Toyota Rush

Who shrunk the RAV4? Well, not actually Toyota, but it’s subsidiary Daihatsu as the Rush is Toyota's version of the all new Daihatsu Be-go which will replace the mini SUV, Terios, in Europe. With a length of just 3.995 mm (157 in), the Rush is smaller than an 3d Accent. In Japan the model will be offered with a 1,5 liter engine that produces 80 hp. It is still unknown if the car will be available in markets except Japan.

Chevrolet Captiva SUV -official

Alter a long period of wait, Chevrolet previews its all new compact SUV, Captiva. Co-developed with Daewoo, the Captiva retains the prototype’s (S3X) design theme. The Captiva is one of GM’s worldwide car projects as it will be sold in Europe (as Chevrolet), Asia (as Daewoo) and the US (as Saturn).

Oficial press release:

The Captiva will also be the first model in Chevrolet’s European range available with an electronic stability program (ESP). It debuts at the Geneva motor show (March 2 - 12, 2006) and will be available in showrooms across Europe starting in June.

Dimenisons

The Captiva offers expressive design and a spacious, convenient interior featuring high quality fabrics and materials. The new compact SUV measures 4,639/1,849/1,726 mm (length/width/height) and with a wheelbase of 2,707 mm. It will be available with seven or five seats respectively.

4wd system

Customers will also have the choice between front-wheel and four-wheel-drive variants. The latter variant features an-active-on demand, four-wheel-drive-system. As driving conditions demand, the rear axle is instantly employed via an electronically controlled electro-magnetic coupling to give maximum traction. The system also seamlessly interacts with the ESP and ABS systems, enhancing driver control of the vehicle and safety margins. The ESP itself has additional functions like HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), HDC (Hill Descent Control) and ARP (Anti-Rollover Protection).

Engine specifications

Initially, three transversally mounted engines will be available for the Captiva. They include the brand new, state-of-the-art common rail diesel engine jointly developed by GM Daewoo Auto&Technology Company, GM Powertrain and VM Motori. In its first application, the 16 valve unit offers 150 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 310 Nm at 2000 rpm.. In the ECE mix, fuel consumption is 8.1 L per 100 km. It is the first application of a family of diesel powertrains that will become available in other Chevrolet products in Europe, beginning in 2006.

The base engine is a 2.4 litre in-line DOHC four cylinder, delivering 142 hp at 5,200 rpm and a torque maximum of 220 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The Captiva 2.4 average fuel consumption is 10.8 L per 100 km. The top-of-the line 3.2 litre V6 engine produces 225 hp at 6,000 rpm, maximum torque is 302 Nm at 3500 rpm.

Alfa Romeo 159 GTA -Autodelta

This picture comes straight off Alfa Romeo’s official partner Autodelta which hopes to play the same role as M for BMW and AMG for Mercedes. The beautifully designed 159 with the GTA badge is as bad it gets. The sketch is not far from the production version which will probably make it's debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Rumors are speaking about a 400 hp V8 engine straight off the Maserati Coupe GT

Prodrive P2 Coupe -Impreza WRX STi

If you don't like the family likes of the Impreza, Subaru Rallye expert, Prodrive has the solution: an all new coupe concept based on the Japanese legend. But that's not all, as the Prodrive P2 Coupe has a tweaked 2.0 turbo boxer engine that produces 345hp enough for 174mph and a whopping 3.8 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint. The car also features Prodrive's own anti-lag and active torque dynamics systems.

Although officially, Prodrive has no plans to build a production edition, if the P2 receives great attention from the public, the British based company maybe tempted to go ahead and make this car.

Chevrolet Camaro Concept

Well here it is at last! The concept, which draws closely to the 1969 model features a 6.0 liter V8 with 395 hp

Hyundai HCD-9 Talus Concept

According to Hyundai, the Talus Concept which will be shown at Detroit, gives us a glimpse of there future Coupe model

Ferrari 599 GTB

These photo's of the Ferrari 599 GTB have just leaked in the internet. This model, which borrows styling cues from the 250GT will replace the 575 Maranello. Based on a shortened platform of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, the GTB promises to offer more space for passengers is and there luggage. As of the price, 599 GTB will cost more than the F430 and less than the 612 Scaglietti. The driving force behind the GTB is a more powerful version of Scaglietti's V12 6.0 which produces nearly 600 hp Expect a 0-62mph in about 4,0 sec