MOTOR SHOW 2011

Fisker showed the serial hybrid sports car Karma. The power plant of the car, as in the preceding concept of the same name, consists of two electric motors with total capacity of 403 horsepower, which drive the rear wheel drive cars and gasoline turbo power of 260 horsepower, is used only to recharge the lithium-ion batteries.

Hybrid battery charge lasts for 80 miles, but due to the internal combustion engine is increased to a maximum range of 480 kilometers. To "hundreds" Karma accelerates in 5.9 seconds and its top speed limited to 200 kilometers per hour.

In this case, comparable in size to family sedans car (overall length is 4,990 millimeters Karma) consumes just 2.4 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers. In addition, sports car, you can connect to a network with 240-volt. In this case, to fully charge the battery takes six hours.

In contrast to the concept of a production version of Karma appeared the middle rack, by which increased body rigidity and the car failed to pass certification crash tests.

Four interior sports car bisects the high center console, which concealed the lithium-ion batteries, and the roof sports car is the biggest of the fitted to production cars solar panels. Managing climate control, audio system, navigation and onboard computer Karma by using the established inside the 10-inch touch screen.

Nissan has presented at the Paris Motor Show Concept Electric Car Townpod. Hatchback reflect the views of the Japanese manufacturer of a mass of electric vehicles, which will appear in the near future.

Technical details of the car were not disclosed. Rather, he built on the same platform as the other electric hatchback Nissan - Leaf, which will be available in Europe and the U.S. before the end of 2010.

Saloon car made in futuristic style. Management of multimedia systems and climate control is performed via the touch screen on-board computer. The car is able to synchronize with your smartphone or Pocket PC. If the machine detects in them a record of the meeting, as well as information about what address it will be, the navigation system of the machine will automatically create a route and remind the driver about the meeting.

Townpod equipped with four seats, two rear can be removed if necessary, freeing up space for cargo. In addition, for the convenience of its location, the rear door hatch - hinged.

Range Rover Evoque has perhaps the most striking appearance among asphalt SUVs premium brands. Is it fair to call it a "coupe"? Perhaps, amid Mercedes GLK he really would look exactly like touring coupe in the background: "Englishman" by almost 18 cm shorter than the "German" and 6 cm below. However, it is expected that next year will have Evoque and five-door version, which, judging from the spy shots, taken at the extended platform.

The quality of materials in the cabin and the wealth of equipment, few can compete with small Reyndzh Rover. In the center console built a display that can show different (!) Image driver and front passenger. One thing - the navigation, another - the movie. And it's a full home theater on wheels: the cabin dispersed 17 speakers. If desired, for the rear passengers can order an 8-inch screens. If the driver does not want to sound cinema distract him from the road, he can distribute satellite wireless headphones. For an extra charge you can get all the most advanced options. For example, the role of the PDC system can perform circular view with five digital cameras.

The model looks very fast, but to call it a "sports crossover" will still be an exaggeration. The base diesel engine capacity of 2.2 liters, inherited from the Land Rover Freelander, depending on version develops 150 hp or 190 By the standards of crossovers, it's average. For those who want it hot, it is recommended to take the version with 240 horsepower gasoline engine (2 liter turbo). However, this is not a record for power in the classroom. At Audi Q5 is a modification with 3,2-liter "six" (270 hp), BMW X3 and the new generation got 306-horsepower engine. Here's a really fast crossover!

The fact that the famous "non-road" mark the first time begins to produce front-wheel drive versions, in general, is no longer a sensation. Such Freelander presented in August. For a glamorous Evoque it even more logical. Although front-wheel drive will have only the basic versions. A 190 - and 240-hp version - only four-wheel drive.

Renault introduced a concept electric car at Paris ZOE. The five-door hatchback is 90 percent ready for serial production. It is expected that this car will be on the conveyor in the middle of 2012.

As claimed by the French automaker to charge empty lithium-ion batteries ZOE to travel 60 kilometers, you need ten minutes. If the time that machine is connected to the mains, increasing to half an hour, then the charge reaches 80 percent of battery capacity.

For the complete "filling" the car, which is enough for 160 kilometers, you need six to eight hours. Moreover, thanks to technology developed by Renault Quickcharge dead batteries can be replaced by a special filling station for three minutes.

