5 by Peugeot Concept

Set to debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the 5 By Peugeot is a concept car that shows the brand's vision for a large luxury vehicle. It combines a refined exterior design characterized by streamlined and flowing lines with the HYbrid4 modular technology.

The powertrain features the HYbrid4 technology, with a total output of 147 kW (200 bhp), four-wheel drive and an emissions level of 99 g/km of CO2 (or 0 in electric mode).

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Hyundai i-flow Concept preview

Hyundai has released a design sketch that previews the iflow Concept, a D-segment sedan created at the company's European design center that adopts the 'fluidic sculpture' design language and a number of innovative lightweight materials. It will debut at Geneva.

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Kia Ray Concept

Kia Motors has unveiled its ‘Ray’ Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, show-casing its innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies.

Kia Motors has presented the Ray Concept, a futuristic hybrid sedan with an aerodynamic (cd of 0.25) aircraft-inspired design.

The powertrain is equipped with a 153-hp Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 1.4-litre engine coupled to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), used in combination with a 78 kW electric motor.

Among the features are the use of lightweight and recycled materials, the hexagonal solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel and the range of up to 1,200 km (746 miles).

Additional features include four individual seats, touch-screen controls, drive-by-wire steering and an energy-efficient audio system.

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Nissan Juke

Set to debut at Geneva 2010, the B-segment Nissan Juke is the latest addition to the company's line-up of urban crossover. The exterior design is based on the 2009 Qazana concept car and combines a SUV-inspired lower section with a sporty upper section.

Designed to bring innovation, masculinity and dynamism to the B-segment, Juke combines of SUV toughness and sporting style.

Juke was created at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in London, and refined at Nissan’s Design Centre (NDC) in Japan. Principle engineering took place in Japan with significant European input and Juke will be built in Nissan’s factory in Sunderland in the north-east of England and in Oppama, Japan.

“The design shows real optimism. By combining design elements from two genres to create a small, but striking Crossover that displays a genuine confidence and style. And those are qualities we also expect to find in a Juke customer,” said Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President for Design and Chief Creative Officer.

From a design standpoint, the lower portion of Juke is pure SUV, with chunky wheels, wide tires, extended ground clearance and a robust stance.

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