With almost two weeks left until the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show will
officially be open to visitors, the French manufacturer decided to offer
its six-seater MPV Concept, the Peugeot HX1 an early unveil.
Developed
with the Greek word ‘Metamorphosis’ in mind, the Peugeot HX1 is a
concept featuring an extremely low drag coefficient (0.28) with an unique
4+2 seating configuration. This means it can either transport a whole
family or become a spacious four seater after the middle two seats get
removed.
Measuring almost 4,954 m in length, 1,990 m in width and
1,373 m in height the HX1 features a low roof line, two hinged doors on
each side, and special alloys with unique turbine blades that open up
when the car is in movement in order to improve drag. The Peugeot HX1 is
also equipped with a three piece roof spoiler which also opens up when
the car reaches a certain speed (over 100 Km/h / 62mph).
At
the interior the French car maker has combined elegance with modernity
in an environment which makes use of natural materials and numerous
futuristic looking elements.
Under the skin the Peugeot HX1
Concept features the automaker’s HYbrid4 diesel plug-in powertrain,
which this time combines a 2.2-litre HDi diesel plant with a 70 kW
electric motor.
The diesel engine is rated at 204 HP and is
responsible for sending its power to the front wheels via a six-speed
automatic gearbox, while the electric motor spins the rear wheels and
helps the HX1 become a 4WD vehicle.
The Peugeot XH1 can generate
299 HP (220 kW) and its electric batteries, rechargeable at a regular 240
Volt outlet enable an environmentally friendly ride with zero emissions
for up to 29.6 Km (18.4 miles).
When the diesel plant is also used, the HX1 can cover 100 Km on just 3.2-litres of fuel (73.4 US mpg), while CO2 emissions will be as low as 83 grammes per Km.
