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Fisker confirmed the development of a new crossover that will combine elements from sporty estate and SUV models, and which will be revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show in September before it allegedly reaches showrooms in 2012.
No other details were given about the crossover, but we reckon it will most likely be shown in pre-production form.
Aside from the Karma and the as of yet unnamed crossover, Fisker is also said to be working on the production version of the 2009 Karma S coupe-convertible (pictured in our gallery) and a smaller and more practical model called the Nina, both of which are due to enter production in 2013.In addition, Fisker said that the company has plans for a four-wheel drive version of the Karma as well as a new two-speed transmission designed to improve fuel economy and offer a higher top speed.
The curvy-shaped sedan features an aluminum frame and body panels with power coming a hybrid drivetrain that includes two 150kW electric motors (403HP in total) mounted at the rear, a 260HP 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine located at the front and a 20 kW lithium-ion battery placed longitudinally below the floorpan. The system is said to work similar to the one found on the Chevy Volt with the electric motors driving the wheels and the gasoline engine turning a 175 kW generator that feeds the electric motors when the battery is out of juice.
According to Fisker, in electric-only mode the Karma reaches a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h) and covers the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds, while in hybrid Sport mode these figures improve to 5.9 seconds and 125 mph (200 km/h) respectively.
The combined driving range is estimated at 300 miles (483 km) while average consumption is rated at 100 mpg (2.4 liters/100 km). Fisker's future plans include the launch of an entry-level $39,000 (€27,500) sedan next year. The car will be built in a former GM plant in Delaware, with the help of $529 million (€373 million) loans received in 2010 from the U.S. Energy Department.
