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Some experts believe that after 100 years on the road will only be only electric vehicles. It is a pity that there is no way to be sure of the correctness statements personally. But most companies avtostroitelnyh to electric has long been treated more seriously than, developing electrical concepts, prototypes and models. World renowned automotive brand from Germany Audi presented to the public their vision of electric vehicles, designed in the form of a concept car Audi all-electric F12 «e-Sport».

New image of electrocar Audi F12

Audi F12 photo presentation

Front picture of Audi F12

It should be noted that the designation F12 have already met in the range of models of Audi. During the 1964-1965 period serially produced Roadster DKW F 12. Elegant sports car is not distinguished specific parameters against the current level of avtotehnology, but this was almost 50 years ago ... The concept F12 little to do with its formal "predecessor". If we talk about the resemblance, the prototype closer to the model Audi R8 V10, a known lighting system built entirely with LEDs.

It builds on the functionality and versatility of the original Kia Carens, with a spacious five or five-plus-two seating layout, a generously proportioned luggage bay and numerous stowage spaces, but wraps this family-friendly adaptability in more purposeful sheet metal.

"I wanted to give the new Carens a sleeker look and feel, to create a design that envelops its functionality and versatility in something altogether more athletic and dynamic," says Peter Schreyer, Kias Chief Design Officer.

"This new-found visual dynamism is important - this car needs to look appealing and attractive - but during its design and development stages, we never lost sight of the fact that its packaging flexibility and adaptability are why people buy these cars," explains Schreyer.

Both Schreyer and Gregory Guillaume, Kias Chief Designer Europe, are candid when discussing the design of the Kia Carens. "A vehicle like the Carens is probably one of the hardest of all to get right because we are very tightly constrained by the cars functionality," says Guillaume. "That packaging versatility cannot in any way be compromised by the design of the car because to do so would eradicate the cars raison dêtre."

Schreyer and Guillaumes team created subtle styling cues to enhance the Kia Carens elegant and balanced proportions and deliver an air of sophistication and refinement.

As an example Schreyer singles out the understated chrome strip that runs from the base of the windscreen, along the lower level of windows and curls up to meet the C-pillar. "This not only adds a premium feel to the clean-cut exterior, but also creates a visual link with the new Sportage, which features the same design motif," he explains.

Similarly, the Kia Carens design team worked hard on ensuring the front and rear overhangs were kept as short as possible to boost manoeuvrability when parking and negotiating city traffic.

Neat touches abound - the integrated roof rails, the sleek rear spoiler, the three-way split second-row seats that feature individual fore and aft adjustment, and Kias tactile new steering wheel.

"With its nigh-perfect balance of proportion, style and functionality, the distinctive new Carens marks yet another successful and stylish step for Kias global design team," says Schreyer proudly. "Theres a design honesty here - the Kia Carens is neither over-dressed nor does it feature contrived design elements. Its a car cleanly and elegantly defined by its functionality."source:netcarshow.com