Aston Martin revealed in Geneva its first crossover
Aston Martin stand at the Geneva motor show will attract a considerable number of visitors - the first time it shows no sports coupe or convertible cabriolet, but full-wheel crossover! However, at the impressive «face» painted winged logo is not a traditional Aston Martin, a symbol of Lagonda.
A revival of Lagonda brand was announced in autumn, and even then, many have begun to wonder what the car will be the first swallow Restored brand. There were even talking about the reincarnation of the famous sedan Aston Martin Lagonda, which was manufactured from 1976 to 1989. But the 100-year anniversary of Lagonda celebrated the advent of five-SUV with an engine V12. And so, in principle, it is logical, given that the model number of Aston Martin already has an excellent «four-compartment» Rapide.
Design concept crossover Lagonda after the masterpieces of Aston Martin, of course, shocking. But it had to do from scratch, because of any corporate style Lagonda is no question, because the cars of this mark, not counting of the sedan, finished to produce more during the Second World War. So in Geneva demonstrated the first experiment on a future competitor prestigious off-road.
Serial Lagonda version appears only in 2012, so that by the time the car will probably a more traditional look. Task is not easy - would have to satisfy the most demanding and varied requests for the Lagonda will be sold in 100 countries, including Russia, China and India.
One only crossover range Lagonda is not limited. According to the head of Aston Martin Ulrich Betsa, the future range of Lagonda expand at the expense of other models. Nemec also hinted that he is not sure it will be Full power crossovers, but they would be more practical and universal current Aston Martin.
By the way, at the presentation Lagonda nothing has been said that, on the basis of what made the machine. However, the publication Autocar claims that Lagonda was built on the platform of Mercedes-Benz GL (which, however, there is no 12-cylinder engines). The statement was not unfounded, because Aston Martin is now engaged in negotiations on cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, in which the British will have access to the engine, chassis and hybrid technologies German concern. So it seems to be coming Lagonda will be distant relatives of machines with three-star.
