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2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

October 1, 2011 by · Comments Off on 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show 

2011 Frankfurt Motor Show2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, In accordance with time and trends, this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show was dominated by electric and hybrids. Of course, there was also evidence of the global slowdown and although the show is not found lacking in its ability to surprise, there was a clear decrease in participation levels.

The possibility that some belt-tightening by consumers in major European markets was also reflected in the number of small cars and fuel-efficient urban concepts on display. However, do not give up, even in the face of recession, the luxury car brands in Germany and the rest of Europe also brought its share of excitement to the series debuts with a few unique.

If the Frankfurt Motor Show was all glitz and glamor with launches of new models, the scores of the concepts, all electric and hybrid vehicles for the European market, which can take some solace in the fact that there is a little excitement went this way too.

At least half a dozen cars from worldwide manufacturers in Frankfurt found its way in India over the next 12 to 18 months.

Some plugs show at the Frankfurt Motor Show that could land on our shores:

Maserati Kubang
One of the most talked about and seen cars at Frankfurt this year was the Kubang, Maserati vision of what the future of high performance, utility luxury supercar will look like.

The Kubang was called the precursor of the future Maserati range, “the creation of a discontinuity by introducing a new segment, and continuity in maintaining DNA integrity of Maserati.”

This is not the first time, but for the House of Trident which exhibits an SUV. Kubang concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003, ahead of many other brands that actually have the luxury sports services in its portfolio.

To be called a luxury sport SUV, the distinctive style of the Maserati Kubang has been created by the Maserati Style Centre headed by Lorenzo Ramaciotti. The new generation of Maserati engines patented high technology will be developed in Modena. We expect these to be coupled to a gearbox eight-speed automatic.

Mission L-Skoda
In Frankfurt, Skoda Auto introduced its new Concept car L mission. Following its world debut at the fair, the car could reach India as a replacement for Skoda Octavia. Mission Concept Skoda L is a four-door sedan can be fitted either with a choice of engine 1600 cc or 1800 cc TDI engine in terms of market is entering. For India, Skoda can face the likes of Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Ford Fiesta and possibly even the eye higher segment cars like the Chevrolet Cruze and the Honda Civic with larger engine options.

The car on display at the Skoda pavilion was milky white, attractive interiors. The company is likely to be considered for release in Europe, initially and follow up this issue with India. This probably fits with the Skoda Octavia in terms of price and act as his replacement.

Volkswagen Up!
At the fair, German automaker Volkswagen released the ‘Up!’, By far the smallest of its production ready to hatch. The Up! Concept has been shown in earlier editions of the Frankfurt fair, but this year the platform was exhibited hatching in some variants, as a coupe. The Up! is smaller than the Polo and the company is considering introducing it first in Europe and then plans to take to other markets. Part of the new small family (NSF) standard models, the Up! was first shown as a series of concept cars, from 2007.

All up! Concepts have been designed by the Volkswagen Group Chief Designer, Mr. Walter da Silva and the director of design at Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Mr. Klaus Bischoff Dial. The car can pack different engine sizes, from a gasoline engine of one liter. It will also have greater capabilities of market-based engine that is being launched in.

Apart from a variant of natural gas, but also has a powerful 98 hp GT Up!, One natural gas-powered Eco-Up! (With CO2 emissions of 79 g / km) and a cross of four large doors.

Initially, the Up! Concept-car has a rear engine and rear transmission, but is now front-engined. Initially, it will be built in Bratislava, Slovakia. The production! use a three-cylinder one-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. A plug-in to power! It is also expected to be released in 2013. When launched, the car could become a tough competitor in the segment of economic boom and take on the likes of Hyundai i10.

SsangYong Korando, Rexton II
SsangYong Motor Company plans to introduce Korando Rexton II and in the Indian market by Q2 of next year. Korando, designed in Europe to a European audience, it will be well aware of India. Described as a crossover contemporary and elegant Korando is robust and provides a high driving position. Korando may coincide with the eco-friendly, and offered by a conventional family car, while also providing the advantages of an SUV. While currently has a two-liter diesel engine, a choice of two-liter diesel is also being planned for a launch by 2012.

Rexton II SsangYong is an attempt to make the most demanding and 4×4. It comes with a 2.7-liter diesel engine, 2.7 liter turbo diesel and 3.2 liter engines. It is a full size vehicle and sport utility vehicles equipped with comfort and safety features.

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