This is supposed to be some kind of mystery concept car that’s been making its way around forums and other automotive websites.
The key phrase hinted by Wallpaper* magazine in a tweet is ‘a surprising makeover from this car brand’. It doesn’t have any badge on the front grille, and the logo on the alloy wheels appear to have been Photoshopped off, if there was one there in the first place.
The design language feels to me like a more refined, closer to production version of the various concept flagships that Volvo have been putting out lately. It would be a pleasant surprise if this previewed the next generation Volvo S80. Some are also speculating that it could be some kind of new Chrysler/Lancia.
What do you think this concept could be, if it’s indeed something by a car manufacturer?
UPDATE: This concept car has been identified as the Volvo Concept C Coupe.
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That looks like a rather steep and sharp front end… one that could get into trouble with safety regulations around the world (pedestrian safety…).
How about a Perdana replacement?
Lancia/Chrysler is probably the most sensible choice though…
Perdana ??? They can’t even draw a decent looking car on paper let alone a concept. Most likely a Volvo.
Not Volvo/Citroen cuz shorter overhang means rwd which is unlikely from these makes.
design language cries volvo… but ur point is valid though the caliper placement in the front suggest it could be a fwd
LOL you pwned him
either you have odd taste or blind bashing. tuah got may praises last time. preve and suprima s have their own fans too.
Tuah was suppose to be Preve. Concept to production fail. Or P1 succumbed to crowny’s demand. Choose your own poison.
20 years gone and Proton can’t even produce a decent local-made car. Eat, take Rakyat money, baby-spoon feed, destroy economy and sleep is what they can do for you.
BTW how to spot local-made car: rectangular-corner-weird shape, Ah Beng style, and “cheap” feel.
betul,betul,betul.
AJ
Super agree!
No steeper than the Tesla Model S or a dozen others…
New Perdana?
When can you stop become a Proton goon? Stop fooling yourself lah
definitely a volvo or citreon.
BMW-Z Series
its look too luxurious for a new Skyline.. maybe!!
wow..superb desing..the front grill suit the volvo emblem..
can somebody measure the PCD of those wheel..if it 108..then confirm volvo…lol..not many car used 108 right? ford..
There are no wheel lugs visible on the picture, and from this resolution can you even tell between PCD 108 and PCD 112? That’s a difference of 2mm in radius. Good luck trying to accomplish this easier-said-than-done task..
definitely Volvo. design clue same as Geely Emgrand, Volvo parent company
Looks like a volvo to me.. Sharp looking thing, the stance, bodyline, arrogant.. Hmm.. Perfect..
Obviously is a new Subaru concept. LOL…
probably new perdana replacement concept..
A boxy Volvo, but with a lot of style.
The front grille looks a bit like the next gen mustang?
Could be French.. or could even be the Koreans!
From VW group.
Audi based rims.
It is citreon Symphony
I think I just saw a faint hint of Volvo DNA near the grille area… You might be right Paul
Could that be the rumoured Proton Durex?
Durex = Durable/Reliable
Proton..? I mean, come on guys, nothing’s impossible :b
It is BMW 7 series
Looks like a maserati, that grill…
I say it’s a Kia.
There’s lots of hint of VW group design in the picture. Passat’s bumper, Audi headlight and rim. And it’s not like One of the VW group has not used this teaser shot before, when the Panamera was launch, they used the exact same background setting (albeit in a factory) and shot angle. And the background setting looks like Mediterranean Europe town. So if I can put a finger ill say Seat. But Citroen is also very probable.
Its a new Proton…
ermmm, jaguar anyone?
Dear folks,
This is the next PROTON !!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah right. Proton’s been going downhill ever since DRB-Hicom took over. And I don’t think Proton is special enough to make it to a magazine like Wallpaper.
Kia?
The all new ‘Proton Perdana’ >_<
At first glance i thought it was a jaguar b99 bertone but the side lights dont match…
definitely not BMW or Audi or Mercedes Benz cos these 3 maintains a unique front grill for their cars. And looking at the above picture, it does not fit to all 3 brands. I take a guess , it might be American brand.
The masterpiece under development by Caterham and Alphine (Renault)?
I say Aston..
grill copy bmw
front bumper copy mercedes amg
rims copy audi
front lamp copy volvo
aiyo just another copy cat move along… nice attempt at grabbing some attention. real car maker like mercedes do not need to come up with such gimmicks
Wow, since when did BMW have that kind of grill, or Volvo have that kind of lamps? You must have really special abilities to spot this kind of stuff.
I hope it’s a Skoda!
THIS IS BMW 7 SERIES coupe aka BMW 8 SERIES !
It’s a volvo concept car
Citroen DS9 Concept! Confirm :)
Citroen DS9 Concept is the Citroen Numero 9 Concept
uh, i’ve seen the lamp elsewhere…mybe it’s an AUDI or BMW. AUDI seems solid bcos they are always pioneer in innovating new trend-setter for new lamps
This is the next Rover, isn’t it about time? and the Britishness in the design says it all.
Saab
saab bankrupt already la dei
Citroen DS9 Concept*
It has the merc cos look at first sight, but the front grille doesn’t show any sign is from merc.. looks like volve front signature grille.
