The French auto maker has just unwrapped the Citroen SURVOLT Concept in Switzerland at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
The Citroen SURVOLT is a vehicle that focuses on creativity and the latest technologies with a touch of sportiness as well.
Measuring 3.85 meters in length, 1.87 meters wide and 1.2 meter high, the Citroen SURVOLT features LED light clusters at the front inspired from the REVOLTE concept, a new spoiler and various other aestethical features with a reference to motor sport.
At this point we don’t know if the Citroen SURVOLT is just a design study or something that could actually evolve into a production vehicle.
Citroen press release :
Citroën has revealed an electrifying new model at the Geneva Motor Show – the sensational SURVOLT concept.
A blend of high-fashion, extravagance and more than a hint of motor
racing punch, SURVOLT takes the essence of Citroën’s REVOLTE concept –
performance, cutting-edge technology and luxury – and adds an assertive
sporting dimension into the mix.
A new breed of stylish, sporty and elegant supermini, SURVOLT bucks
current trends and points towards the future of sleek coupés –
combining elegance, sophisticated style and sporting passion. Clearly
ahead of its time, SURVOLT also captivates the imagination with its
innovative, environmentally-conscious all-electric drivetrain, which
delivers driving pleasure, thrills and performance – all in virtual
silence.
With a sleek, compact and low-slung frame – 3.85m long, 1.87m wide
& 1.2m high – SURVOLT takes inspiration from sports car styling,
then casts convention aside to form an entirely new and revolutionary
concept design. SURVOLT’s aerodynamic, flowing lines convey agility,
precision and vitality – with a powerful, muscular character contained
in its refined and luxurious frame.
Both charming and profound, SURVOLT’s distinctive profile features a
voluptuous bonnet and generous, sculpted flanks highlighted by emphatic
wheel arches. The front end is characterised by slim, horizontal
headlights, a large oval-shaped grille with Citroën’s integrated double
chevrons and an eye-catching vehicle badge design. The striking LED
clusters also add a contemporary, high-tech flourish. At the rear,
SURVOLT inherits the elegant light signature of the REVOLTE concept and
gains a new spoiler – an essential reference to motor sport.
An evolution of REVOLTE’s distinctive colour palette, SURVOLT’s
two-tone paintwork features shades of fuchsia and charcoal grey. The
concept’s elegant curves, shifting from satin-smooth to shiny, are a
clear departure from the classically masculine design codes of the
sports car world and the use of chrome and aluminium throughout
simultaneously references the worlds of luxury and motor racing.
Resembling a piece of fashionable jewellery, SURVOLT’s two-occupant
cockpit is designed like a glass setting between the chrome-finished
roll bars. The generous glazed area brings a sensation of light and
space, which sets SURVOLT apart from many contemporary sports cars with
their confined and gloomy cabin environments.
Citroën’s new and radical vision with SURVOLT is entirely consistent
with the Company’s 90-years of history as an innovative brand, focused
on creativity and technology.
