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2006 Paris Auto Show Index by TCC Team
(9/25/2006)

2006 Citroen C-Metisse concept
Citroën C-Metisse
The
C-Métisse is a concept for a five-door sedan curiously mated with a sports car.
The extravagant concept is a technical showcase for an efficient 208-hp
2.7-liter V-6 diesel engine combined with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Both rear wheels sport electric motors for an additional 20 hp each, making for
all-wheel drive. The concept Citroën can exclusively run on electric power in
traffic jams of2 miles at approximately
20
mph.
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Peugeot
Epure

2006 Peugeot Epure concept
Peugeot unveiled the Epure, the concept for the
coupe-convertible model of the 207. We expect the production version will be
more or less the same, minus the concept’s hydrogen fuel-cell powerplant. The
concept uses hydrogen to create 20 kW of electric power and to give the vehicle
a range of over
200
miles. Hydrogen cylinders are stored under the trunk
floor. The gas-powered (and diesel) 207 CC is expected to arrive in
2007.
Renault
Nepta

2006 Renault Nepta concept
Renault may wish to have this dazzling four-seat
convertible right now for its lineup, but the company is unlikely to build the
Nepta. The convertible is powered by a V-6 twin-turbo engine with 420 hp, which
could propel the Nepta to
60 mph in less than 5 seconds. It is combined with a
seven-speed automatic transmission, Renault’s first.
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Renault
Koleos

2006 Renault Koleos concept
Paris
also
was the stage for Renault’s first SUV, the Koleos concept. It is a design study
for a compact sport-ute that is likely to arrive on the market in 2008. The
Koleos is based on a new 4WD platform. Its 180 hp comes from a new 2.0-liter
diesel engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The design comes from
Renault’s Korean design center, hence the benchmark competitors: Kia Sportage
and Hyundai Tucson.
Renault
Twingo

2006 Renault Twingo concept
Renault’s Twingo concept seems close to the production
model that is due to arrive in the spring. The original Twingo debuted in
Paris
in 1992
and with a life cycle of fourteen years, it is one of the oldest models
available on the European market. The new version has grown somewhat, but still
is just
142
inches long. With a large radiator grille, sporty bumpers
and large 17-inch wheels, the concept looks aggressive. With a 1.2-liter engine
with turbocharging, the small Renault has 100 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque. On
paper that may not be much, but the new Twingo will probably not exceed 2000
pounds. The Twingo has a modern and practical interior with a lot of stowage
possibilities, a steering wheel with a flattened lower section for more space
and the possibility to cool cans of drinks in a special compartment in the
boot.
Hyundai
Arnejs
The new
Hyundai Arnejs concept is based on the Kia cee’d crossover also show in
Paris
. The
Arnejs is still a concept car, but we expect the production version, which will
debut at the
Geneva
auto show in March, to be pretty much
the same. There will be a five-door hatchback and a station wagon, while a
compact minivan and a coupe-convertible are also planned.
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