Suzuki SX4
This new sport x –over features the only 3-mode I –awd in the class , plus the power of a 143-hp engine , all standard, yaris, fit and versa don’t offer either one. There’s abs and safety of side –curtain airbags, standard. Plus available electronic stabability program with tcs, the all new Suzuki sx4, it’s gonna be a great ride.
Toyota FT-HS Concept
Toyota asked concept car designers in it’s California calty design research studio to prototype something that would be a suitable sports car for the 21st century, they came up with this radical concept , a key element was fun , yet still being fuel efficient and having ultra –low emissions, with a window line reminiscent of the upcoming skyline Gt-r the concept is fifth element futuristic, the hard –top roof reracts , via a new storage mechanism which is said to maintain structural rigidity when the roof is closed, power comes from an evolved 3.5 liter, 400bhp , six cylinder hybrid engine , it’s designed as a rear-wheel drive and would theoretically have a paddle –shift transmission, which would be a derivative of vw’s dsg or Toyota ‘s own variant , but it remains to be seen whether the car will even make it further than it’s 2007 detroit motor show debut, the production version would be priced lower than a lexus lf-h or next generation supra. The target zero to 60 mph time is four seconds dead , so this is’nt your smug neighbors prius we’re talking about.
Honda R&D Wako
Honda’s presense the los angeles auto show was among the most aggressive of any manufacturer. And the concept that attracted the most attention was the step bus, drawn up by Honda r and d wako indeed design center in saitama, japan, the step bus is of minimal size, but still able to accommodate five passengers, the drive train, which is even more speculative than the car itself, plops the micro engine in the middle , driving the rear wheels, sounds like a neat idea, but not one that is cost efficient for a vehicle that would most likely compete with the bargain Scion xb.
2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The 2008 sebring convertible’s lines are nowhere near as awkward as those of the sedan, in detail and proportion, it looks like a four seat version of the crossfire no bad things, the interior is simply the best looking innards, Chrysler has cooked up since the 1958 300-d, instrumentive is burrowed into attractive tunnels, the center stack is clean, with audio and nav systems residing above the intuitive ventilation controls, and the front seats have intregrated belts for a clean track back to the rear, even some subdued fake wood along the door panels is less than atrocious, but what’s going to set the sebring apart is the choice of the three different tops, foldable cloth, foldable vinyl, or retractable hard –top, the retractable hard top is the first for Chrysler, while the less complex fabric tops should ensure the car remains affordable enough for avis to produce by the gross, all three will feature one- touch operation , including remote top dropping from the key fob, there are three engine options a 173 bhp 2.4 liter four, a 189 bhp 2.7 liter v6 , the four and 2.7 liter v6 come with a standard four speed automatic transaxle, while the 3.5 v6 gets a new six speed automatic.
Honda Accord Coupe Concept
Honda has only let out an illustration, but it previews how the next generation accord will look, since there’s no word on chassis details or drive train, we’re guessing this in the place of the conventional engine, the 2008 accord will be powered by a pulsating ord of golden lights that sustains itself with some sort of weird voodoo magic.
2008 Lexus IS-F
Designed to go head to head with the upcoming v8 powered bmw m3, the is-f has been seen orbiting the nurburgring for at least two years, while we were expecting it to be called the IS 500, the IS-F ( the Fis for Finesse, lexus’ new design direction) will still be powered by a 5.0 liter V8 with at least 400 bhp, now here’s our wild speculation , the interior will feature rusty nails sticking up form the dashboard as lexus flagrantly flaunts airbag laws in order in order to forge a more hardcore image for itself among enthusiasts. Or maybe not.
Acura Advanced sports Car concept
After showing the controversial advaced sedan concept in los angeles, acura shows up in Motown with this related advanced sports car concept , no other details are available, but in our fevered imaginations the drivetrain consists of a single goat at each wheel, head –butting the car forward , such four –goat propulsion is said to be unusually responsive while accepting practically any trash as fuel, bet you’re wondering how we can be so accurate.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
After two utterly boring generations of chevy Malibu sedans, gm redesigns the car for 2008 with a more aggressive and exciting appearance, we’ll say that the wheels are being replaced with surfboards, so the car can actually surf at Malibu, we must have scored a hit with this one.
