In 1969, Holden debuted a concept car called the Hurricane at the Melbourne, Australia auto show. It was a stunning design, jam-packed with science fiction technology that predicted the future of the automobile with uncanny accuracy.
The Hurricane also debuted a rear-view camera and a route guidance system, decades before satellites made turn-by-turn navigation a reality.
What may be most impressive of all is that the 1969 Holden Hurricane was the Australian automaker’s first attempt at designing a concept car. If you’re lucky enough to attend the Melbourne Auto Show on October 21 to 23, the Holden Hurricane is worth seeking out.
Most futuristically styled concept cars begin to look dated just a few years after their unveiling, but not the Hurricane. Occupants were kept safe by the inertia-reel seatbelts, and comfortable by the climate control system.
The curvaceous front wings, wraparound windscreen and Kamm-tailed rear end dropped many a jaw when the Hurricane landed at the 1969 Melbourne Auto Show.
Holden designers started restoring the Hurricane concept--code-named RD 001--in 2006, using as many of the original parts as possible.
The 4.2-liter V8 powering the Hurricane served as a precursor to Holden's production version. The Hurricane concept stands just 38.9 inches high and has no conventional doors. Notable safety features in the Hurricane include a foam-lined fuel tank, a roll-over bar, digital instrument readouts, ignition safety locks, interior padding and a fire-warning system.
Add to these a group of volunteer workers at G.M. Holden, the Australian subsidiary of G.M., who recently completed restoration work on the 1969 Holden Hurricane, a concept car that was, by any measure, well ahead of its time.
The car is powered by a 253-cubic-inch Holden V-8, a precursor of the automaker’s production V-8, which followed soon after the car’s initial showing at the 1969 Melbourne auto show.
Holden has gone back to the future, restoring its very first concept car - the 1969 Holden Hurricane Concept.
The team that designed and built the original Holden Hurricane employed some advanced technologies and techniques when it came to the powertrain.
The Holden Hurricane's V8 engine featured many advanced design components such as the four-barrel carburettor - a feature which wouldn't be seen on a production 253ci Holden V8 until the late 1970s.
Former Holden Chief Studio Engineer Rick Martin led the modern-day Hurricane team in researching the vehicle's components, systems and history in order to restore it.
The hand-picked team of engineers and designers who built the original Holden Hurricane worked in strict secrecy and began Holden's now proud tradition of ground-breaking concept cars.
Since the debut of the Holden Hurricane Concept in 1969, Holden has continued to build a global reputation for envisioning and executing world-class concept vehicles.
Isuzu Rodeo is earnest point out That range on Commercial Show's vehicle, Among 12th and 14th April at Birmingham 's NEC.
Line ups will of Denver's singles taxi comprise 2.5 liters, is Denver's double cab 2.5 LE 3.0 liters and liters.
Prices for the 2011 Rodeo line-up range from £12,699 to £22,549 (commercial vehicle on the road), and because of their 1,000 kg-plus payloads, all Rodeos allow a VAT registered company to reclaim the VAT.
Isuzu is the world's biggest manufacturer of diesel engines and appropriately, its four cylinder power units for the Isuzu Rodeo pickup range deliver best-in-class combinations of fuel-economy, emissions, performance and refinement. Available in two capacities (2.5 and 3.0 litres), the Isuzu diesel for Rodeo is fitted with a top mounted intercooler and five-speed manual gearbox as standard.
Standard transmission for Isuzu Rodeo is a five-speed manual gearbox with a high top gear ratio - 0.745:1 (2.5) and 0.790:1 (3.0) - for quieter and more fuel-efficient motoring at higher cruising speeds. The Rodeo's Double-Cab and Single-Cab cargo dimensions, payload capacity and towing weights are among the very best available in the UK's pickup marketplace.
Off-road, the Rodeo Double-Cab's credentials promise an amazing capability. The maximum transverse angle is a remarkable 49 degrees and Isuzu's pickup can wade through 600 mm deep water at 5 mph. The rear axle even has a snorkel to enable the Rodeo to 'breathe' under water.
Ground clearance is 195 mm, wading depth 400 mm and towing capacity 2,500 kg.
It features large 280 mm ventilated front discs with twin-piston calipers which enhance braking performance and ensure even brake pad wear.
Alloy wheels are standard on all Isuzu Rodeo Double Cab derivatives in the UK - 16 x 7 inch with 245/70 R16 tyres on most models, with 18 x 8.5 inch alloys and 255/60 R18 tyres for the Rodeo Denver Max LE.
The Isuzu Rodeo has built-in strengths that also deliver benefits in terms of safety. The Rodeo's EBD compensates for the front and rear load differences during braking - before the ABS intervenes - preventing rear wheel lock-up which can affect some pickups.
Passive' safety kit fitted to all Rodeos includes twin front airbags and impact-resistant side protection beams for all doors.
Every Isuzu Rodeo occupant benefits from a three-point seatbelt - even for the rear centre passenger in double-cab models. This works by changing the code between the key and the vehicle every time the Isuzu Rodeo is locked and unlocked.
We have good news and bad news. The good news is that Nissan has just announced pricing for the 2012 edition of the popular Murano crossover.
At the top of the line sits the 2012 Murano LE with all-wheel drive, which rings in at $39,900. In-between those two, you'll find six other models: the Murano S AWD, Murano SV FWD, Murano SV AWD, Murano SL FWD, Murano SL AWD, and Murano LE FWD. Both the 2012 Nissan Murano and the 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet are now available at dealers nationwide.
So popular is Nissan Murano in Russia that the country has three model grades on offer, while the majority of Western Europe countries concentrate on the most luxurious version only.
Nissan Murano is the third string to Nissan's Crossover bow, providing a range-topping model above Juke and Qashqai. Refined and comfortable, Nissan Murano is noted for its high levels of equipment. For the vast majority of markets this means 20-inch alloy wheels, power tailgate and colour rear and kerbside cameras all fitted as standard.
Murano also features Nissan Connect Premium satellite navigation system with 7-inch touch screen, HDD 9.3 Gb music server, iPod, Bluetooth and aux connectivity combined with premium 11 speaker BOSE system and the option of a rear seat DVD entertainment system.
The 2012 Murano is priced $800 more than last year's model, but the open-top version drops down $1,840.
With all-wheel drive, the prices climbs to $31,700. Murano S FWD $30,100 Murano SV FWD $33,670 Murano SL FWD $37,210 Murano LE FWD $39,110 Murano S AWD $31,700 Murano SV AWD $35,270 Murano SL AWD $38,810 Murano LE AWD $40,710