Overall length Renault ZOE is a little more than four meters, and its curb weight is 1,392 kilograms. As the power plant on the hatchback mounted the 80-strong motor with torque of 222 Newton-meters. To "hundreds" ZOE accelerates in 8.1 seconds and its top speed is 135 kilometers per hour.

Salon concept car equipped with climate control, which automatically backs up inside the machine is optimal for human skin humidity, and also disables the air intake from outside, if the sensor detects it contains toxic substances. In addition, within the ZOE is installed, fill interior fragrances that help the driver to cope with current traffic situation. For example, during night trips inside the concept car sprayed a substance with invigorating scent.

Previously reported that some design elements Renault ZOE used to create models of new Clio, the fourth generation.

At the Paris Motor Show, the world premiere of the new SUV BMW X3. Compared with the previous version of the model, this car is different better maneuverability and provides greater comfort for the driver and passengers. Compact SUV bought new body design. BMW X3 was protruding oval grille, large headlights, powerful, apron and bonnet with six contour lines, which converge on the grille.

Interior of the new BMW X3 is more spacious, and the capacity of the luggage compartment can be increased from 550 to 1600 liters. Space for shoulders and legs rear passengers has been increased. The rear seat is in a ratio 40:20.

The new BMW X3 is available with two engine choices. The four-cylinder diesel engine with a new BMW X3 xDrive20d able to develop power at 184 hp At the same time fuel consumption decreased by an average of 14% and amounts to 5.6 l/100 km. The new BMW X3 xDrive35i is equipped with six-cylinder petrol engine single layer capacity of 306 hp This version is fitted with eight-Auto, which along with the standard six-speed manual gearbox is also available for the BMW X3 xDrive20d.

At that opens today international motor show in Paris, was presented hatchback Citroen DS4. This car is built on the concept car High Rider and continues to a completely new line of DS, which was opened last year, a compact hatchback DS3. A larger five-door DS4 got a smooth silhouette, more reminiscent of a coupe than a hatchback, and the layout of the rear doors with hidden handles and components, as it were a single unit with raised arches of rear wheels. Taillights machines are made in the form of a boomerang. The car has received a huge panoramic windscreen, 19-inch wheels, chrome stroke windows, shutters on all windows and spoiler.

New dimensions are: Length - 4.27 m, height - 1,81 m, width - 1,53 m. Citroen DS4 is equipped with five engines: two diesels with 110 and 160 hp and three petrol engines, developed in collaboration with BMW (120, 155 and 200 hp). They will combine six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

Seat is at the Paris Motor Show before (2 to 17 October 2010) a further study of the IBE. Back in March 2010, the Volkswagen subsidiary had provided at the Geneva Motor Show with the IBE for attention. In the meantime, the compact concept car in design, engineering and interior has been developed.


The Seat IBE is a 2 2-seater sports coupe in a compact format. With a length of 3.83 meters is about 20 inches shorter than a Ibiza. A width of 1.77 meters and a height of only 1.23 meters give the little coupe's proportions of a sports car. For two people to the space available to be generous, the rear seats allow according to the manufacturer a trip for four. Seat means the luggage room as "sufficient for a shopping tour," create the folding rear seat back when needed additional space. The two backs are individually folded, her back is to the luggage compartment floor a flat surface. Thus, the IBE can also use a three-seater.

9.7 seconds from rest to 100
From zero to city speed of 50 km / h, the 1100 kg heavy study sprints in 3.6 seconds. After 6.6 seconds 80-km/h-Marke is reached, from 9.7 seconds, the speedometer 100 km / h. The continuous output of the electric motor is limited to 50 kilowatts (68 hp), the maximum speed is limited to 160 mph. The battery capacity is 18 kilowatt hours and is designed for a range of around 130 kilometers. The loading time per household electrical outlet, there is still no information.

In the cockpit there is a large display, the functions of touch pads on the steering wheel and steering lever can be operated. This can also wirelessly connected to a smartphone and uses such as music players or navigation device. These functions are also displayed on the central display and serves on the steering wheel. The advantages are clear: the smartphone can update personal cost, or replace it with a successor model, the vehicle itself has no costs for fixed and time-consuming to update systems.


The Seat-study is a pure electric vehicle. The drive motor and power electronics sit in front, the lithium-ion power battery is housed in the rear. Thanks to a compact independent suspension of the current store has its place completely under the load floor. With a maximum output of 75 kilowatts (102 hp) and torque of 200 Newton meters from the start of the drive to provide driving pleasure.