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer FQ-360
The Brits have developed a penchant for tuning Mitsubishi evos, two years after the official importer indulged us with a 400 hp fq-400 version of the evo Vlll, cost equivalent of 66,700 and is sold with a proper warranty, the transition form 406hp to 366hp might initially seem like a retrograde step, but there’s method in the madness, by pursuing outright power, the engineers comprised the FQ-400 driveability and the 360 is a bid to right that wrong, with this car, we wanted to deliver the best possible driving experience, rather than concentrating on a headline grabbing power output says ralliart’s paul brigden.
2007 Toyota Tundra
This is sport compact car, not sport large truck, here is the thing about the 2007 toyota tundra, it’s the most powerful vehicle ever sold by Toyota in the US, shoving the beloved old 320 hp supra twin turbo down to number two, with the new all aluminum, 5.7 liter iforce v8, the tundra is fortified with a monstrous 381 hp at 5600rpm and 401 lb –ft of peak torque at 3600rpm, and it comes with a new six speed auto transmission, built around an all new ladder frame and wearing a new metal jacket, the tundra is available in three body styles , regular cab, four –door double cab, and limo like crew max.
Mitsubishi I
The I is a turbocharged, 660cc, three-cylinder, mid-engine rear drive pseudo golf cart that lays out 70 hp in feast trim, the odd sports car like engine layout was not designed for any drifting events, rather it’s the key to the miniscule is ability to maximize front foot space, feast added a roar front spoiler, air dam, side skirts and rear air dam to the I before finishing it off with a carbon hood and custom eye-catching vinyl, blitz is responsible for the dual exhaust and suspension system, on the inside, the feast I is stuffed full of alpine and pansonic audio and visual equipment, matched with a set of recaro seats.
Honda Civic SI
The eight generation 2007 civic carried some big development changes for Honda as the SI model was offered in sedan form for the fist time ever. Featuring the same 197hp 2.0lk series engine, six –speed transmission and helical limited slip defferential as the current SI coupe, the sedan delivers the same excitement just with two more doors.
Honda elemental drift
One of the most eye-catching cars of the entire show was this Honda element –d , built by some enthusiastic workers form Honda R&D Americas, inc, this element features a 3.2 liter twin turbocharged v6 engine and a custom modified 4wd system that now spins the rear wheels only, 500hp in the number that they’re shooting for, and the car features safety and a build quality to match , expect to see this Honda campaigned in the 2007 formula drift series,
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
The exhilaration of effortless perfection, class leading horsepower and an all new 3.7 liter VQ engine deliver seemingly infinite intensity from the first pressure on the pedal, designed to capture and sustain the thrill of performance, it’s wave of accelerationis enhanced by ultra efficient vvel technology, allowing the engine to rev effortlessly higher, continually delivering on ti’s promise to astonish, at the moment you feel the smooth responsive handling, control becomes a brilliant expression of will, fully connecting the driver to the drive, 4 –wheel active steer focus the impressive performance, while the exhilaration of the power propels you, 19 inch wheels and 4 piston front brake calipers, electroluminescent instrumentation, push button ignition, solid magnesium paddle shifters and washi aluminum trim, balancing elegant, functional design with sleek, handcrafted details , the interior celebrates comfort with innovation artistry with precision, you feel it as quickly as you turn it on, the rich experience of the infiniti studio on wheels by bose audio coursing through th speakers, enhanced by the burr- brown 24 bit DAC and the 9.3 gigabyte music box hard drive containing up to 2,900 of your selected songs, A perfect moment captured and sustained by inspired technology and an inspired soundtrack.
