Official Thread: 2009 Geneva Auto Show

[mikeyb]

koda Yeti unveiled

Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: koda Auto will celebrate the extension of its model range to five with the introduction of Yeti at Geneva. The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle bears the well-known features of the brand. An impressive front end with a ribbed grille and friendly looking headlamps confidently demonstrate Yeti's relationship with the koda family. Sturdy flanks and distinct wings give Yeti its robust and solid look on 17 inch wheels, without coming across as bulky and heavy.
The Yeti is a clever response by koda Auto to the increasingly important ecological issues in the popular and growing SUV class. koda has met the demands for a cleanly styled body, a high seat position and versatile operating options with a design, which despite its robustness, exudes lightness rather than bulky shapes. The Yeti also meets the needs for environmental care, luggage space, safety and great road holding.
A carefully balanced running gear concept allows the driver to implement what the design implies: fun and dynamic to drive. The Yeti distinguishes itself with very agile handling coupled with high safety reserves. As well as the stylish exterior of the Yeti, the driver and passengers feel safe.
This impression is reinforced, among other things, by the turbo-charged and frugal engines. Two petrol engines and three diesel are on offer: The entry unit (front wheel drive), a petrol engine with four cylinders and 1.2 litre capacity, delivers 77 kW thanks to a power-providing turbo charger (105 PS). The fuel consumption stays within tight limits.
The Yeti is also available with the following engines:

Petrol:
* 1.2 TSI with 77 kW (front wheel drive)
* 1.8l TSI with 118 kW (4x4)

Diesel:
* 2.0l TDI CR DPF with 81 kW (front wheel drive, 4x4)
* 2.0l TDI CR DPF with 103 kW; (4x4)
* 2.0l TDI CR DPF with 125 kW (4x4)
The Yeti is very well equipped for load lugging, too. The luggage compartment volume is flexible; up to 1760 litres is available by removing the rear seats. A luggage cover and net as well as lashing rings are available to further secure the load. As the Yeti is born of a brand which offers clever automobile concepts as its core competence, it is designed with a highly flexible luggage system. The Yeti is a clever compact SUV that is bound to create a stir in this segment. Excellent handling characteristics and high agility are features of all trims. The 4x4 variants are also characterised by outstanding off-road suitability and excellent traction. These, coupled with superb emission values and low fuel consumption meet the needs for a socially acceptable extension of the SUV class.

 

[mikeyb]

Aston Martin One-77 debuts

Aston Martin is pulling the cover off the new Aston Martin One-77 in Geneva. The first in a 77-unit limited edition will be on display throughout the entire auto show there.


"It had to combine high-technology with hand-built craftsmanship, and demonstrate the unique capabilities and passion of our designers, engineers and technical partners," said Aston CEO Dr. Ulrch Bez. That is a main reason why the car makes use of hand-rolled aluminum paneling, and why each is tuned by hand.

"Quite simply it had to be the ultimate expression of Aston Martin. As you can now see, we have achieved that goal in magnificent style."
Based on ideas seen in the racecars on the DTM race circuit, the One-77 has a carbon fiber monocoque that is as strong as it is lightweight. It has inboard double wishbone suspension "at each corner," to reduce unsprung weight. The cars take advantage of Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve damping, which the company claims is a first for a street car. The dampers are fully adjustable, even while they're still on the car. Suspension is tuned by hand by the engineers at A.M.

A street car needs serious power to even require such a suspension system. Aston did not short the One-77 in that department. Rumor had it that this car would get 600 hp, and have a 0-100km/h time of about four seconds. Well, the One-77 is even more powerful than that. It comes with a 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that produces over 700 bhp. Unfortunately, final power, torque, acceleration, and speed ratings are not yet available. The engine was mounted 100mm lower than any other V12 Aston, thanks to the use of a dry-sump. The company says this helps keep the car's center of gravity low.

Engine manufacturer Cosworth helped Aston Martin adapt their 6.0-liter V12, currently seen on the V12 Vantage, DBS, and DB9. The engine specialist worked to cut 25% of the V12 unit's mass, despite the larger displacement and increase in power. All that power goes through a new six-speed gearbox on its way to the rear wheels. The driver makes gear selections via paddles behind the steering wheel. The next-gen Aston transmission is a "robotised sequential manual" that could find its way on other vehicles from the company.
Final testing still needs to be conducted on the vehicle. Once completed, Aston believes they will announce a top speed of over 200mph, a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds, and a weight of around 1,500 kg. The Aston Martin One-77 will stick around the Geneva Motor Show through March.

 

[Kymerik]

Oh the dirty things i would do to that A4 Allroad *yum yum*

 

[mikeyb]

Peugeot 308 CC Special Edition unveiled

French car maker Peugeot offers exclusive special open-air edition of 308 CC limited to 100 units ahead of official European sales start in March.

Prior to the official European sales start of the Peugeot 308 CC in March, the French car maker is offering a special open-air edition limited to 100 units in black metallic and exclusive leather interior.

In addition 18 inch alloys, xenon headlights and LED tail lights emphasise the exterior elegance. Sensors are fitted to the front and rear bumpers to enable easier parking in tight spots.

Seat heating and the "Airwave" neck heating system provides additional open-air comfort. The air conditioner has a special convertible mode. The JBL sound system comes with eight speakers that adapts the volume to the driving speed.
The basic model with six-gear manual transmission is listed at 36,140 euros

 

[mikeyb]

Ford Iosis MAX

Ford takes wraps off daring new C-MAX

Striking people carrier concept debuts at the Geneva Motor Show

Take a look at the future of Ford! This stunning machine is the Iosis MAX a concept car that reveals how the next generation C-MAX and Focus family cars will look.

