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Concept Cars

Check out four sporty new prototypes from Volkswagen, Volvo, Toyota and ... Kia?

by Ed Bobit and Tariq Kamal
March 13, 2014
Concept Cars
1 min to read


Toyota FT-1

Toyota’s latest concept car is the “Future Toyota 1,” a new track car inspired by past models such as the 2000GT and Supra. 

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Volvo Concept XC Coupé

The XC is Volvo’s latest offering for drivers with an active lifestyle. The XC combines design elements and cargo space from its current SUV lineup with a two-door, four-seater coupe. 

Kia GT4 Stinger 

The GT4 Stinger isn’t Kia’s first concept car, but it may be the most impressive. The rear-wheel-drive Stinger will deliver 315 horsepower with a track-tested 2.0-liter turbocharged four-banger. 

Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé

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This sporty hybrid SUV combines a turbocharged V6 with two electric motors to deliver 415 horsepower, a top speed of 147 miles per hour and a zero-to-60 time of less than six seconds. VW estimates an all-electric range of 13 miles; in hybrid mode, the CrossBlue Coupé is expected to travel more than 500 miles. 

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