The Citroen Hypnos sports-based luxury SUV features four 22 inch polished wheels and a rainbow of colors seats on the inside. Each seat is made out of prism-shaped pockets which can be inflated and deflated, allowing passengers to be massaged during the trip. What makes this concept different is that it has a camera located on the roof which captures the facial expression of the driver so that it can change the lighting and fragrance emitted from the vents as and when necessary. The electric-powered Citroen Hypnos will use its diesel engine to recharge the batteries, and has an average fuel economy of 63 mpg. [inventorspot]
Dubbed as the Quattroflex, this Audi concept features two cylinders, a control joystick, four wheels and open-roof passenger area. The concept car uses the flexible materials that allow wheelbase to expand or contract for customizable seating. [Tuvie]
2008 Paris Motor Show is the platform for Audi to introduce their A1 Sportback hybrid concept car. The car is powered by a 150-horsepower 1.4L TSI engine combined with a 17-horse electric motor. Mileage is spectacular at 60.3 mpg (U.S.) and carbon emissions are low at only 92 g/km. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the pics. [AVING]
Nissan comes back with their latest electric car concept that has been introduced at the Paris motor show. Dubbed as the Nuvu, the car comes with the solar panels on its glass roof and uses the recycled materials on its cabin. Nissan has decided to launch this electric car at Tokyo Motor Show 2009. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the pictures. [LikeCool]
Mazda today unveiled its new Kiyora concept car at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The word “Kiyora” means to “clean and pure” in Japanese. That’s why the new concept car uses extra light-weight materials including carbon fiber. This car is also more compact than the current Mazda2. Kiyora is powered by a direct-injection 1.3L powerplant engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. CO2 emissions are also impressive at just 90 g/km. [LeftLaneNews]
Some students of Transportation Design School at Turin Based IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) have creatively designed the BMW Z X-6 concept. The car features slide-out doors, and glass panels. See more pictures after the jump to see what it’s like. [Tuvie] More»
