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Bertone Villa, 2005
Cadillac SRX, 8 cylinder, 4565 cm³Competitor: Carrozzeria Bertone S.p.A.
Turin design house Bertone presents the Villa, a four-door design study based on the Cadillac SRX which focuses on ease of entry and futuristic luxury in the interior. The Villa celebrated its premiere at this year’s International Motor Show in Geneva.
Nissan Qashqai, 2004
Nissan, 6 cylinder, 2000 cm³Competitor: Nissan
The Nissan Qashqai boasts an intriguing history as well as an imposing exterior. The Qashqai is the first car to be designed and developed from scratch at NISSAN Design Europe’s new London studio. It comes with electronically controlled allwheel drive and is based on an innovative concept with folding seats which allows bicycles to be transported easily, for example. The Qashqai’s flexibility is further enhanced by rear-hinged rear doors and the lack of a B-pillar. This groundbreaking solution has been developed without compromising on the structural rigidity of the vehicle.
Renault Zoé, 2005
Renault, 4 cylinder, 1200 cm³Competitor: Renault
Also celebrating its premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show was the Renault Zoé. The French manufacturer is showcasing its new design study under the slogan: "Little in size, big in driving pleasure."
Castagna Tender, 2005
4 cylinder, 1598 cm³Competitor: Carrozzeria Castagna
Milan-based body manufacturer Carrozzeria Castagna can look back on a long tradition in the industry. Here, the company presents a lifestyle design study and is intended for leisure use.
Protoscar Shooting Brake, 2005
Porsche 911, 6 cylinder, 3400 cm³Competitor: Protoscar SA
Designed for the 2005 International Motor Show in Geneva to mark the 75th anniversary of the Derendinger AG company, the Protoscar Shooting Brake is based on the Porsche 911.
Peugeot 907, 2004
Peugeot, 12 cylinder, 6000 cm³Competitor: Peugeot
Peugeot took the Paris Motor Show by storm with a super sports car bearing the short but sharp designation 907 and combining the tradition of the brand with an air of elegance and cutting-edge technology.
Alfa Romeo Visconti, 2004
Alfa Romeo, 6 cylinder, 3200 cm³Competitor: Ital-Design Giugiaro
This high-class luxury saloon, unveiled for the first time at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the founder of the design and development firm Ital-Design.
Rinspeed Senso, 2005
Porsche Boxster S, 6 cylinder, 3200 cm³Competitor: Rinspeed AGo
The Rinspeed Senso of Swiss entrant Frank M. Rinderknecht puts the driver at the centre of attention. The Senso is powered by environment-friendly natural gas and described as the world’s "most sensual" car. It’s easy to see why, as Rinderknecht’s creation actually "senses" the driver by noting his or her biometric readings – and uses patterns, colours, music and aromas to positive effect. After all, a well-balanced driver is a safer driver.