Peugeot SXC Hybrid 4 crossover concept at Auto Shanghai 2011

Update! At the Shanghai Motor Show, Peugeot 508 model launches set for the Chinese market and a new crossover concept called SXC (Shanghai Cross Concept), 100% Chinese design and hybrid (petrol - electric).

Update April 14:

Peugeot today unveiled more details and photos with the new concept car that it will present the world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2011. Peugeot SXC is a modern crossover, athletic, strong and elegant by the manufacturer reaffirms its international ambitions, refining their skills to adapt to the specific expectations of each market.

In 2010, Peugeot unveiled its language evolving through numerous design concepts: SR1 (grand tour roadster), BB1 (city vehicle, 2.50 meters long, for four people), EX1 (2-seat roadster, 100% electric, which broke records for the acceleration approved in France and China), HR1 (city-only car, innovative and ultra-connected). At the Shanghai Motor Show 2011 Peugeot brand stylists bring to public attention another category, which is becoming more popular in China, that the crossover. Peugeot SXC (Shanghai Cross Concept) is a new theme: the concept adopted certain features of the world of SUVs (power, high position in the run, protection, etc.) without caricaturing them, inspired by modern style, elegant and refined, closer to the world upper saloon.

SXC Peugeot concept was created by international design team in China Tech Center in Shanghai. As a result, Peugeot has managed to implement a vision of easily recognizable style that is adaptable to different vehicle types, and different expectations of the market.

Peugeot SXC has a strong character, while expressing his style and performance, without being ostentatious, with both simple and refined lines, elegant and fluid. Every detail is precisely a body carved impressive dimensions (length 4870 mm, 2035 mm wide and 1610 mm height).

The front bears the signature style of Peugeot SXC. Theme grid "floating", which seems to be independent from the body, fits harmoniously with his stature. Feline headlights are precise and refined brand emblem illuminated with LEDs, lion, dominates the front of the hood. This signature is repeated visual and rear lamps, the shape of a boomerang. Other high-tech details were carefully studied in the same way that the side mirrors were replaced with video cameras. Bars on the roof with a very original design, the margins of glass surfaces and other components are made of aluminum, a lightweight, subtly amplifying the exclusive nature of the vehicle.

Generously dimensioned wheels (22 inch) and suggests refinement and power design, contributing to the overall balance of the vehicle.

The cabin, with two sides and the panoramic roof with sliding doors due to easy access, promises a vast space for the 4 passengers who will benefit from special attention.

Peugeot concept HYbrid4 SXC is powered by technology, consisting of an internal combustion engine that moves the front-wheel drive and an electric motor for the rear wheels. So enjoy, and all-wheel drive vehicle when needed or can be powered 100% electric, zero emission of pollutants, urban short (12.5 km).

The combustion engine is a unit of 160 kW/218 hp 1.6 THP and electric motor develops 70 kW/95 hp. Thus, powertrain HYbrid4 SXC Peugeot concept has a potential of 230 kW/313 hp but its average consumption is just 5.8 litres/100km, equivalent to 143 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Original text April 12:

Peugeot will launch at least one new model every year in the Chinese market in a bid to strengthen its presence in one of the largest auto markets in the world, improving both range and quality models.

A month and a half after the successful launch of the European market, surpassing sales goals by 20%, Peugeot 508 developed and marketed in China makes its first debut in Shanghai Motor Show.

508's launch is essential for two main reasons. First, one of two 508 sedans will be built and sold in China - a vehicle of the three versions of products - with projected annual sales of 65,000 units in China for the first year.

Secondly, 508 contribute to the overall offensive Peugeot model range to enrich and improve their quality, with the recent launch in China of 3008, soon followed by RCZ in May. 508 is the ninth vehicle on offer for China Peugeot: 207 hatchback and sedan, the 207 CC, 308 CC and SW, 408, 3008, and soon 508 RCZ.

Objectives for 2011 Peugeot in China are selling 200,000 vehicles.

Along with the commercial launch of the new 508, Peugeot will present for the first time a new concept, created 100% in China from the center of Shanghai, adapted to market needs of tomorrow.

Crossover Peugeot high tech 4x4 is equipped with a hybrid powertrain (gasoline-electric). The French manufacturer has not yet provided other technical details, but his debut is almost (April 19).

Source: http://www.peugeot.com/