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We thought
that the Plymouth Voyager this year was the ultimate in family
vans. Well look at this one. It will take you into the 21st century
for sure! Can you just picture yourself in the cockpit of this
cruiser?
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Bertone designed
this prototype in 1994 and named it Genisis.
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If we haven't
seen this in a futuristic movie yet, it surely won't take long
before we do. The concept of curving the glass around into the
roof seems appealing for being able to look up for sight-seeing.
At the same time, having driven in hot sunny California, we can't
help wondering if it might be all too effective as a broiler for
the passengers.
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At first,
as we walked around to the front, we were marveling at the huge
piece of curved windshield....... but no, it's seamed at center
front. Somehow, that seam line accentuates the illusion of forward
motion. You know, like those "speed" lines cartoonists draw behind
running characters.
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The side design
lines do give the van a look you would expect on a bullet train.
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Seeing this
different design for the back of the seats was illuminating. It
caused us to give serious thought to why no one has tried an unusual
treatment like this. We could see that there would be a problem
with children getting their heads stuck in the crook of the headrest's
curve. (You know how children are, if it can be done they'll try
it.)
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