The Proton P3-21A Update

*UPDATE*
(23/02/2012)

                               
A fully undisguised P3-21A picture has finally surfaced on the internet,unfortunately the front end has been blocked!but it does give us a clear idea on how the end product looks like,and i must say,it's awe-inspiring!
  





These are the final round of pictures before the official launch of Proton's most important model to date.

 

 

interior shot of a "entry level" version

The car uses hot press steel body which is stronger than cold press. It has a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine equal to a 2.0 liter engine power. The engine complies with Euro-five standards.

A whole list of feature has been incorporated. This includes Vehicle Seek Lamp, Wiper Auto Speed, Auto side door folding mirror, Push Button Start / Stop, Sensors for Automatic Wiper and Headlamp and GPS Antenna for Navigation System.

Additionally it has Impact Sensing Door Lock, Continuous Variable Transmission, Security Alarm System, Immobiliser and Central Locking.

The automatic version has Shift Lever with Tiptronic Mode and Paddle Shifter on Steering Wheel for seven gear changes. ABS to prevent skidding and BA (Brake Assist) to increase brake pedal force.

(IMAGES COURTESY OF:PAULTAN.ORG,ARENAKERETA.COM,FUNTASTICKODESIGN)

SsangYong's Soft Top SUV!

SsangYong will unveil its all new ‘convertible’ concept, dubbed as the SsangYong XIV-2, at the Geneva motor show next month.

The SsangYong XIV-2 – which stands for eXciting User Interface Vehicle 2 – is the successor of a similar concept that was featured at last years Frankfurt show.XIV-2 is a crossover SUV-convertible and features a one-touch automatic opening soft-top roof. It has been designed for the global market and targeted at a younger audience.

911 Beating E-SUV by Tesla

Tesla have unveiled its latest model,a seven seater SUV that is said to be able to hit the 0-60mph mark faster than a Porsche 911 and travel up to 270 miles on a single charge.

The company claims the Tesla Model X will go into production alongside the  Model S saloon by the end of 2013. 

“This will be our most important, and highest-volume, car when it comes out,” said Tesla chief Elon Musk at the Model X’s reveal in California. "It has more utility than a minivan, and better performance, much better performance, than an SUV."

Mazda Takeri Revisited!

Mazda's Takeri concept car which was first seen last years Tokyo Auto Show will also be featured at next month's Geneva show, and the Japanese manufacturer has issued a slew of fresh images of the next-generation saloon.

The Takeri is said to be the company's vision for the next all new Mazda 6, due on sale in 2013.

The car sports the Auto maker’s new ‘Kodo – Soul of Motion’ design language,Resulting in a much bolder,radical look than the current-generation Mazda 6, complete a more distinctive treatment front grille and slim, technical headlights, crisper lines and a more coupe-like profile. 

India's First Supercar!The DC Avanti.

Get ready for the first Indian designed Supercar!The DC Avanti!

 It was unveiled at the recent Delhi Auto.the "Heart" will be a Ford-sourced, 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 261 bhp(found in the Mondeo).The Avanti weighs 1560 kg, and features extensive use of aluminium. 

Its makers, who are based in Pune, claim the base model will hit 62 mph in less than seven seconds. The car will be released somewhere around 2013. DC wants to build 200 cars a year at first, but plans to churn out up to 2000 cars a year in the long run.

To be perfectly honest,I'm not 100 percent behind the design,as i feel the front end resembles the VW Scirocco a tad too much,a disappointment in the originality department and the rear,for some strange reason,looks like it was inspired by a cockroach.

Proton Satria Neo Rally Goes On Sale In Japan!

Malaysian  automaker Proton have announced that it's impressive Satria Neo rally car will officially go on sale in Japan for motorsport use. The Satria Neo and the S2000 model was the Winner of the 2011 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). 
According to Proton, the Satria Neo will be sold in Japan by CUSCO(a Japanese automotive parts company) . The automaker and CArosser have joined forces and made the Group N components for rally use on the Satria Neo and CUSCO is the only independent company in Japan to compete in all categories of the local championships, like track racing, rallying, dirt trials and even gymkhana. 

New Honda NSX Previewed.

The Honda NSX is back.!!
 
The concept was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show.The road going version is said to be atleast three years off.  
The design is sharp, dramatic and has all the design ques that will surely make it a hot seller. But it’s still got a touch of it predecessor ,Honda decided to keep the iconic rear lights, and the overall proportions(a decision which was most likely inspired by the Nissan GTR project).