| 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview
The 2009 edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show kicks off on the 15th of September and will feature a dizzying array of the latest cars from all around the world. We at ZigWheels bring you a preview of the show, highlighting all the important autos bound for Frankfurt
The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), or the Frankfurt Motor Show as it is more commonly known, is considered as the largest auto show in the world. And though the IAA has been in existence since 1897, the city of Frankfurt came to be associated with this automobile extravaganza only in 1951 after it permanently shifted base there. Ever since 1992, the IAA has been split into a biennial event with commercial vehicles being displayed on the odd numbered years and passenger vehicles on even numbered years. The IAA has been the setting for many important automobile launches over the years and has also been the place where the iconic Volkswagen Beetle was first unveiled to the world back in 1939.
This year marks the sixty-third outing of this historic event, running from 15th to 27th September, and promises to be a real who's-who and what's-what of international auto makers and their latest creations. As with all recent auto shows there is a clear shift of the show's limelight to alternate fuel vehicles such as electrics and hybrids. The theme this year is 'A Moving Experience' and it's clear from the selection of Frankfurt-bound vehicles that the focus of the show is on smart, practical everyday cars. While petrolheads might feel this is the end of the world for them, they need not worry as this year's Frankfurt Motor Show will also host the unveiling of some true-blue sports cars such as Ferrari's latest V8 monster, the 458 Italia, along with a string of new Porsche 911 models. |
Aston Martin Rapide
The 4 door Aston makes an appearance finallyAudi A5 Sportback
A stylish Audi for you
Bentley Mulsanne
Can this car replace the Arnage?
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics supercar concept
BMW's take on supercars of tomorrow
BMW 5-series GT
BMW gets crazy with this GT
BMW X1
An upmarket mini SUV
BMW ActiveHybrid X6 / BMW ActiveHybrid 7
BMW introduces its first hybrids in this double launch
Citroen C3
A supermini in its own right
Citroen DS3
Another great Citroen small car
Ferrari 458 Italia
The Italian drool factor increases and how!
Fiat Punto Evo
Just a snazzier Punto- no rally blood here
Hyundai ix35
A Tuscon replacement possibility
Hyundai i10 Electric
An all electric hatchback!
Jaguar XJ
A Tata product that has a drool factor!
Kia Cee'd
A makeover for this hatch
Kia Sorento
A 4x4 from Korea
Kia Venga
An all new MPV
Lexus LF-Ch
A hybrid hatch with luxury thrown in!
Maserati GranCabrio
Look up at the sky in sheer style-we like!
Mazda CX-7 facelift
Mazda's SUV gets a plastic surgery |
Mazda MX-5 Superlight
A throwback to speedsters...hmmm
Mercedes E-Class Estate
An E for grand dad?
Mercedes SLS AMG
Supercar-enough said.
Mini Coupe Concept
Iconic Mini just gets better and better-too bad this is just a concept!
2010 Opel Astra
The 6th generation Astra is all set to debut
Peugeot RC Z
A suave and sexy alternative to the Audi TT
Peugeot 5008
Bring it on!
Porsche 911 Turbo New
The legendary 911 gets a facelift
Porsche 911 Sport Classic
What the...? Yeah, buts its still a Porsche!
Reva Electric Cars
A first from India on the global platform!
Rolls-Royce Ghost
A 'Baby' Phantom-if you must!
Saab 9-5
12 years down...we finally get a new 9-5!
Seat Leon Cupra R
No doubt the Spanish like it hot!
Skoda Superb Estate
A truly superb estate!
Toyota Auris Hybrid, Prius Plug-in, Land Cruiser, iQ
Toyota's hybrid and electric ambitions
VW Golf R
Hot Hatch with great drool factor-need we say more?
VW Polo
Mini-me!
Volvo C70
The man...the machine...alright, its just a facelift on this one too!
Volvo C30
Swedish Delight!
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