VW Group MPV creations entered in the stunning concept car that shown at the event of 84th Geneva Motor Show. Giugiaro Clipper rely on the MQB platform that pinned conventional engine and two electric motors which can spew 148 bhp of power. With this hybrid technology, Italdesign Giugiaro Clipper runs at a maximum speed of 204 kph (126.76 mph).
Italdesign Giugiaro Clipper hybrid MPV concept car in the Geneva Motor Show 2014. (Picture from: http://www.autoblog.com/) |
The three-row, six-passenger Clipper boasts an all-electric powertrain that is capable of covering 540 kilometers (335 miles) between charges. The grunt is provided by two 110-kilowatt electric motors, with one mounted on each axle, making the Clipper essentially an all-wheel-drive vehicle.
Italdesign Giugiaro Clipper Hybrid MPV concept with its front butterfly and rear-gullwing doors open. (Picture from: http://www.autoweek.com/) |
The exterior highlight is the Clipper's unique door setup - there are butterfly doors and the front and gullwing doors at the rear, meaning that when the doors are open, the entire cabin is visible. The b-pillars are actually integrated into the rear set of doors.
Interior view of Italdesign Giugiaro Clipper Hybrid MPV concept. (Picture from: http://www.inautonews.com/) |
For the interior, Giugiaro teamed with Alcantara to develop a new print for the artificial suede. On the tech front, there are four Apple iPad Minis integrated into the Clipper's seats, while a large central display can display different images to the driver and passenger.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]
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