New Sedan Design, Kia Magentis or Optima
At New York Auto Show which was held at 2010, the Kia Magentis / Optima had made its debut. The dynamic design on this new Kia sedan variant is represented by sculpted flank, a coupe – like silhouette which is presented with a sweeping roof as well as high shoulder line. About this new Kia Optima aka Kia Magentis, the Chief Design Officer from Kia manufacturer, Peter Schreyer commented, “The next generation Optima possesses the power to surprise,”, he continued, “It’s a car that people will simply not expect from Kia – and that’s exactly what we set out to achieve.”
This new Kia Magentis is presented with extended wheelbase which is completed with boldly flared wheel arches as well as a shallow glasshouse which ensures a saloon with self-assured and muscular stance. “The latest Optima embody Kia’s confident new design direction,” Schreyer commented. He added, “It’s a global car with individual appeal.”
Nissan Juke Design Inspiration
The car variant named Nissan Juke made its debut at 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Set to debut at Geneva 2010, the 
B-segment Nissan Juke is is the latest addition to the company’s line-up of urban crossover. The exterior design is based on the 2009 Qazana concept car and combines a SUV-inspired lower section with a sporty upper section. The design of this Nissan Juke is accentuated with masculinity, dynamism and innovation. Juke design also combines the SUV inspiration and sporty accent. “The design shows real optimism. By combining design elements from two genres to create a small, but striking Crossover that displays a genuine confidence and style. And those are qualities we also expect to find in a Juke customer,” commented Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President of Design and Chief Creative Officer.
Exterior design
First revealed as the Qazana show car – unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show – Juke was created at the London-based Nissan Design Europe and refined at Nissan’s Design Centre (NDC) in Japan.
“The outcome of this global collaboration is a car that comes from where East meets West, with vital contributions from NDE and NDC being key to creating such a striking design,” said Shiro Nakamura.
Its highly individual lines are carried over virtually intact from Qazana. The boldness of the design reflects the 
significance of the B-segment in the European market: Europe is expected to take the lion’s share of sales ahead of the other main markets, including North America and Japan.
The design team drew inspiration for Juke’s design from a number of unusual sources. They looked back at a number of vehicles synonymous with an active and sporting life – and that list included rally cars and motorbikes. It’s clear to see where those ideas have influenced the design.
The result combines a number of different themes, but with Nissan DNA threaded through. It has a tough solid body to reflect the SUV element, yet is a very sensual car, too, with complex curves and a coupé profile accentuated by the narrow side glass and hidden rear door handles which help give the impression of two rather than four doors.
But there is also clear Nissan family DNA in the design – the boomerang rear lights, for example, from the 370Z – but none of the elements are slavishly copied so while retaining Nissan DNA, Juke stands alone as a unique, almost maverick, design. Read the rest of this entry »
Hyundai i40 – New sedan Design
This Hyundai i40 sedan variant was unveiled in auto show in Barcelona. The exterior design of the new Hyundai sedan variant is similar to the Elantra, but the dimension of this Hyundai i40 is designed much larger, where the size is closer to the Sonata, which is not sold in Europe. The length of this Hyundai i40 is 80 mm (4,740 mm) with the wheelbase measures less than 25 mm (2770) mm. The car was designed in a European design center company located in the town of Rüsselsheim (Germany). Designers managed by Thomas Byurkla (Thomas Burkle).
The framework of this Hyundai new sedan version is characterized by corporate identity which is presented in fluidic sculpture (liquid sculpture). Hyundai i40 is completed with advanced technology, such as ventilated seats and heated steering wheel. This Hyundai variant is powered by new engines that deliver 115 up to 177 horsepower. Check it out at the images below. Read the rest of this entry »