Sry, typo mistake,
Looks like merc cls at first sight.
I can’t find any other website except Paul Tan with this image. My guess is that it’s probably a Proton concept and Paul Tan was told to build some hype and excitement for it.
I guess it is 4 doors Aston Martin.
Mitsubishi Lancer front
I bet it’t a new Peugeot
jaguar
Could this be the next BMW 7series? Because of it front grille. It has the big iconic nose.
It looks something like the Geely KC concept, yes? No?
I think you’re on to something here. Lot’s of people thinking it is a Volvo, but of course Volvo is now owned by Geely. There is a good chance Geely will use volvo design elements in it’s new cars. I’m betting this is the new Geely concept.
Well…
the overall looks unmistakably german…
the headlamp has sense of Audi design language there… (common, they had millions of employed people to design a led sets)
that grill unmistakably a Maserati flavor….
that bumper air dam wings are s60-ish….
and the front short overhang is BMW…..
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maybe its the Audi’s new design language….
oh waittt….. We have forgotten the China……
first look i’d say it’s a bmw 7series.
The new Hyundai Grandeur!
i think it’s BMW..
i’ll say it’s from audi :P just to be different and piss people off hehe.
If this is a Volvo, then Volvo is heading into a very interesting and right direction…
I love this charedes game.. It’s definitely Southeast Asian. Er, maybe not. First impression grill design is classic Volvo. But could be anything. Could even be an Alfa sedan..
I would say a citroen, but front grille really look like volvo’s
Not impossible if its a Proton. I like Proton latest design like Suprima, the MPV and the Preve. I test drived Proton Suprima and it impressed me. Far better than previous non turbo generation. Design is as good as other top world manufacturer except few small interior cheap material. Proton with turbo engine definitely in my next car shopping list. So I think its not impossible if the concept in that picture above coming from Proton.
Well, I’m gonna take a swing at it; something from China ?
It’s more than possible.
I guess this is Audi.
Maybe its the new, cheapest-on-the-market Perodua that everyone is talking about in our local news…
Qoros
Aston martin lagonda.
Chevy’s?
If it’s a makeover from a car brand, could it be Saab? It’s making its car again in September.
Fools!…….it is the new kancil.
I guess it will probably be the Mercedes-Benz SL Concept.
Its a BMW, cann see the kidney grille and the corona head lights.
New Alfa Romeo sedan.
Profile points to a rear drive layout. Likely based on the Meserati Ghibl sedan and platform mate.
With plans to re-enter the US market, they need more than just the 4C and the new Spider since the 159 /166 is discontinued and they lack anything else that might appeal there. With Alfa publicly stating they are moving to an all RWD layout, this might be the new RWD sedan based on the Ghibli.
Either that or a new Lancia or Volvo.
sure it’s not a toyota…
Well….I think its the new Volvo S80….as it looks like design concept volvo showed in Geneva Auto solon years ago…
Might be LADA..Due to the title of the pic “A surprising makeover from this car brand”…and one more post by PT last time LADA is taking over KIA step to change people look at LADA…
When I saw it, I remembered the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept, but the later is different
I think it’s for one of china brand and design by european..
Looks like the Geely SC, source from top gear malaysia July 2013 edition page 34.
but i could be wrong
Citroen DS9 Número.
I’d say it’s at least a new bmw or its concept.
1. Short front overhang – rwd. Definitely not Volvo.
2. The front grill has that double kidney look. Just need something to split it into two. Not shield shape so it cannot be Alfa.
3. Wing mirror looks F30 ish.
hahaha well the car looks good..i wonder is its peroduas first sedan :P
then again i might be wrong :)
I’ve never seen it before
I would this is the hyundai concept for the next 3 series fighter from the korean badge. If not, then would be kia. any of this two is most probably.
Mitsubishi for sure hehe
It’s a Jin Bei TQ1688488…
Proton? You guys really good at making jokes! Look at the rims, you really think proton can go with that design?
Probably an Audi..
I shound be the next generation on BMW 7 series
The grill screams Maserati…but the caliper in front, as pointed out by alex suggest fwd…so that might rule them out…but then anythings possible.
Citroen/Volvo most likely, or might even be lesser-known conti-makes such as SEAT and LADA…but I don’t think it will be KIA though, since Peter Shreyer have already established the tiger-nose grill as the signature KIA ‘face’…
BMW!
Next generation Kia Optima K5
Now…now hear ye all P.T fans who have not really analyzed
the pic then i will share with u the answer:
If you did care to zoom real deep into the blurred mirrored
image right above the front car hood, then you can see it.. ….. …… …………
a blurred mirrored image of a mystery concept car.
But in truth, it’s a Jaguar.
I believe this will be an Opel. Trust me.
fisker?
Since everyone else is saying Volvo/Geely/BMW/Audi, i am going to guess that this is a Skoda. New Superb concept?
new perodua? hahahahahahahahaha
It’s ‘Volvo Concept You’ debuting at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show…picture re-emerged balik lor..sudah lama ada…
Wrong.
http://paultan.org/2013/08/26/volvo-mystery-concept-car-identity-revealed/
Probably the C70 replacement since it is discontinued and the top of the line coupe.