Best of the rest at Frankfurt 2017

Best of the rest at Frankfurt 2017

The Frankfurt motor show is one of the biggest dates in the automotive calendar. This year’s show saw big public debuts from Mercedes, Renault, Land Rover as well as Ford, in addition to idea vehicles from BMW, Kia as well as Honda. however in amongst the glitz as well as glamour, a few vehicles (and planes, believe it or not) caught our eye. Here, we round up the very best of the rest from the Frankfurt show.
AeroMobil
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It wasn’t just road vehicles on show in Frankfurt, as AeroMobil showcased its updated flying car. The AeroMobil 4.0 is the brand’s third-generation prototype, as well as was very first revealed in Monaco earlier this year. Pre-orders are open now as well as the Slovakian business really hopes to provide the very first client orders in 2020.
Borgward Isabella
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Chinese-backed German brand Borgward utilized its house show to unveil an electric 2+2 idea called Isabella. The four-door coupe is a stark departure from the maker’s present variety of high-end SUVs, however harks back to the firm’s traditional coupe from the 1950s. The Isabella’s sharp LED headlights as well as Z-shaped DRLs provide it a unique look, while the interior is dominated by a big triangular infotainment screen.
Brabus Classic
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Brabus is famous for taking new Mercedes designs as well as tuning them with additional power, performance as well as wild bodykits. few people realise the brand has a long as well as illustrious history of restoring as well as improving traditional cars, too, as well as we spotted a variety of them on screen in Frankfurt. The beautifully crafted vehicles stood out among the contemporary metal, however they were no less intriguing. particularly the 600 Pullman – a €1.5m limousine with area for six.
Chery Exeed TX
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No, it’s not a facelifted Land Rover discovery Sport. The Chery Exeed TX is the Chinese maker’s latest SUV – as well as bosses state it’ll go on sale in the UK in next few years. The Nissan Qashqai-sized crossover will later spawn a seven-seat version, in addition to hybrids, plug-in hybrids, as well as even a saloon.
Mercedes-AMG G 63 Exclusive
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The Mercedes G-Class may be nearing the end of its life, however that hasn’t stopped the maker introducing two new special edition models. On screen in Frankfurt, the V8-engined G 63 as well as V12-powered G 65 special edition vehicles get stainless steel plating, AMG stripes as well as a colour-coded spare wheel cover. They won’t be offered in the UK, however.

Mercedes GLC F-CELL
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Another design not offered to UK purchasers is the new Mercedes GLC F-CELL. The hydrogen-powered SUV will do 272 miles on a single storage tank of gas, as well as can likewise be charged from a plug socket for a little all-electric range. It looks much like the basic GLC albeit with different alloy wheels as well as some subtle blue detailing.
Renault R.S. 2027 Vision
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The R.S. 2027 Vision is Renault’s handle the future of F1. very first revealed in Shanghai earlier this year, the sharp-looking race vehicle gets 3D-printed bodywork, a closed cockpit as well as crazy gold paint. It even features LED info screens on the wheels – relaying appropriate info for crowds as well as engineers every time it passes the pit lane.
Thunder Power SUV
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Hong Kong-based EV maker Thunder Power revealed its latest vehicle at the Frankfurt show. complying with its Zagato-designed saloon, the Thunder Power SUV is cleverly designed to maximise interior space, with rear-hinged back doors as well as a high roofline. There’s no word on UK sales, however it’s likely to be a few years before you see in showrooms over here.
Volocopter
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The Volocopter isn’t a vehicle at all. It’s an electric flying taxi – however that didn’t stop the maker showcasing its latest job at its house motor show. It’s a five-seat vertical take-off aircraft that should be prepared to fly before the end of the year.
Volkswagen California XXL
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Volkswagen’s evergreen California camper has been put on steroids. The California XXL is almost six metres long as well as three metres tall – enabling space for a double bed in the rear. There’s a full-length panoramic roof, perfect for star gazing, in addition to a retractable wet room-style shower. It’s only a idea for now, however.
Wey XEV
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The Chinese had a big existence in Frankfurt. In amongst the crazy ideas as well as not-for-Europe production vehicles sat the Wey XEV – a plug-in hybrid SUV with strong styling as well as gullwing doors. The maker has its sights set firmly on premium sector rivals from the likes of Volvo, Audi as well as Mercedes, though no details were provided on a prospective worldwide launch.
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