Citroen’s Cxperience concept

The futuristic car provides major hints for some of the tech and design traits that will dictate Citroen models for the next few years, such as a powerful new plug-in hybrid petrol-electric drivetrain that provides up to 37 miles of driving using just electric power.

Stretching for 4.85 metres, the concept is as long as Citroen’s C6 saloon, with a three-metre wheelbase and short overhangs, but stands on huge 22-inch five-spoke wheels at just 1.37 metres high.

The pearlescent sea green exterior features an updated front-end with a sharp new grille and signature headlights. There are adjustable air intakes on front bumper that open and close automatically to make it more aerodynamic. There’s also a concave rear window for improved aerodynamics and rear hinged doors for easy passenger access.

Inside, padded-effect yellow mesh fabric cover the seats, broken up by walnut wood backrests. The citrus yellow interior also boasts a 19-inch rectangular split-screen display which controls the vehicle’s functions, and provides different displays for the driver and front passenger. That isn’t particularly great news because Citroen doesn’t have a great track record with these types of things.

The all-encompassing touchscreen system that has featured in recent Citroens like the C4 Cactus was slow and frustratingly unresponsive most of the time, and considering it controls everything from the climate to the stereo to the sat-nav, it was easy to get annoyed at the system’s lethargic operation. We’d hope this new system solves these problems but don’t hold your breath.

Citroen has aimed to shut out the outside world by developing a cocoon effect that employs a hydraulic cushion advanced module. This means it improves the car’s filtration system regardless of the road’s bumps and dips to achieve superb driving comfort.

We don’t talk about Citroen much on Motor-Vision but if their cars are anything like this concept, you’ll be seeing a lot more double chevron logos on here…

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