Peugeot has unveiled its latest HX1 concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Continuing Peugeot’s recent trend, the HX1 concept utilizes the automaker’s diesel-electric HYbrid4 drivetrain.
Although Peugeot calls the HX1 concept an MPV, its low stance and wide track give it a look more along the lines of a shooting brake. Peugeot says the HX1’s low-slung look has benefits beyond its sleek appearance, netting a wind-cheating Cd of 0.28.
The HX1 sports a futuristic interior befitting of a high-end concept car, featuring an oak floor with inlaid fiber optics, digital instrumentation and touch-screen displays. Rear seat passengers are also treated to a minibar, coffee machine and a center console covered in Carrare marble.
As previously mentioned, the HX1 receives its motivation from Peugeot’s HYbrid4 diesel-electric hybrid system. That system consists of a 204 horsepower 2.2L diesel driving the front wheels and a 95 horsepower electric motor spinning the rear wheels. The system is coupled together via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The HX1 is also plug-in capable, delivering 18.6 miles of all-electric driving. On the combined cycle, Peugeot says the HX1 is good for 88.2mpg.
Peugeot hasn’t announced any production plans for the HX1, but the company is moving forward with two other HYbrid4-powered vehicles, so a sleek MPV could be next.
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