Meet the Concept cars from 2012 Paris Motor Show

It wasn’t all about Supercars at Paris. Many manufacturers also presented concept version of their future cars and future technologies for the masses to see. Here is a roundup of all the interesting concepts that caught our eye.

Smart ForStars:

 

 

No this isn’t a Smart car for Justin Bieber. The Smart Forstars Concept is designed to give you a clear view of the starry sky. Not interested in stars? You can have your own private movie screening thanks to a projector located in the front scoop of the bonnet.

The Smart Forstars Concept is a two seater SUC (Sports Utility Coupé) powered by an electric motor positioned on the rear axle. The electric motor gets its juice from a 17.6 kWh lithium-ion battery. Future Smart Fortwo models will be heavily inspired by this new concept.

 

Peugeot 2008 Soft-Roader Concept:

 

 

 The 2008 Soft-Roader Concept is a follow-up to the ‘Urban Crossover Concept’ that was showcased at the Beijing Motor Show. The concept is 4.14m long and 1.74m wide. Under the hood, you will find a tiny 1.2L, three cylinder petrol engine generating 110 horsepower. Special attention has been given to reduce carbon emission

 

Nissan Terra:

 

 The Nissan Terra showcases Nissan’s upcoming zero-emissions technology. The Terra is powered by a same technology of the Nissan leaf on the front axle. At the rear, each back wheel incorporates an electric motor providing all-wheel drive on demand.

Unlike the Nissan Leaf, the Terra is powered by a compact hydrogen fuel cell stack that powers all three motors. On the inside, the Terra has a detachable electronic tablet to replace the traditional instrument cluster.