The Nissan Bevel Concept is a dynamic, multi-purpose vehicle that, unlike currently available sport utility vehicles or minivans that emphasize passenger needs and comfort, places its focus strictly on the primary user – male empty-nesters actively engaged in hobbies, recreation and community service. Bevel offers unique, function-inspired asymmetrical styling, a high-utility three-zone interior and technology ranging from glass roof-mounted solar panels to drive-by-wire steering, throttle and braking.
Bevel’s exterior design begins with the two passenger-side doors, featuring a rear door hinged at the rear to provide an exceptionally wide door opening of nearly five-and-a-half feet. Bevel’s tall one-piece rear hatch features a special horizontal hinge arrangement, with a height when raised of 6’2” from the ground. With the hatch open, a special tailgate-like work platform folds down and snaps into place, creating a sturdy workbench-like area.
Bevel features a pair of power outlets – a traditional 12V outlet and a 110V power tool recharging outlet, which is powered by Bevel’s integrated solar cells mounted beneath the large glass roof panels. Bevel also utilizes a unique roof cargo system designed to carry loads up to 250 pound and featuring six hexagon-shaped “pucks” with pop-up hooks.
Bevel’s interior combines comfort, utility and technology. The driver’s area includes a comfortable, rich leather-appointed fixed seat and Bevel’s unique “ribbon” instrument panel, which moves four inches forward and back when the driver’s door is opened or closed.
The “command central” information/technology zone features a series of screens that display images from the sideview mirror cameras and five information menus – Vehicle Information, HVAC, Navigation, Entertainment and Home – through use of the ribbon-mounted controller.
The “Entertainment” control center allows the driver to access phone settings, weather and traffic reports, Internet and personal e-mail accounts, and music, while also allowing the driver to access a home network and monitor locks and security system, heat and air conditioning, appliance, room lighting and garage door status.
Bevel’s utility/pet zone provides maximum cargo space through the use of fold-flat front passenger and rear bench seating that crates a smooth, continuous cargo floor/work area. The flooring itself is constructed from laminated recycled walnut, creating an extremely hard, workbench-like surface.
Bevel provides unique accommodations for pets, including a 360-degree pet leash swivel connection point and a large, removable “doggie hutch” pet carrier designed to fit securely in the rear cargo area.
Conceptually, Bevel would feature a small, efficient 2.5-liter V6 with HEV, combining driving pleasure with environmentally friendly design.

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Slovenski oblikovalec s študijo na Detroitskem avto-salonu


Na avtomobilskem salonu v Detroitu je razstavljeno konceptno vozilo fiat scratch, ki ga je zasnoval Uroš Pavasović, mladi slovenski oblikovalec, diplomant Fakultete za arhitekturo v Ljubljani in diplomant podiplomskega študija na Royal College of Art. Navdih za izdelavo vozila je legendarni fiat 500 in se zgleduje po modernih trendih individualizma.


Karoserija je sestavljena iz več barvanih plasti in ob vsakem neprevidnem parkiranju, z vsako novo živobarvno prasko, avtomobil postaja vedno bolj trendovski, saj je opraskan bolj poseben, bolj "cool". V pričakovanju novega fiata 500 je Avto Triglav podprl projekt, ki izraža duhovitost in v ljudeh prebuja domišljijo.


Maketa v naravni velikosti je začela nastajati avgusta 2006 kot računalniški model in bila v obliki pomanjšane makete razstavljena kot zaključni projekt na Royal College of Art v Londonu. Odziv javnosti je bil izjemen in avtomobil je bil izbran za razstavo Mittomacchina v Muzeju sodobne in moderne umetnosti v Roveretu, kjer bo na ogled do maja 2007 (razstava je odprta že od 2. decembra 2006).

Fiat scratch v naravni velikosti, ki je razstavljen v Detroitu, znova demonstrira zmožnost slovenskih oblikovalcev in sodelovanje slovenskih avtomobilskih dobaviteljev. Računalniški model je bil izdelan v Auotdesk Alias studiu, Peter Grabnar iz EP Studia je zasnoval tehnološko izvedbo makete, Kovinoplastika Lož je zrezkala karoserijo na 5 osnem rezkarju, RAMPF je v Nemčiji nanesel modelirni material na karoserijo, Iskra Avtoelektrika je izdelala vse plastične kose, Sinter je izdelal zavore, Avto Triglav pa je sponzoriral vsa ličarska dela.

Sporočilo za javnost: Avto Triglav