Compact, aerodynamic, MPV-like - this car, developed with Seat, heralded specific motifs of the future segment C car that would give rise to the new Ibiza. With a Cd of just 0.25 and dimensions within 4 m, the Proto C continued the formal reworking of the package concept typical of the Proto T and TL prototypes. The blend between the hatchback and MPV is evident from the side view: the bonnet, rear window, and roof form one continuous shape.
Extensive glazed areas ensure plenty of light inside and adopt a solution that Giugiaro often crops up in research prototypes: the side windows are split into two parts, fixed at the top and sliding at the bottom, to lighten the window mechanism as much as possible. The roof, also in glass, is grooved by a longitudinal steel band connected to the tailgate and houses a spoiler.
At the front, a traditional bumper was abandoned in favor of a soft nose. The interestingly designed side mirrors contain two air intakes that make it easier to clean the mirror.
Source: www.italdesign.it
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