2007 Infiniti EX concept
The luxurious appointments of the crossover, the alluring soul of a coupe, the evolution of the driving experience in underway, inspired touches inform the design the exterior crafted with expressive lines. The interior, the flowing elegance of a kimono, vehicle hospitality lighting automatically activates lamps upon approach to evoke a warm, luminescent environment, luxurious seat design creates an intimate connection between driver and vehicle, a 360 degree parking environment is revealed onscreen with around view monitor, so you can gauge space, a 290 plus hp VQ engine delivers on it’s coupe inspiration, all wheel drive inspires confidence in any environment, adaptive shift control learns an individual’s driving style to enhance the overall driving dynamics.
2007 Infiniti G Sedan
Designed to go beyond machine, the all new G35 sedan holds the imprint of a life force, an echo of the craftsman that is evidenced in the vehicle’s nuance, warmth, intelligence and power. Elements of the G’s organic, sculptural exterior such as the distinctive front grille, the wave shape of the hood and the unique design of the headlights and taillights foretell of the power and precision found in the vehicle, the 306 horsepower V6 is the latest version of the fabled VQ. Inside, old and energy are skillfully crafted through the use of line, shape, light and texture. Features such as the aluminum trim that echoes the look of traditional handmade Japanese power, or available African rosewood trim, display the feeling and thoughtfulness of an artist’s touch. Systems like the infinity controller, available XM navtraffic, providing real –time traffic, the results are exemplified by the g35 coupe a shape of passion and beauty that slips through the wind with a low .28 coefficient of drag and overall zero lift for enhanced stability at speed.
2007 Infiniti G Coupe
Designed to seduce the eye, capture the heart, and resonate with the soul, powered by a 3.5 liter v6 generating 293 horsepower with the 6 speed manual transmission and 275 with automatic transmission, the G35 coupe heightens excitement with every open stretch of road. With it’s rear wheel drive dynamics, aluminum multi-link suspension and stability enhancing aerodynamics, even greater thrill arises around every corner, inside, you’ll find a fluid and purposeful cabin, with the shape, texture and placement of every element honed for peak driver interaction, for those seeking performance of the highest intensity, the available sport tuned suspension package advances the movement of the g35 coupe to it’s ultimate with heightened response, stability enhancing viscous limited slip rear differential, and lightweight 19 inch forged aluminum wheels. HID bi-xenon headlights , infiniti intelligent key, infiniti advanced air bag system, vehicle dynamic control , Bluetooth hands free phone system.
Infiniti M
A complete driving experience the infiniti m’s sleek silhouette is wrapped around an interior rich in refinement, abundant in space, inspired technologies such as the available bose studio surround sound system, infiniti mobile entertainment system, and standard infinti voice recognition are designed to better connect you to the car, unleash the power of the either it’s 325 –hp v8 or it’s award-winning 275-hp v6, feel the response of it’s enhanced fornt midship chassis and available rear active steer, and you’ll instantly realize that the infiniti M was designed to outperform
Infiniti FX
Designed to take a stand, to provoke a response , to cross boundaries, performance that is born of it’s sports car –inspired architecture, styling that abandons the conventional for the completely unexpected, an experience that challenes every notion of what an SUV could be. Motivated by a 4.5 liter V8 churning out a pounding 320 horsepower or an award winning 3.5 liter v6 capable of 275 hp, its power is matched by its athleticism, combining a performance chassis, intelligent all wheel drive and fast ratio steering to deliver a driving experience unlike any SUV.
Infiniti QX
Designed to strike a balance between polished and purposeful, the QX56 proves that impact is more than a product of scale, it is sum of grand design that results in power, luxury and flexibility, behind the QX56’s bold front grille is a formidable 5.6 liter, 320 hp v8, endowing the vehicle with best in class towing capacity, such amenities as rear view monitor infinity navigation system and available intelligent cruise control, the QX56 is utility with a focus on refinement, luxury with an emphasis on faction, modern is style and inviting in scale, the QX56 welcomes any possibility.
