Spyshots - Leaked Images
A new Chevrolet previewed via patent filings: Is this the 2012 Malibu?
Above is an image that was submitted to the US patent office. Unfortunately we only know that it is a Chevrolet with four doors. It can either be a mid or a full-sized sedan and reports worldwide are suggesting that it could possibly be the 2012 Malibu since it is about time for a new version to show up.
However it could be something else all together. It looks pretty sharp based on the image above and I can’t wait to look at the final product. An image that shows us the rear end reveals Camaro-inspired taillights. Please click on the source link below to view more images.
Audi RS5: Brochure with high-res images leaked!
What you see above is a leaked image of the high-performance Audi RS5 that will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show which is just around the corner. Unfortunately the leaked brochure does not contain enough technical specifications hence we will have to wait for the official launch.
However that will not stop some people from suggesting that the RS5 is powered by a 450hp 4.2 liter V8 that is also good for 450Nm of torque. The brochure reveal that the RS5 has a red line of 8200 revs, an S-Tronic transmission and options that include three types of front seats and four wheel designs. Continue reading to check out more images! Read the rest of this entry.
Renault Twingo CC leaked thanks to diecast model?
This is an interesting piece of news! We are familiar with leaked as well as spy images of new vehicles but this is something not conventional. Renault is expected to launch the Twingo CC either at the Geneva Motor Show or at the Paris Motor Show, but we now we know what to expect thanks to a diecast model!
If you compare it with various spy images that are available on other websites, you can see a number of similarities, indicating that the diecast model is indeed the real deal. The diecast model you see above is made by a French scale car maker called Norev. Check out another image after the jump.
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2011 MINI Countryman: Leaked images!
Its finally here! What you see above is the 2011 MINI Countryman, which is a slightly jacked up MINI finished with different front and rear ends. The vehicle here which is also known as the MINI R60 is the Cooper S variant and has the All4 logo slapped on indicating that it has an all wheel drive configuration.
There is also an image of the interior which shows us a design that is very similar to the design that we are all used to. But it looks like the company went a little too far with the choice of the blueish finish on the door cards and on the centre console, it is a little out of nowhere. You can look at three leaked images in high-res glory after the jump! Read the rest of this entry.
2011 Kia Sportage leaked in patent fillings
Looks like Kia is still on the right direction in terms of vehicle design, ever since ex-Audi man Peter Schreyer joined the Korean auto maker. The latest Kia which we all can say good things about is the upcoming 2011 Kia Sportage. What you see above is a leaked imaged of the new compact SUV. The image, along with a few more were given to the EU Patent Office for patent filling reasons.
The Sorento you see in the images may not be the actual production version but if it were to be different, it shouldn’t run far off. There is also a slight chance that Kia may launch it in Geneva in March or at the Seoul Motor Show in April. The 2011 Sportage is expected to hit Korean dealers by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011.
The new Sportage may share the same platform as the new Tucson/iX35 and in terms of engines, you can expect two petrol units and up to three diesel engines. The petrol front should be made up by a 140hp 1.6 liter and a 166hp 2.0 liter while the diesel family is expected to include a 115hp 1.7 liter as well as a 134hp and 184hp version of a 2.0 liter. More images can be found after the jump.
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New Vauxhall Meriva revealed via leaked images
At first glance you may find nothing unusual about the mini MPV in the image above but if you look closer then you will notice rear suicide doors and this is not a concept car, in fact it is a production vehicle. Its the Vauxhall Meriva that is based on the concept that was showcased at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
The suicide doors are called FlexDoors and they can be opened at an angle of almost 90 degrees and they can only be opened while the vehicle is stationary. Since what we have are leaked images only, juicer details are scarce at this point.
But we do know that the FlexSpace system that is featured on the outgoing model has been updated to improve space usage. There is also something called the FlexRail that features a rail above the centre console where storage bins are placed. These bins can slide so both front and rear passengers can use them.
Rumored to be based on the same platform that underpins other vehicles like the Astra and and Zafira, the Meriva is expected to be motivated with various engines from the Astra range with power output ranging between 74hp and 138hp. The new Vauxhall Meriva is slated for a Geneva 2010 reveal in March and prices should start from around £13,500 in the UK. Continue reading to view all the leaked images in full high-res glory. Read the rest of this entry.
Teaser image of the Renault Megane CC revealed
What you see above is a teaser image of the upcoming Renault Megane CC that is found bouncing around the Internet. After looking at several spy images of the new “coupe cabriolet” we can tell that the Megane CC features the same front end found on the Megane Coupe while the main difference is that the CC has a retractable hard top. It is expected to be launched in spring this year and Geneva 2010 should be where the CC will make its world debut.
2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe: More images leaked!
Yet another set of leaked images that belong to the 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe has been released into the Internet. This time the images are snapshots of a video the showcases the new hybrid by Honda. A previous leaked brochure indicated that the CR-Z’s hybrid powertrain is made up by a 113hp 1.5 petrol engine and a 13hp electric motor. The gasoline engine is also able to output 145Nm of torque while the latter can produce 78Nm.
Both power units can be mated to a CVT or a traditional 6-speed manual transmission. The brochure also revealed that the CR-Z can deliver 100 kilometers with 4 liters of fuel or with 4.5 liters of fuel but it is not clear what kind of calculation these numbers refer to. The 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe is scheduled to make its debut in the Japanese market by February this year. Other markets will get it later in the year. There will also be sporty upgrades by MUGEN. Look for more leaked images after the jump.
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