From Infiniti have prepared a concept of real Frankenstein of Geneva, which is a combination of coupe, sedan, hatchback and crossover into one, as stated in the press release of the company. The Japanese have made to create a serial model based on the concept, which according to the plans should be available in 2014. In all likelihood, the car will use a universal platform Renault-Nissan. Infiniti Etherea concept is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system consisting of four-cylinder petrol engine with electric power 68 h.p. and a set of lithium-ion batteries. More details about the concept Etherea will be announced after its debut in Geneva in early March.
Really from the first sight you will see that this car is amazing and looking terrible. It combines everything in just one car.

According to the plans of the management of the brand Saab, which is now owned by Dutch company Spyker, in 2012. should appear on the new generation of models 9-3, but that will be available in more versions. Initially the model will be available in sedan, later to be joined by her station wagon and convertible, according to a Dutch edition AutoWeek, the new generation Saab 9-3 will be a hatchback. We remind you that in 2009. and shown by Saab crossover version of the current generation of 9-3, which is not clear whether it will be available and if so when will it happen, but gives us reason to believe that the new generation model will also have such version. Are not currently known almost no details about the new Saab 9-3, it is clear only that it will be developed on the modernized platform of its predecessor and will get new more efficient engines.

I do not think customers are interested in Bentley wagon models, but Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera clearly not the same opinion and have decided to demonstrate their views on the matter in Geneva. Designer studio made version of the Shooting Brake Bentley Continental, which will be produced only 20 units at a price of 590,000 each. The car is something between a hatchback and wagon, and had to make a lot of changes in donor to implement this kind. Exclusive vehicle is called the Bentley Continental Flying Star, and its dimensions are 4815 mm length 1943 mm width and 1395 mm height. To be able to withstand the load, engineers Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera reinforced the car body. The engine of the Continental Flying Star is the standard 6.0-liter W12, as customers can choose between its two versions, which have capacity 560 and 610 h.p. The second acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for only 4.8 sec going for. and the maximum speed reached 322 km/h.

At the end of this year, Lexus will introduce its first European market hatchback that will stand in direct battle against BMW 1-Series and Audi A3, but what better place to present a model company of the exhibition in Geneva. The car is based on the concept LF-Ch, which debuted at the gym in Frankfurt in 2009. But differs much from it. Dimensions of the car is 4320 mm length 1765 mm width and 1430 mm height. Lexus CT 200h differs from its competitors in that it is a hybrid, as its propulsion system is similar to that of the Toyota Prius. It consists of a 1.8-liter gasoline engine, electric motor and nickel-metal-hybrid set of batteries. Drive is transmitted to the front wheels through intelligent ECVT transmission as the car can move in four modes – Eco, Normal, Sport and Ev. The latter is completely electric and lets be covered 2km. at up to 45 km / h and in Sport mode interior is highlighted in red. Lexus CT 200h has a 17-inch alloy wheels, front suspension is McPherson, and rear – 2-points. The amount of baggage is 345l. But rear seats folded, it increased to 700 l. Since Lexus has not reported any technical information about the model, which is expected to become a press conference before the official launch of the exhibition in Geneva.

In Seat plan to expand its line modeling with a new sport coupe. The car will be available at the beginning of 2011 and will be established on the basis of a hatchback Seat Leon. It reported the Director of Marketing and Sales at Seat. “I’ve finished the design of this car. Be done in the coupe segment “C” is not difficult because we have most parts ready. Scirocco model is the undisputed success of VW. We want to do something, “says Lorfents. Indeed it is known that the VW Scirocco is assembled on the same platform on which to do the Seat Leon, and VW Golf and Golf GTI. Scirocco is a two-liters turbo engine with 200 hp power which is installed and the “hot” version of the Leon Cupra, (where the power is increased to 240 hp). According to Jan Lorfents next year will see the market a new generation of mini tub Alhambra, but until 2011 and will begin mass production of compact crossover Tribu.

In a special interview with the British edition CAR, Peter Shvartsenbauer who is a member of the board of directors of Audi, has revealed very interesting details about the future model of the Germans – A1. Shvartsenbauer said that even with the emergence of the model, which is scheduled to happen in less than a year, Audi A1 will be available in hatchback, cabriolet and wagon, as it will enter into direct competition with models of the Mini. Engines, which will be Audi A1 will be available with capacities from 1.2 to 1.8-liters, it is very likely that later appeared and electric version of the model, given that BMW has already released 500 copies of the test Mini E. Expected price of the Audi A1 in Europe starts at around 15 000 euros in base modification.

Nissan showed sketches of a new compact hatchback, which will soon be sold in more than 150 countries. The car will initially be marketed in the spring of next year in Thailand and then will be available to customers of the company worldwide. Under the leadership of this Nissan is the first efficient car manufacturing in Thailand. The Thailand government of trying to create a program to stimulate the production of more fuel efficient cars. It is not clear on what standards should meet the compact model of Nissan, in order to receive funding under this program. The new hatchback will be produced in five different countries including India. From Renault also plans to assemble the model in India, which will based on the same platform.
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Lexus released from the first teaser image hatchback model in the company’s history, which concept will be presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt. Series model is expected to appear in the autumn of 2010th, which will compete with the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. The prototype Lexus LF-Ch, which will be seen in Frankfurt, is powered by a hybrid system, but more technical details about it will be released only on September 10. According to preliminary information, the hybrid drive system of the Lexus LF-Ch would be identical to that of model HS 250h. It consists of a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and electric motor, whose total capacity is 187 h.p.