Dacia Duster Concept: The flexible sporty crossover

By Dacia Duster presents his first crossover concept at the Geneva Motor Show (05.03.2009 - 15.03.2009). The independent study combines the advantages of a sporty coupe with a spacious MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle). Mark Antes characteristic are posted opposite the doors, the entry into the model is especially convenient shape.


Mark Antes, rugged appearance

The compact length of 4250 meters, the Duster is ideal for use in city traffic. The height of 1495 meters and the width from 1640 meters and the short overhangs (65 inches front, 80 inches rear) give the crossover also a powerful profile. The 2804 meter long wheelbase already signaled from outside, that the passengers generous interior dimensions are available.

The robust character of the Dacia Duster emphasize a broad front apron with two narrow horizontal air intake openings and the mark for the typical radiator grille. Large headlights pull in a tapered angle up almost to the doors up, while striking wheel housings and 21-inch wheels in a 5-spoke design with size 245/35 tires in the robust performance in addition to stress.
Other features are the exclusive color in anthracite gray and the large continuous areas dar. The window on the front doors and the mirrors placed trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes put more aluminum accents.

The body design of the Dacia Duster appealed particularly on the aerodynamic fine-tuning so that the crossover an aerodynamic Cd of 0.30 obtained. Thus, for example, the flowing lines for a minimal air resistance. Similarly, optimizing the fixed roof at the blinker in the form of the fins of air, resulting in the total package in a low fuel consumption rates.

Drive: Economical Diesel Power

As motorization, the Dacia Duster on the 1.5 dCi common rail diesel with particulate filter from the parent company Renault, the 105 hp and a maximum torque of 240 Nm at 2,000 rpm mobilized. Thus equipped, masters of the 1300 kg heavy crossover classic sprint from 0 to 100 in 9.6 seconds.

The economical four-cylinder, whose power in Dacia Duster on a manual 6-speed transmission takes place, requires 5.3 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to an output of 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer is.

Flexible and light interior

The interior of the Duster characterize the concerted colors "chocolate brown" and "blue". The fully glazed roof also provides a bright and friendly atmosphere, while the seats placed offset to the driver and front passenger from a very thin material, the high level of comfort with good lateral support united. The driver's seat also uses its curved shape with the dynamic styling of the bodywork on.

It also allows the interior to the individual needs of the occupants needs. It is possible, in a few seconds, the four-configuration in a custom setting for sports and leisure ones. By pressing the button on the rear opening of the passenger seat glides on invisible rails fit under the seat. This results in a capacity of 2.0 cubic meters, without being at a high level of comfort waiver is required. The freed-up space, acting upon the request on a mountain bike, which is through a deeper under the rear bench seat and a pivoting Haltearms, in the instrument panel is stowed, can fix.

Functional dashboard and plenty of storage space

In Duster determine flowing, expressive lines of the dashboard. The steering wheel is in its lower part on the driver side airbag, so that in the middle part of the flounces space for the central screen, with the instrument display will remain. Before the wheel is the driver and passengers a spacious storage compartment is available. On the passenger side rejuvenated the dashboard, resulting in an unusually generous legroom of 280 millimeters results.

A 20-liter glove box making, and two storage compartments in the doors with 8 liters offer plenty of storage space. In addition, a further Dacia Drop in the back of the right rear seat with the touch of a button herausgleitet. With 470 liters of storage space, the trunk is well equipped.

Hyundai ix-onic: The first view of the new compact SUV

With the compact SUV study "ix-onic" Hyundai is a first look at the successor of the Tucson in the spring of 2010 will appear. Concave and convex lines give the body of the ix-onic a dynamic tension created by the ice-blue pigmented coating is specially emphasized. The concept car allows, thanks to its compact dimensions (length 4.40 m, width 1.85 meters, 1.65 meters height) is also in the city traffic is a good overview and easy handling.
Under the hood sits a 1.6 liter petrol engine with large direct injection and turbocharging, with 175 horsepower makes for dynamic tunneling. Thanks to 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox and Hyundai's start-stop system (ISG = Idle, Stop & Go)) shines the study with low consumption and a CO2 value of only 149 g / km. Automatically turns the intelligent all-wheel drive, on the road and enables agile driving on unpaved terrain with plenty of traction up all time.

The ix-onic Hyundai is also the wishes of an adolescent audience fulfill equivalent design, combined with dazzling details such as the LED Daytime running lamps, which are also in the exterior mirror housings are taken on a more environmentally-friendly drive. The study for the leading European design team at Hyundai, established in the German Ruesselsheim looks ix-onic "a car of contrasts for a world that is characterized by differences."The makers were in the automotive Stadtnomadenvon multi-cultural currents inspired, as reflected in the European cities of Berlin, Paris and London are found. The Hyundai-ix onic is robust and compact design for life in the city and at the same time sleek and agile outside the city limits on the road.

Looking at the ix-onic falls athletic design language. The hexagonally-grille is in tradition of European Studies Hyundai Genus (2006) and i-mode (2008). Sharp cut headlamps are reminiscent of the eyes of a cat and shape with LED daytime running lights front view of the study. The graph shows the LEDs while concrete view of the Hyundai-face of the future.

In the side bite the coupé-like silhouette and windows divided waistline, whose upper Auswölbung at the height of the droplet tail lamps expire. Sportlich issued wheel housings accommodate 21-inch polished aluminum wheels in turbine design. Door sill and bumper essay are colored differently, and with aluminum beplankt that even with the Türinnengriffen used and the quality of the premium compact SUVs underscores.
Accents will also be the rear of the Hyundai-onic ix. In the attached high, slender tail lights were the makers of the structure of nature inspired. The grand finale is the aluminiumpolierte dual exhaust system in diffuser optics. New Hyundai proposes ways in material selection. Thus the three-dimensional from Lexan rear window. This high quality plastic material replaces the glass and is very lightweight and easy to shape.

Two vertically-mounted spoiler lips hold the rear window and improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle. Elegant integrate while the roof edge spoiler and third brake light thanks to the Auswölbung the concave rear window.The interior of the five-seater characterize sophisticated technology and exclusive materials. In the airy interior is immediately crémefarbene the leather of the seats in the eye. Surfaces in magnesium and in car color painted and the flooring in ribbed cashmere Ice exude a touch of haute couture for the road. The rearview mirror also has a "dead-spot detection," the driver of the other non-visible road users warns.