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Paris preview: Saab 9X Air Concept

September 18th 2008 04:45

Swedish car maker Saab has decided to lift the covers off their new 9X Air Concept - a two-door, soft-top convertible based on the 9X BioHybrid concept - ahead of its official unveiling at next month’s Paris Motor Show

Powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged flex-fuel motor and electric assistance motor mated to a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the Concept car is able to reach 100 km/h from rest in around 8 seconds - not bad for a fuel conscious vehicle that consumes 40mpg or around 5.9 litres per 100km of petrol.

Slated for production bearing the 9-1 nameplate, the front-wheeler is set to be previewed at one of the world's most glamorous motor show's in October with more information including tech specs to become available thereafter.

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AIMS preview: Mazda Taiki Concept

September 12th 2008 04:45

The stunning Mazda Taiki Concept that made its international debut at last year's Tokyo Motor Show has been earmarked to grace the Mazda stand at this year's Australian International Motor Show.

Taiki is the fourth concept car in Mazda's acclaimed series of "flow" - Nagare in Japanese - design studies unveiled in recent years and is an exercise in advanced aerodynamics that hints at a future generation of more sustainable sports cars. It is designed, according to Mazda, to “visually express the flow of air” and takes inspiration from the shape of the traditional flowing robes that enable a celestial maiden to fly in Japanese legend.

Featuring dramatic styling cues including a rear bodywork and outrigger-style rear wheels, the car’s aerodynamic drag co-efficient is reduced to a slippery 0.25, thereby improving fuel economy. In addition, a kick-up of the car’s underside at the rear results in zero aerodynamic lift, improving high-speed stability.

Powered by a next-generation RENESIS (rotary engine 16X, refer to book separate volume for details), which sets new standards for environmental and driving performance, the Taiki boasts a front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, unique 2-seat configuration, and others which convey an image of lightness. A new direct injection system and aluminium side housing enhance the rotary engine’s traditional merits of light weight and compact size.

Mazda’s designers say the Taiki’s interior is inspired by traditional Japanese carp-shaped streamers and, like the exterior, is designed to convey the sense of air flow.

Among its innovative features are the ultra-fine rows of LEDs on the edges of the blades that comprise the grill. The rear combination lamps and door-mounted turn signal lamps employ unique Mazda technology and appear to shine through the body color but are distinguishable only when lit. The effect throughout creates the illusion of flowing air being transformed into lights visible to the human eye.

The Australian International Motor Show beings on October 9, 2008.

[Source: Mazda]

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Paris preview: MINI Crossover Concept

September 11th 2008 00:15

The motoring world is reaching fever pitch ahead of next month's Paris Motor Show - as well as our very own Australian International Motor Show - with many of the world's leading car manufacturers working overtime to have their new models and concepts ready for their international debuts

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Paris preview: Mazda Kiyora Urban Concept

September 8th 2008 00:15

Another motor show; another concept car from Mazda

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New Mazda show car set for Moscow debut

June 17th 2008 11:15

After the fanfare caused by exciting concepts such as the Furai, Japanese car maker Mazda is set to launch an all-new concept car at the Moscow International Automobile Salan in late August/early September

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Beijing Motor Show: Changan V802 Concept

April 10th 2008 11:15

It appears that alongside Geely, another Chinese car maker Changan is also keen to overturn China's poor reputation in the automotive industry with a smart looking hatchback that is set to make its debut in concept form in Beijing later this month

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