geneva concepts

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Mazda MX-Flexa concept

Billed as a concept, the MX-Flexa is really a thinly-disguised preview of a forthcoming new production MPV to sit above the Premacy in Mazda’s line-up. The aim for the design team at Hiroshima was to come up with a design that isn’t heavy-handed or over-styled but well proportioned, graceful and with clear Mazda DNA.

ItalDesign Alfa Visconti concept

The Visconti is a proposal for a future Alfa 166 from Guigiaro. This large sedan mock-up model develops the proportions and surfaces from the Kubang SUV concept and combines them with the Alfa face introduced on the 156 facelift and Brera concept from ItalDesign.

ItalDesign Toyota Volta concept

A second concept from ItalDesign is this hybrid supercar which debuts in Geneva this week. Named after Alessandro Volta, who invented the electric battery in 1800, the Volta uses the running gear of the Lexus RX400h, with a 3.3L V6 mounted midships and a boost battery driving each axle.

Volvo YCC concept

Making a surprise world debut at Geneva yesterday, the Volvo YCC (Your Car Concept) aims to capture the needs of the professional female and is the result of a research project led by a team of five women designers. The exterior makes use of graphics rather than form to define the design - the simple 2+2 coupe profile retains the signature catwalk shoulder line but adds raised front fenders for improved visibility