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<< Prev Page 2 of 3 Next >>  The sinuous lines, and dynamic surfaces, the painstaking care for details and the superior quality of the materials used continue the Italian tradition of car design, which pays particular attention to the proper proportions of the car body and to enhancing the value of details: GEA is a stylish saloon with a sporty twist.The sporting soul of GEA is emphasized by the taut surfaces and the generous muscular wheel arches, which underscore their majestic dimensions. The materials used for the chassis and body, i.e. aluminum, carbon fiber and magnesium, guarantee a weight of just over 2,000 kg. The technological innovation of the interior is also reflected on the exterior of the passenger compartment, in a continuous flow of information from the inside out. Indeed, the piloted driving technology allows a radical new car concept and affects the styling directly: when GEA is in driverless mode, the side windows are polarized and tinted to match the car body, painted Obsidian Blue, achieved with three coats applied between the fine pearl black and the deep xirallic blue. A slim chrome molding surrounds the glass surfaces, emphasizing the sophisticated and discreet elegance of the car. A second chrome element runs along the perimeter of the car body, enhancing the front bumper, door sills and the rear bumper. The generous proportions of GEA are balanced by a 3.33 meter wheelbase and by the 26" wheels, which streamline and lighten the car. The wheel rims are in aluminum, milled from a solid block in a pattern with 60 spokes. The different treatment of the surface of each spoke, with diamond finish on the outside and dulled to opaque on the inside, also makes the wheel rims precious elements of extreme stylistic appeal. In the middle, the large red G conceals the single nut that connects the wheels to the hubs. "For some years now, light clusters - thanks to new technologies - have shed their sole purpose of serving to become a distinguishing stylistic feature," continues Wolfgang Egger, "and they are further cause for creative stimulus for us designers. With GEA we went further still: in this case, they become a communication tool between the interior and the exterior. The LEDs change color according to the driving mode selected: white in normal configuration and blue with piloted driving." The front and rear lighting system is based on Audi laserlight and LED technology. The red G which has distinguished all Italdesign Giugiaro concept cars since 2007, set in the middle of the rear, is illuminated and contains the camera which serves as both a rear-view mirror and a parking assistant. In this vision of the luxury mobility of the future, even getting into the car takes on a brand new connotation. Thanks to the book-type doors, to the absence of a B-pillar and to the virtual red carpet projected onto the ground by the LED inserted in the door sill, passengers gain easy access to the inside of the GEA's lounge. The conceptual center of gravity around which GEA has been developed has shifted to the rear seats. This is where the real passenger compartment control center is: a sphere to fit with the LG G-Flex. Indeed, the smartphone has been installed with an app, developed in conjunction with the Korean manufacturer, that makes it possible to interact with all the vehicle functions, from the choice of the three different settings to more typical adjustments (seats, climate control, door opening, infotainment control). When business mode is selected, GEA turns into a genuine travelling office. The LEDs in the door panels project a white light which, according to the principles of chromotherapy, aids concentration and productivity. Two transparent LED screens measuring 19" each come down from the roof opposite the rear seats and the passenger can choose the information to project onto them. The dashboard graphics change and create a single setting to match the background of the two screens. The front passenger seat can swivel 180° to face opposite the direction of travel, facilitating dialogue among all passengers; alternatively, the seat back can be folded down fully onto the seat to turn it into a practical counter top. The wellness mode, developed in conjunction with Technogym, is ideal during long journeys because it allows the passenger to perform isometric exercises, which are ideal to warm up the muscles. In this case, the LEDs in the panel turn an amber color, for a warmer and more relaxing ambiance. The rear seats feature two aluminum handles which, on pressing a sensor, come out of the tray to be used for exercises on the upper body. For the lower limbs, the floor has been fitted with two boards, also made by Technogym, which can be raised using the controls for use in step exercises. A tutorial video with the Technogym exercise programs appears on the monitors to guide the user. There is also a small refrigerator compartment between the two seats which can be used for cold drinks and juices. At the top, a small drawer contains cosmetics and a perfumed pouch for aromatherapy. Dream mode is dedicated to total relaxation. The LEDs project a relaxing blue light, the windows darken and relaxing pictures of galaxies and starry skies appear on the monitors and on the front dashboard. Two comfortable footrests can be extended out from the seats and the right-hand rear seat can extend fully to form a real bed joining up with the front seat, swiveled to face opposite the direction of travel but with the seat back up, to reproduce the typical environment found when flying first class. << Prev Page 2 of 3 Next >> |
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