Taldesign Giugiaro, who wowed last year's L.A. showgoers with its eye-popping Mustang Prototype, is looking to 'spur discussion,' as they put it, once again at a major international auto show with the dispay of its latest concept, called Vadhò. Consider the discussion spurred.
The tandem two-seater bound for Geneva is said to be inspired by the aeronautics industry in an effort to give the vehicle a true jet-like experience from behind the wheel. The closed cockpit uses two adjustable joysticks to pilot the vehicle and drive by-wire tech enables the vehicle to easily adapt from left to right hand drive, or even in the center.
Powered by the same V-12 that powers the BMW Hydrogen 7 and mated to BMW's seven-speed SMG, the Vadho is a also an exercise in alternative fuel technology. The powertrain is positioned on the center right of the car adjacent to the passengers. In addition, the chassis was custom-designed by Italdesign technicians and the vehicle sports a new 'G' logo that will serve as the firm's new signature logo on its future creations.
In addition to the Vadhò, the firm will also show another concept developed in conjunction with Toyota-owned Daihatsu called the D-Compact X-Over concept (pictured at bottom). The X-Over is European B-segment vehicle that is said to be close to becoming a production model. According to Giugiaro, the X-Over, through the extensive use of glass throughout the greenhouse, offers 'plenty of sunshine inside,' according to the Giugiaro press-speak, and is being billed as an expression of Daihatsu's 'harmony with nature' vehicle theme.
From Motortrend
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