2012 Seat Toledo Concept

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, SEAT is presenting the next phase of its product offensive in the form of a close-to-production study - the SEAT Toledo Concept combines the proportions of a classic saloon car with a sporty, almost coupé-like design.

The next generation of the SEAT Toledo is an exceptional combination of emotion, outstanding design quality and rational usability, as is immediately apparent from the Geneva study. The SEAT Toledo Concept offers spaciousness and usability within compact dimensions. The new model clearly follows in the Toledo tradition - a highly successful milestone in SEAT history.

Alongside attractive design, its success was also the outcome of the Toledo's many practical merits.

The SEAT Toledo Concept at the 2012 Geneva Salon illustrates its ongoing development to a series-production saloon. "The SEAT Toledo Concept illustrates our idea of the perfect mid-range saloon car. At a length of 4.48 metres, the forthcoming SEAT Toledo is compact enough for city driving.

The Toledo Concept combines the proportions of a classic saloon car with a sporty, almost coupé-like design.

The next generation of the SEAT Toledo is an exceptional combination of emotion, outstanding design quality and rational usability, as is immediately apparent from the Geneva study. The Toledo Concept at the 2012 Geneva Salon illustrates that design language’s ongoing journey to a series-production vehicle.

James Muir, President of SEAT, S.A. said: ‘The SEAT Toledo Concept illustrates our idea of the perfect mid-range car. It is an excellent combination of emotional design, top-level usability and dynamic driving characteristics.

At a length of 4.48 metres, the forthcoming SEAT Toledo is compact enough for city driving. Finally, the folding rear seats facilitate a long load length and give the Toledo a functionality that is almost on par with that of an estate car. With the rear seat backs folded forward it boasts a maximum load capacity of more than some ‘regular’ estate cars.

SEAT Design is taking its characteristic design language to the next level with the Toledo Concept – and adding an extra portion of sophistication into the mix.

Powerful dynamics and a mature composurecharacterise the front end of the Toledo Concept.

The interior of the Toledo Concept reflects the modern, clear lines of the exterior.

Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Head of SEAT Design, said: ‘The Toledo Concept has a powerful character, is sophisticated and timeless – a true personality. These qualities are shared with the owners of previous generations of Toledo.

The Design - a strong sporting character

SEAT Design is taking its characteristic design language to the next level with the Toledo Concept - and adding an extra portion of sophistication into the mix.

Powerful dynamics and a mature composure characterise the front end of the SEAT Toledo Concept. The interior of the SEAT Toledo Concept reflects the modern, clear lines of the exterior. The light colouring of the interior, the sophisticated stitching of the leather seats and the leather cladding on the cockpit and doors emphasise the fine, premium character of the SEAT Toledo Concept.

"The Seat Toledo is a unique combination of sculptural design which encompasses classic modern lines with subtle sporting overtones and outstanding everyday usability."

2013 Volvo V40

Volvo’s highly-anticipated Volvo V40 five-door hatchback has finally made its official debut, online at least, and the latest images confirm that which we already knew, that Volvo’s latest entry in the compact class is ready to overtake the competition with a premium look, unique Scandinavian style, and sharpened features.

The engine range spans everything from compact diesels to a high-performance turbocharged T5 five-cylinder engine rated at 254 horsepower and promising 0-60 mph times of 6.7 seconds. In Volvo’s eyes, customers on these shores don’t buy hatchbacks or station wagons, instead favoring sedans, crossovers and SUVs.

As you’d expect, the Volvo V40 features a class-leading safety package, including Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake and several other new features such as the world-first pedestrian airbag, Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering, and a Park Assist Pilot that makes parallel parking easy.

Volvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

"Thanks to input from customers all over the world our most compact V-range model features an outstanding blend of design, safety and versatility. The car is loaded with features that buyers of modern luxury cars want," explains Stefan Jacoby.

Outstanding safety and support package

The all-new Volvo V40 features a class-leading safety and driver support package, including Volvo Car Corporation's groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake and several other new features.

Volvo Car Corporation expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the all-new Volvo V40. The car will be built in Volvo Car Corporation's plant in Ghent, Belgium.

The car boasts sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos - wrapped in a sleek, compact package.

2013 Kia K9

The new Kia K9 flagship from South Koran automaker Kia has been spotted testing completely undisguised in South Korea.

“Our all-new flagship sedan integrates all of our key capabilities such as design, performance, high-tech features and infotainment into one striking model,“ says Soon-Nam Lee, Kia’s Director of the Overseas Marketing Group.

This model's Korean market name, K9, will complete Kia's domestic market "K" series range of passenger cars, whose members also include the front-wheel drive K5 (Optima in overseas markets) and K7 (Cadenza in overseas markets) sedans.

The Kia K9's exterior gives solid form to the recently released sketches of the new model, and presents its design concept, "high-tech luxury sedan" image, with futuristic, sophisticated and distinctive charisma.

Kia K9 is the latest continuation of Kia's evolving design DNA, carrying its family-look radiator grille, bold "high-tech luxury car" style LED headlamps, with classic design echoes in its voluminous hood.

Kia K9 is the latest continuation of Kia’s evolving design DNA, carrying its family-look radiator grille, bold “high-tech luxury car” style LED headlamps, with classic design echoes in its voluminous hood.

With only one rear-wheel architecture known to exist in the Hyundai-Kia catalogue, it is likely to be the same platform underpinning Hyundai’s Genesis sedan.