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  • A concept with an instinct for adapting: sounds and looks good. For now

    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept PEUGEOT has finally let us taste what the future of mobility would look and feel like. Or, at least, the team would make anything possible to make us believe that they did so. Just revealed in Spain, the PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept caught the eye of audience and critics. And there is a reason for that.

    First of all, this thing is beautiful. And super elegant. It features all these styling tweaks that make it look as it is from the future: elegant curves, straight lines and eye-catching proportions. And let’s not forget the large wheels. When we think about it, it became a sort of a trend to use this combination of curves and lines to make vehicles look more futuristic, hasn’t it?

    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept

    We also like the way that the doors open and the interior styling concept: pretty much resembling the outside looks, the cabin features nice-looking seats, numerous hi-tech gadgets and these very same highly appealing straight lines. It does make you think about the future.

    SEE ALSO: PEUGEOT has prepared for the Dakar challenge: here’s the new sand warrior!

    And as we talk about future cars, we should mention some of the technologies that driver and passengers will be dealing with: there is this new thing called “Internet of Things”. It is a special software that is capable of “learning” about user’s lifestyle and manages to preconfigure some settings, depending on the gained information. Cool.

    And what about the drivetrain system?

    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept

    Well, what we know so far is that the INSTINCT Concept comes with four selective driving modes: “Drive”, “Drive Boost”, “Drive Relax” and “Autonomous”. And the coolest thing? This learning software is also usable with the driving behavior of the vehicle, meaning that the car will automatically switch to the behavior that the certain driver likes the most.

    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept
    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept
    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept
    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept
    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept
    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept
    2017 PEUGEOT INSTINCT Concept

    Source: PEUGEOT 

     

     

  • Peugeot 2008 Concept Revealed

    Peugeot-2008-Concept-THUMBIt is a big day for all fans of Peugeot, because the brand is coming out with another exciting concept – this time the Peugeot 2008 Concept. The car will in fact go in production in 2013 and it is designed to appeal to the young-minded generation who seek practicality.

    The new concept is going to be unveiled in Paris later this month. Although not a big vehicle it combines agility, compactness, versatility and a striking style perfectly suitable for the city as well as for the countryside. In particular, the 2008 Concept has compact dimensions: 4.14 m long and 1.74 m wide.

    Being a true Peugeot, it has all the unique design features which are emblematic for the brand. It has athletic and sleek lines and imposes bold posture. It grabs the attention immediately because it is painted fluorescent yellow with Velvet matt varnish. The car’s presence is further emphasized by its Dark Chrome details.

    Furthermore, the front face of the concept is refined. The bonnet and wings give a reassuring impression of protection and strength. This perception is identical at the rear where the shape combines solidity with dynamism.

    Of course a lot of attention is paid to the details. The “floating grille” has a design cut into the metal, combined with a sophisticated dual-aspect treatment following the instance of the new Peugeot emblem.

    The new concept runs on large Michelin wheel. The design of their wheel arches and the ground clearance represents an active life without restraint and give a perfect sense of agility, versatility and lightweight.

    More importantly, a 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine is going to give power to this Peugeot. The new generation engine perfectly fits the dynamism and power exuded by this concept car.

    In particular, the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine has a turbo and direct injection. It generates power of 110 hp (81 kW) and offers low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

    Peugeot 2008 Concept
    Peugeot 2008 Concept
    Peugeot 2008 Concept
    Peugeot 2008 Concept
    Peugeot 2008 Concept
    Peugeot 2008 Concept

    Source: Peugeot

  • 2012 Geneva Motor Show: Peugeot GTi Concept

    The GTi Concept was presented by Peugeot at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

    The specially created vehicle features two chrome exhaust tips, complete aerodynamics package and some badges at the rear quarter panels.

    The interior features some sport elements, too. There is a leather steering wheel, a lether gear knob and Nappa leather sporty seats. The instrument cluster features LED backlighting.

    The GTi Concept is powered by a turbocharged 1.6 liter THP with 197PS (145 kW) and 275Nm (203 lb-ft). It is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

    Other performance elements feature complete braking system and a revised suspension.  Probably, Peugeot will put in production the GTi Concept as a top-of-range 208 model. We expect soon more information and full details about this performance hatchback.

