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2013 Hyundai i20 Facelift Preview
Hyundai decided to release a pair of photos with the 2013 i20 before before the car’s official premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motors Show.
The photos show the compact hatch from the front and rear, revealing the main design tweaks that had to be performed in order to make this new version more consistent with the rest of Hyundai’s models, especially at the front where the i20 resembles with the i30 and i40 due to its hexagonal grille, new headlamps and restyled bumper.
2013 Lexus RX 450h Teaser
Lexus started teasing the new RX 450h ahead of its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, although as you may recall, we’ve already showed you leaked pictures with it more than two weeks ago.
The 2013 Lexus RX 450h is a full hybrid luxury SUV which will also get a more aggressive interpretation under the 450h F Sport badging, with both models exhibited at the company’s stand from March 6th, along with the LF-LC hybrid sports coupe and the new GS 450h and GS 450h F Sport.
The main feature which characterizes the new RX range is the Spindle grille, plus the car received LED infused headlights, a redesigned bumper along with refreshed taillights and new alloy designs as the above mentioned leaks showed.
Abt QS3 Audi Q3
We’ve seen ABT’s take on the up! city car, now its time to check out their customisation program based on the Audi Q3 crossover.
Both vehicles will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show this year, with the Q3 model also benefiting from power upgrades for both the 2.0-litre TDI and 2.0-litre TFSI engines.
The 2.0-litre TDI which produces 177 HP (130 kW) as standard has been improved to 205 HP (151 kW) while the 2.0-litre TFIS unit has been boosted from 211 HP (155 kW) to 270 HP (199 kW).
AC Schnitzer 2012 BMW M5
Apart from a tuned version of the latest generation 3 Series, AC Schnitzer will also introduce their first personalisation and power enhancement program for the 2012 BMW M5 in Geneva next week.
The German specialists from Aachen have manage to increase the performance numbers on the new M5 F10 from 560 HP and 680 Nm to 620 HP (456 kW) and 790 Nm of peak torque, figures which will enable it to hit a new top speed of 305 Kmph (0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds).
Mercedes CL Grand Edition
Mercedes’s S Class Coupe model, now known as the CL, is turning 60 years old, and in order to mark this event the company has launched an special CL Grand Edition model which comes with designo paintwork and a series of unique features included in a package that costs 4,850 Euros.
The Mercedes CL Grand Edition is equipped with 20 inch light-alloy wheels (in 5-spoke or filigree 10-spoke designs) and various AMG bodystyling elements (AMG front and rear aprons and side sill panels) plus it is available with three designo paint finishes which include the platinum black metallic, mocha black metallic and the magno cashmere white colours.
2013 Nissan Altima Teased from Above
Nissan has started teasing the 2013 Altima, offering an arial view of the upcoming model which they say it will be lower, wider and with a sculpted profile that will give it quite a dynamic appearance.
The Japanese automaker has also confirmed the fact that the 2013 Nissan Altima will premiere at the New York Auto Show in April, but expect to see more teasers like this until then.
Based on previous reports the new generation Altima will use hybrid system for propulsion, system composed from a 2.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine and a revised CVT transmission which an integrated electric motor backed up by a lithium-ion battery.
3rd Teaser: Italdesign Brivido Concept
Here is a third teaser video for the mysterious concept which Italdesign Giugiaro will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show next week (March 6th).
We still don’t have any idea what this thing will look like, but at least the Italian design studio has finally revealed its name – ‘Brivido’.
Just to be fair, the footage also shows the silhouette of Brivido, but it is still far to little do make anything out of it.
Seat Toledo Concept: Geneva Preview
The Spanish brand has released official photos with the Seat Toledo Concept ahead of its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Through this concept we get a peak at the production version Toledo which is expected to hit the market towards the end of 2012, a model which fills the gap between the the Leon and the Exeo.
Some of the features which might be dropped by the production model could be the slightly oversized wheels and perhaps the red stitching that runs across the dashboard, but other than that everything else will most likely remains the same.
2012 Mercedes SLK Gets New Power Kit From Carlsson
Carlsson has already informed us about their power packs for the 2012 Mercedes SLK, but since the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is right around the corner, they have announced yet another performance kit dubbed the CB25 S.
This kit is part of the tuner’s “Plug-and-Drive Series” and along with a larger intercooler and a flow-optimised, stainless steel muffler it enables a new output figure of 176 kW (239 BHP).
Other than that the vehicle which will be exhibited in Geneva will feature Carlsson’s comprehensive list of exterior and interior upgrades, and to mention just a few, on the outside the German roadster features a custom spoiler with a carbon fiber front spoiler lip, a front grille that uses electro-polished stainless steel instead of plastic, a rear skirt insert, a new diffuser and a small spoiler that helps increase downforce.
Je Design Porsche Panamera
The Germans from Je Design are offering a ‘dynamic aerodynamic kit in OEM quality’ for those who happen to own a Porsche Panamera and consider that their 4-door coupe is not exclusive enough.
The kit consists from a custom front skirt with LEDs integrated into the double bars and central vent openings where it meets the hood (3,332 Euros), redesigned side skirts (1,547 Euros), a fixed spoiler at the rear (1,547 Euros) which replaces the extendable stock spoiler and a new rear skirt which includes a diffuser and a central air outlet (3,332 Euros).