Renault unviels SAND’UP Concept at Sao Paulo Motor Show

Renault SAND'UP Concept

• Designed by Renault Design America Latina - the design center of Renault in Brazil Sand'up concept car Concept is presented at the Salon de Sao Paulo on October 27.
  
• Sand'up Concept is based on Sandero Stepway, vehicle "urban sports" launched in Brazil in October 2008.
  
• Sand'up Concept Coupe is a versatile 2 2 combines the pleasure of cabriolet at the convenience of pick-up.
  
• For this study style, Renault shows once again the attention to the new trends on his car in various markets worldwide.

SAO PAULO : October 27, 2008 - Sand'up Coupe Concept is a versatile 2 2. Coupe, convertible or pick-up, Sand'up concept is transformed according to the wishes of its passengers. Derived from Sandero Stepway - a vehicle "urban sport" only available in Brazil and Argentina, Sand'up Concept "discovered" and allows its 4 passengers to enjoy a trip to convertible. The concept car is distinguished by its two poles of aluminum roof, from the flag before and extending to the rear lamps. In folding rear seat, Sand'up Concept is pick-up. Finally, Sand'up Concept can also become a cut by positioning its "hard top" red on the pole.


With its gray color effects, Sand'up Concept evokes sophistication and strength while the various inserts red underline the sportiness of the vehicle. The front of Sand'up Concept and differs from that of Sandero Stepway by a red bull bar integrated front bumper. At the rear, two exhaust outlets are trapezoidal in shape to ski integrated protective red. This

bright color is also an elegant border flow throughout the vehicle and separated into two parts. The more fluid design of the upper differs from the more robust lines of the lower part: wheel marked bavolets and 18-inch aluminum wheels. These rims five categories - involving the shiny black to gray lead and the red-caliper brake give a decidedly sporty look to Sand'up Concept. The optical front and rear receive a black mask projector, enhancing sportiness Sand'up Concept.

On the inside, we find the spirit of modernity and sportsmanship that emerges lines outside of the vehicle. Two shades of gray are giving mixed contrast and movement within that concept car. The red details (like the seat) combine harmoniously gray of the dominant carrier. Aluminum inserts on broadcasters and the seats combine again refinement to sportiness.

Sand'up Concept: intelligent solutions

To meet the multiple uses of this vehicle, Sand'up Concept enjoys many innovations. In pick-up configuration, so that the dump offers the flexibility to transport various objects, Renault Design America Latina has created a clever mechanism which lengthens the floor of the vehicle (up to 40 cm). Then presents the bowl 1.7 meter long for a loading capacity of 500kg, to transport motorcycles, jet skis, bicycles or surfboards. But the dump may also close with a black hard cover to protect the loading of weather. Finally, access to the rear is made by the "clamshell" (found on Renault Koleos), whose opening is done in two stages.

The configuration is obtained easily cut through the roof rigid "hard top" to be fixed manually through strong attachment points. The whole is very harmonious, consistency between the design of the "hard top" and that the body had been particularly careful.

Other systems simplifying the life of the driver and passengers. At the rear lights use LEDs to replace traditional light bulbs, which increases the level of visibility at night. On the sides, the traditional exterior mirrors have been replaced by two small cameras. The images captured by these cameras are transmitted to a LCD trapezoidal installed on the dashboard which is also a GPS (Global Position System). For easy access to the vehicle, opening doors is a Elytra through an electro-hydraulic system, a mechanism similar to that used on Laguna Coupe Concept. The doors are glass: the driver and passengers have a full side and enjoy a remarkable brightness inside the cabin. Even within the versatility remains the highlight of Sand'up Concept. The two front bucket seats slide on rails. Two small bags are integrated into the front seat and can be removed and used as a bag or suitcase.

With Sand'up Concept, Renault shows once again the attention to the new trends on his car in various markets worldwide.

Designers Renault Design America Latina were influenced by the market pick-up, and the "sport chic", both very present in Brazil. Buy fundamentally emotional and irrational, the pick-up is essentially sought to Brazil to its look. Furthermore, Brazilians are attracted by vehicles "sport chic", an expression of a sportsmanship and urban youth.

Images : Renault SAND'UP Concept





[Source : RENAULT]