    Stay tuned!

    Peugeot GTi Concept Geneva 2012
    Peugeot GTi Concept Geneva 2012
    Peugeot GTi Concept Geneva 2012
    Peugeot GTi Concept Geneva 2012

    Source: Peugeot

  • Peugeot 208 GTI Concept & 208 XY Concept

    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept ThumbPeugeot is going to present two modern concept cars at Geneva Motor Show, which is going to take place in just a month. The first one is the Peugeot 208 XY Concept which is intended for city dwellers who love distinction and refinement. And the second one is the Peugeot 208 GTi Concept which is a modern reincarnation of the iconic legend. The first glance these two concepts stand out with their detailing of the signature LED headlamp design, which is prominently visible during day and night. The precision continues with the integrated style components on the bodywork. Wheel arches have wing extensions, and bodywork with sills enhance the stance.

    All this of course is featured in the new 208 Peugeot GTi Concept. In addition, it also includes chequered-flag motifs that embellish the metal mesh of the grille. The lower bar proudly affirms its origin by displaying the French ‘Le Tricolour’ flag or the Union Jack when in the UK. Furthermore, other distinctive exterior features include: double chromed exhaust tailpipes, aero lower bodywork spoilers and lower sill skirt extensions that all capture the signature badging.  Placed within the grille is the brushed aluminium GTi Concept logo that can also be found on the rear quarter panels, as a salute to its illustrious predecessor – the legendary 205 GTi. The interior is also remade. The passenger compartment is a true GTi environment, with a characteristic sports leather stitched steering wheel. This theme is replicated on the sides of the gear lever. Double stitching is also featured in the. The sports seats are trimmed with Nappa leather on the outer section, and cloth in the centre with an embossed tartan motif, and a leather head restraint. Moreover, the red perforated leather steering wheel continues the check motif, and has a pronounced lower flat section, which carries the GTi Concept logo set in an aluminium ring. The fascia capping is dressed in Alcantara with grey stitching, the roof lining is entirely black and the pedals are aluminium. The centre console architecture and ventilation vents all feature a graduated red to black effect, and the chequered-flag theme is also present on the aluminium door crossbars. This makes it a perfect representation of a sports car. To go further into details, the GTi Concept has a powerfully-compact 1.6-litre RCZ THP 200 engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox.  Moreover, it is more compact and lighter than its predecessor, thus delivering road-holding that is both excellent and precise.  To improve further the dynamic experience, it has a 36mm wider track, at the front and at the rear, and a rear roof spoiler to generate down force at speed. Eventually, GTi Concept is equipped with four discs for optimum braking performance.

    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
    Peugeot 208 GTi Concept

    Next comes the Peugeot 208 XY Concept, which also carries the name “Urban chic”. It is powered by a 1.6-litre e-HDi engine, which develops 115bhp (85 kW) and is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The exterior colour of the vehicle is crimson, and you can see it of course all over the interior too. However, in the body paintwork is also featured a so called special ‘Pulsion’ paintwork. This means that the XY Concept appears to constantly change, depending on the distance and the position from which it is viewed. The interior of the cabin is trimmed with crimson stitched leather on the dashboard, armrests, steering wheel rings, gear lever gaiter and sides, and with stripes on seat inserts and floor mats, while the panoramic glass roof is edge-trimmed in black leather. Pearly grey leather pleated seats feature five metal rings, which pinch and tighten the material. The steering wheel in leather received crimson micro-stripes with a chrome insert in the lower section. Furthermore, the finishing touches to the interior add a ‘gunmetal’ aesthetic treatment to the door crossbars, steering wheel decorations and vent trims. At last, the XY Concept rides on exclusive dual-effect 18″ alloy wheels complementing its ‘Pulsion’ colour.

    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept
    Peugeot 208 XY Concept

    Source: Peugeot

  • Peugeot uveils the ultra-fast EX1 concept

    The French innovator Peugeot has unwrapped its latest conceptual vehicle, the Peugeot EX1 concept car. Representing a pure two-seater roadster with highly sophisticated, dazzling styling, light-weight construction and electric powering, the all-new future ride is a pure successor of the brand’s new design DNA, incorporating floating front grille and flowing body lines. (more…)