Some Upcoming Cars That are Grabbing Attention

If you wish to drive in style in your new car equipped with some cutting edge features that let you taste the heights of technology then here is a car guide incorporating some interesting vehicles that are sensuous in design and have several curves to spice up your drive.

Citroen C4 Aircross

If you are a fan of CITROEN and also SUV then you must eye to buy its first SUV, the C4 AirCross that will be released in Australia in July. C4 is based on the Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover and it is also expected that it would have the powertrain technology of ASX and its other sister car, Peugeot 4008.

AirCross will be available in four ranges and each of the C4 models would have the same size but will be different models in their own way. The vehicles have different platforms and drivetrains, which are designed to meet specific needs in different market sectors and customers.

The C4 Aircross will have a highly stylised headlight and grille assembly, gaping lower front intake, floating D-pillar and boomerang taillights. And the interiors of the car are well equipped, top-spec models like keyless entry and start, rear camera, USB/Bluetooth audio connectivity, panoramic glass sunroof, and touch screen navigation.

Engines: Entry-level 1.6-litre petrol engine, 85kW/152Nm; 1.6-litre HDi diesel engine, 82kW/270Nm; 1.8-litre  HDi diesel engine, 110kW/300Nm; 2.0-litre petrol engine, 113kW/198Nm 

Transmissions: Five-speed manual transmission, six-speed manual transmission front- and all-wheel drive, CVT

Body: 4.34 m (L), 1.8m (W), 1.63m (H)

Aston Martin Cygnet

To drive your Aston Martin Cygnet you have to wait till November this year.  It would be a special edition named Cygnet Launch Edition White and Cygnet Launch Edition Black. The Black edition is finished in the metallic paint that has matt effect for the bonnet louvres and chrome accents for the air intakes, door handles, badging and wing vents. 

Aston Martin through its Cygnet will aim to captivate new buyers while offer the existing customers an easy city alternative to its sports cars. The car also will also meet corporate average fuel economy and emissions targets.

Engine: 1.3-litre 4-cylinder

Transmissions: 6-speed manual, CVT transmissions and first wheel drive

Body: 3.048 m (L), 1.68 m (W), 1.49 m (H)

Volvo V40

2013 will witness the entry of strong contender in the prestige hatch market. Volvo V40 is an entry level D2 diesel variant packed with much advanced safety gear into the 1.6-litre turbodiesel. This Swedish car has key new technology, which is standard for all the models are improved city safety software and a pedestrian impact airbag system. This car has world’s first pedestrian airbag that is bulged between the bonnet and windscreen to bolster the head of a pedestrian in a collision. The upgraded version of Volvo pioneering City Safe anti-collision technology and pedestrian detection system that itself brakes to forbid serious injury to wayward walkers.  

Not just V40 has a great look and feel due to the plastic interior better than its rival but there is also lots of tech feature, which are also useful. Volvo has designed wide and low look for the V40 to underscore the compact hatch. And car squats on the road works and the wedge design is identified as a Volvo front or rear.

Engines:  1.6-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder, 84kW/270Nm (D2); 2.0-litre turbodiesel five-cylinder, 130kW/400Nm (D4); 2.5-litre turbo five-cylinder, 132KW/300Nm (T4);

Transmissions:  Six-speed manual, six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Body:  4.37m (L), 1.8m (W), 1.42m (H)

Weight: from 1357kg

Thirst: 3.6L/100km diesel, 94g/km CO2 (D2 manual); 4.3L/100km diesel, 114g/km CO2 (D4 manual); 5.2L/100km, 136g/km CO2 (D4 auto); T4 auto figures not released