Citroen will unveil the C-XR Concept at this year’s Beijing Motor Show. A new take on the SUV, the concept previews the first SUV developed jointly between Citroën and the DongFeng Motor Group. The model will enter a segment that saw nearly three million sales in 2013, up 50% on 2012.
The C-XR Concept’s key design features include a wide chrome-finished grille that links the chevrons to the headlamps; front optics featuring a double module and indicators; a C-shaped side signature providing a visual link between the roof bars and a chrome-finished waistline; and 3D-effect rear lights combined with a chrome-finished dual tailpipe.
The concept also features raised ground clearance with large 17-inch wheels, front and rear fairings and wheel arch embellishers for body protection. There are also red side décor and wing-mirror housings.
The C-XR Concept features a length-to-height ratio of 1.79m x 1.56m and the body length is limited to 4.26m for ‘agility’, say the designers. With the longest wheelbase in the segment at 2.65m, the C-XR provides increased space on the inside that is particularly noticeable for rear passengers. A large glass panoramic roof also allows light to filter into the cabin.
Fitted with “Grip Control” technology, Citroen says the system manages optimal traction of the wheels on all types of ground without resorting to a four-wheel-drive system that would only increase fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The concept’s powertrain combines a THP 160 petrol engine with Stop&Start and an automatic gearbox.
Source: Citroen
