BlueStar styling ideas

vfx · 07-29-2009, 08:26 AM

TEG,

Do you really believe the Bluestar (the Model T) will be a 4 door? I was thinking small along the lines of of a Mini or:

Shortened Subaru (Impreza?)

I'm just talking size here. Not style points.

EV_de · 07-29-2009, 09:15 AM

I hope it's more like a Mercedes B-Class (since TM have a partnership with Mercedes ...)

Serge · 07-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vfx

I'm just talking size here. Not style points.

Well, there are design solutions in "small size" range, which do not sacrifice 2 doors.

Honda Fit

Nissan Versa

Toyota Auris / Yaris

The latter duo also has sedan versions. Of course, might as well list:

It all depends on what market segment TM will target with Blue Star.

DAL · 07-29-2009, 08:07 PM

With all the cabin space options opened up, a Blue Star could be very avante garde looking. For example:

See more pics at:
http://www.tuvie.com/renault-ondelio...ype-side-doors

malcolm · 07-30-2009, 03:42 AM

Hi DAL

Great images, although Tesla have enough of a tough time trying to get significant numbers of peoples' heads round their technology, so unfortunately I think their styling is likely to stay this side of "reasuringly familiar".

Aptera are definitely more open to radical styling :)

vfx · 07-30-2009, 11:45 AM

Agreed. The Roadster has analog gauges, a 3 position switch in the form of a "stick shift" and the required digital screen hidden down by the driver's knee. No high tech leaning there. The model S is a bit more future-forward but it is more of a natural progression than some mega-leap like the disruptive technology under the hood.

Serge · 08-05-2009, 06:50 AM

The LEAF is now a direct competitor of BlueStar. What might TM's strategy for wider market be? A "Performance" family sedan?

EV_de · 08-05-2009, 07:47 AM

absolutely, the BlueStar must be Fit for "Autobahn" (Highway), 100mph+x, by 100miles Range
otherwise it's a city-car, or simply to Green....