Making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the head-turning model boasts the latest example of Ford's kinetic design language, which was first revealed by the S-MAX back in 2004. It has been penned by Martin Smith, who presented the car along with his design team.

Showing off a new front end with a six-bar lower grille and long stretched back headlights the Iosis-MAX gets similarly eye-catching tail-lights and a split tailgate that opens up in the same style as a Skoda Superb.

Other neat touches include a full length glass roof and all these details will be carried over to the production version of the C-MAX. Details that will remain strictly concept-only include the sliding rear doors, roof spoiler, lack of B-pillars and 'floating' seats.

While this four-seater concept is a lot smaller than the current C-MAX, the production version will be available in full five-seat specification most likely staying as close as possible to the sporty shape of the show car and, for the first time, in seven-seater trim too.

Expect the finished model to get a development of the striking multi-surfaced dashboard shown here, with a new Human Machine Interface control system, digital dashboard display and rear-facing camera. It will also be available in the bright yellow, known as Limelight, in which the concept is displayed.

It will also get the same 178bhp 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine, automatic stop-start and a Powershift twin-clutch gearbox. The new engine built at Ford's Bridgend plant will first debut in the S-MAX and Mondeo ranges, though, within the next 12 months.

As for the arrival of the new C-MAX, it was first thought that the people carrier would debut in 2010. But there's currently a debate raging within Ford about whether it'll actually be the third generation Focus that brings the new compact family car look to showrooms first.

Bosses are weighing up whether to make the Focus a global car i.e. a model sold across all world markets and if that happens, it'll go on sale first, possibly as early as 2010 with the C-MAX arriving in 2011. Both projects are being worked on in parallel and a decision will be made imminently.

 

[mikeyb]

2010 VolksWagen Polo Mk5

Volkswagen has revealed its next-generation Polo hatchback, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The 2010 model will enter production in June, according to the automaker. Earlier this year, Volkswagen America CEO Stefan Jacoby indicated the Polo would be offered in the United States and Canada for the first time ever, starting with the redesigned 2010 model.

Its not clear exactly when the Polo will come to America, but VW development chief Ulrich Hackenberg made it clear in a January interview the German automaker is ready to capitalize on increased demand for small, efficient cars.

The small-car segment is the fastest growing segment in the U.S., Hackenberg told Automotive News. Oil prices will rise again and that will drive small car sales up further.

VW has announced the ambitious goal of increasing its sales to around 800,000 in the U.S. annually over the next decade. The low-price Polo would certainly add to that bottom line - at least VW hopes.
With our European heritage, we are used to compact and subcompact cars. We are working right now to upgrade these cars for the American market, VW of America CEO Stefan Jacoby said.

VW is quick to point out the new Polos improved safety, which will undoubtedly be important to American buyers. The car is reportedly achieves a five-star rating under the new EuroNCAP safety standards. The higher structural rigidity of the Polos bodyshell contributes to these results. In the footwell area alone, intrusion in a frontal crash is reduced by 50 percent. In the case of a side impact, the intrusion was reduced by 20 percent, the company says.

In addition, car is equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control, plus a slew of standard airbags, including combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks). Other highlights include belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury. Curtain airbags to protect rear passengers are optional.
Despite significant improvements throughout, VW reduced the cars overall weight by 7.5 percent. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is available, and several engine choices will be offered in Europe, including four gasoline and three diesel models.

VW chose to highlight just two of the new motors, both of which are likely candidates for the U.S. market. The new 1.2-liter TSI model has a twin turbocharged four-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine that produces 103 horsepower and delivers fuel economy of 43 mpg. The 1.6-liter TDI diesel mill delivers 88 horsepower and 62 mpg, making it the lowest emitting five-seater diesel in the world, according to VW.
Options that Polo drivers will be able to order on their new Volkswagen include static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights, (from Comfortline up), side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers), radio and radio-navigation systems and integrated hands-free telephone systems. A panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights will follow at a later time.

 

[coolmazda5]

RUF Dakara: A Porsche Cayenne That Looks Like A Porsche

Here's something you don't see often: a tuner car more faithful to a brand image than the product it's based on. Somehow the Porsche Cayenne-based RUF Dakara manages attractive, round 911-style headlights.

We're still not too enthusiastic about the idea of a Porsche SUV to begin with, but we recognize they've sold enough Cayennes to make Budweiser sales at NASCAR events look slow. The market has spoken. The RUF boys have taken the Cayenne and restyled the offending elements and delivered a Cayenne which might have transcended the shortcomings of the segment and actually looks... dare we say it? Good.

Between the installation of 911 headlights, a front fascia which borrows from historical Ferrari's as much as it does Porsche, widened fenders and an inoffensive set of wheels, the Dakara is looking mighty dapper in it's deep blue hue. Ceramic brakes and a turbocharged V8 pushing out 600 HP and 659 lb-ft of twist don't hurt either. The RUF Dakara is set to be unveiled later today at the Geneva Motor Show.

Source:
http://jalopnik.com/5164836/ruf-dakara-a-porsche-cayenne-that-looks-like-a-porsche

 

[LASERBLUE135]

Is that lambo rwd? I see the SV...

 

[emawk]

Have you seen the CX-7's new face lift?

Here it is

I think it makes the car look a little bit more awkward.

 

[Kymerik]

I love me some VW Polo action is the US still slated to get this thing anytime soon?