Due on sale in 2009...
Due on sale in 2009, the Panamera will be the manufacturer"s fifth model, and top the range above the 911, Cayenne, Cayman and Boxster. It will offer the most luxurious Porsche experience ever, and have a price tag of around í‚á£100,000 to match. The styling will take cues from the 911 at the front, with a slightly lower roofline and dramatically curved glass areas. Bosses have released this early teaser design study to give a hint of what to expect.
The tiny Toyota iQ has...
The tiny Toyota iQ has broken cover. This is the first official picture of the Japanese firmò€™s new baby thatò€™s set to make its public debut at next monthò€™s Geneva show. Billed as the ò€˜premiumò€™ city car, it will feature a host of hi-tech features and a luxurious interior.
Originally revealed as concept at last yearò€™s Frankfurt show, the iQ city car measures just three metres in length. Despite this the newcomer can seat three adults in comfort, while the boot can be given over to a child seat or luggage.
Up front the driver is treated to some cutting edge kit. Thereò€™s a heads up display featuring speed and sat-nav information, which is programmed via steering wheel-mounted controls. Elsewhere in the cabin youò€™ll find a panoramic glass roof and cool ambient lighting at night.
Despite its small dimensions, company bosses claim the iQ will be extremely strong. Like the Smart ForTwo, the Toyota uses a strong safety cell to protect occupants in a crash.
No details about mechanical specification have been revealed, but one insider suggested that a 1.0-litre petrol motor with stop-start technology is a possibility. Expect both manual and semi-automatic transmissions to be offered.
The first production versions should hit showrooms early next year. No prices have been revealed, expect entry-level models to cost around Ò£9,000.