Saturday, March 10, 2007

Vauxhall/Opel Agila swings into view


Vauxhall/Opel is currently testing the next generation Agila. This prototype was caught testing in Germany with very heavy disguise.

The Wagon R and Agila share the same platform. Suzuki showed a concept car at the Paris motor show 2006 called the Splash which would hint at the next Wagon R.

Suzuki Wagon R prototypes have smaller, straighter headlamps unlike the Aglia in these images. The Opel Trixx concept was rumoured to hint at the next generation Agila. Both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drives prototypes are undergoing testing throughout Europe.

Mechanicals are still unknown but it's safe to guess both petrol, diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions will be offered.

Saturday, March 3, 2007

Fiat 500 Caught Undisguised!












Well nearly undisguised. These pictures show a 2007 Fiat 500 with moderate disguise. This is the first time its ever been covered lightly with camoflague. Normal things that were covered were the rear window screen corners, roof, mirrors, lights, rear side windows, fuel cap, bumper and bonnet lines etc.
Most details can be seen like the front lights, door mirrors, indicator lights etc. After the prototype was caught in the Turin factory, it went for some testing in the mountains of Turin.
The 500 shares its underpinning with the 2008 Frod Ka. Interior pictures were also taken showing cream coulored steering wheel, gearbox and stick etc and cream coulored plastic interior air vents. Prices are expected to start around £6,500 and going upto £10,000 for the top of the range model.
Abarth:
One of the first photos of the 500 Abarth in Turin with heavy camoflague around the front end and rear side windows. Sporty front lower grille and alloy wheels indicate that this is a sports model.
Prices are yet to be rumoured or announced for this sports model but £12,000 sounds reasonable at the moment.
Upcoming models will include a Abarth, Cabrio, possibly a Abarth Cabrio and even a diesel.