Exhibited in world premiere at the Los Angeles Motor Show the Cadillac Urban Luxury concept has sparked a wave of positive feedback and enthusiasm through the fans of the US car manufacturer.
The British designer responsible for the futuristic creation, Niki Smart, told the Autocar magazine that the prototype is the projection of a future Cadillac that will rival the Mini: “Cadillac has reached the point where it can develop such a model. We need as much coverage of the segments, especially on the European market. The success enjoyed by the Mini is proof that the public for the European continent is opened to new models”.
Renowned for its sedans, Cadillac has the chance to show the audience something else. The Smart brand relies on the fact that the U.S. car manufacturer does not have tradition in this segment, so there is no need for a conservative exterior design.
The Cadillac Urban Luxury concept is equipped with a hybrid drivetrain, which is located in the center of a three-cylinder engine, of 1.0 liters. The consumption announced by the manufacturer is 3 litres/100 km.
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The Cadillac proposal for the design contest at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year is called Aera Concept, and wants to be a sports car with four seats, with a weigh not more than 454 kilograms.
Like the other concepts in this competition, Cadillac Aera will be equipped with a propulsion system based on compressed air, much lighter than the conventional alternatives engine. Named Pneumatic Drive System (PDS), the compression engine uses air pressure of 10,000 psi, the equivalent of 690 bars, being able to ensure a range of 1,600 kilometers.
The engine is mated to a four-wheel drive All-In-One (AIO), able to share similar resources to each wheel. The individual suspensions or V2V system will also be present and will provide a communication between the same type of cars. The wireless platform of the model will eliminate much of the electrical components that would occupy too much space.
The Aer Concept prototype is designed by the Centro Style design center and has been developed from a single component, able to provide a safety stable cell very similar to the proposal of NASA for the Mars Rover.
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The Los Angeles Motor Show is fast approaching fast and the car manufacturers have prepared their latest models for this show. From this Motor Show the American car manufacturers could not miss, and Cadillac is one name that will display a new concept in the stands. The Cadillac officials have offered an initial teaser for the concept will be unveiled in Los Angeles Motor Show.
This could be an advanced version that will inspire the future compact sedan from Cadillac. The new model will become a weapon with which Americans will fight the imported BMW 3 Series, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes C-Class. The U.S. automobile event opens its doors for the press from 17 November, and the visitors will be received from November 19.
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