan Pivo 2 concept was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. It runs on compact Lithium-ion battery. Nissan Pivo 2 has a rotating cabin and wheels that can rotate 360 degrees, this feature allows easy parking. This cool car also has a Robotic Agent, robotic agent is a voice recognizing interface. This feature allows the car to detect and conclude the driver’s mental state by facial expressions and by voice patterns. With this robotic agent you could ask for directions or the nearest parking space or even basic vehicle functions. This feature is available in English and Japanese languages.
The design of Pivo 2 is very unique and futuristic, it has a round dome as it’s main shape with four small wheels. The chassis of the car doesn't have a front or back, instead the dome revolves, letting the driver face whichever direction needs to be front. The Interior of the car also has a dome shape and the dashboard looks like a toy car.
Nissan Pivo 2 Specifications:
Engine : Energy consumption of a conventional lightweight vehicle
Torque equivalent : V8 4.5L engine (528Nm) (twice the torque output of a conventional electric motor)
Power equivalent : 2.5L engine .
Brake : Regenerative braking (
Special Features :
Robotic Agent : Inferring a driver’s mental state by facial expressions and by voice patterns
Metamo System : a new concept which enables independent control of each wheel (The angles and position of the wheels are controlled to ensure an even load across the chassis to match driving conditions. This optimizes load distribution and ensures stability with minimum body movement during acceleration, deceleration, braking and cornering). The use of In-wheel 3D Motors and X by-Wire technologies.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
The Futuristic Concept of Mazda Taiki
Mazda Taiki has a very unique shape and the concept is based of a front-engine rear-wheel drive layout. The design of this concept car were inspired by flowing robes, it has a complex styling lines which represent the flow of air and it’s looks like a highly stylized sheetmetal sculpture. Mazda Taiki is the latest radical concepts that express organic themes from Mazda.
From the press release they claimed that Mazda Taiki reflects a future generation of Mazda sports cars that aim to create a sustainable society. Mazda Taiki based on the "flow" theme to establish a breathtaking presence which visually expresses the atmosphere (called taiki in Japanese) that wraps the Earth in its protective mantle. The basic proportions of the car begin with the stretched coupe form of a front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, the short overhangs, and an all-glass canopy.
The Interior concept was based on an Air-tube, the interior space creates the dynamic sensation that the flow of the wind is being visually depicted. The effect of the design integrates the design theme perfectly to realize outstanding aerodynamic performance.
Mazda Taiki Specifications :
General Specifications :
Country of Origin :
Numbers built : Not Available (Prototype)
Produced in : 2007
Introduced at : 2007
Engine Type : Next Generation RENESIS
Transmission Type : Dry twin clutch 7-speed power shift
Suspension (Front/Rear) : Type Double wishbone
Tires : 195/40 R22 YOKOHAMA ADVAN Super-E spec PROTOTYPE 007
Monday, December 8, 2008
Cool Concept From Toyota Hi-CT

Toyota Hi-Ct was introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Motorshow. The new concept from Toyota “Hi-CT” aims to offer a new "coolness" and new ways to have fun as a departure from conventional vehicles-an edgy, urban vehicle inspired by the thinking and lifestyles of youth. With a it’s unique looks and hybrid technology would this car attract more youth user and would it be mass produced ? Only time will tell.
Toyota Hi-CT Highlights :
- Offers a new kind of automotive "cool" and sense of enjoyment.
- Has a new look unconstrained by conventional vehicle size (length 3,330mm x width 1,695mm x height 1,780mm).
- Adopts plug-in hybrid technology, which allows it to charge from an external power source and gives it a greater driving range when running on its battery-powered motor; by placing the battery under the floor, achieves a highly efficient cabin with a higher driver position.
- Comes with an AC100V accessory socket that enables stored electricity-made possible by plug-in hybrid technology-to be used for a variety of applications.
- Features a removable rear trunk and a deck where surfboards, bicycles and other equipment can be loaded.
General specifications :
Country of origin : Japan
Numbers built : Not Available (Prototype)
Produced in : 2007
Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Motorshow
Dimensions :
Length /Width/Height : 3330 mm (131.1 in)/1695 mm (66.7 in)/1780 mm (70.1 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2325 mm (91.5 in) / N/A / N/A




