Concept cars

2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept

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October 06, 2003

Hooked up to the engine is Alfa's own Selespeed 6-speed sequential gearbox. From there, the power is sent to all four wheels via an electronically controlled all-wheel drive system. It features a front, center and rear differential, maximizing traction in all weather conditions and at all speeds. The suspension, like most of today's high-end SUVs, is fully

Although not yet complete, Alfa says the Kamal's interior will be luxurious, comfortable and boast 400 liters of cargo volume. (Photo: Fiat)

adjustable, raising and lowering according to speed and need. Alfa reports that its Kamal also handles better than most of its ilk, thanks to a well-developed double wishbone suspension system placed at all four corners.

Though the show car doesn't have a completed interior, it is promised to be creative, luxurious and comfortable. Judging from sketches, the production version will offer a full panoramic glass roof, making it for an airy interior. Quality is expected to be excellent, and there is said to be up to a 400 liter cargo volume with a split tailgate for easy loading and unloading.

By the time the Kamal hits the market in 2006, Alfa Romeo may even be available in Canada. (Photo: Fiat)

The real Kamal, or whatever Alfa Romeo finally calls it, is set to go on sale sometime in 2006, sporting the underpinnings of the next Alfa 166. It will, of course, include a host of alternative engines, as well as technologies not shown, and possibly not known to us at this time. With its arrival so far off into the future it's probably best to leave things undefined. Perhaps by then, Alfa Romeo may even be available in Canada and the U.S. Now that's something to look forward too.

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