car design: November 2010

2010 Holden Barina Cars

All the names fit, but the one most likely to fit for Australia is Viva. Or perhaps Barina.

The name game has developed as General Motors pushes its smallest new global design towards showrooms.

GM has already created the Corolla-sized Cruze, which is sold with a variety of names and badges around the world, and now has its next compact almost ready for action. The names will vary because it is planned to be sold as a Chevrolet, a Daewoo, a Buick and a Holden _ as well as a Suzuki.

Regardless of the name, the newcomer is a youthful little city car which will start a a five-door hatch in 2010 and will be followed by a sedan and baby station wagon in 2011.

These Carparazzi pictures show the Barina as it is today, disguised as a test car during trials in Europe, with great looking computer renderings of how it will finally look once it has been morphed for the road.

It has a similar edgy style to the Cruze, but also reflects the need for maximum space and style in a car which is likely to sell for well below $20,000 in Australia.

2010 Holden Barina

2010 Holden Barina Wallpaper

2010 Holden Barina Back

2010 Holden Barina Front

2010 Holden Barina Picture

Nissan NV200 The Sweet Family Cars

Nissan NV200 Cars

2010 Honda Civic SI Pic and Wallpaper

The 2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si is a sports-themed trim, with a larger 2.0-liter engine, six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, and traction control. You also get upgraded, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist and an antiskid system. You also get a sport-tuned suspension, foglights, and a rear spoiler, not to mention 17-inch alloys wrapped in performance tires. You’ll also get power windows, door locks, mirrors, and a power sunroof. There’s cruise control and air conditioning for traveling comfort, and several safety features, including six standard airbags and a tire pressure monitor.