Peeking Citroën Aircross Concept

Citroën Aircross concept has been announced and the photos have been leaked from an automotive magazine in France. Details about the Aircross’s plug-in hybrid drivetrain and likelihood for production are being held back, possibly until the car’s public unveiling later this month.

Citroën Aircross Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1aucfhE)

According to Citroën, the design of this Aircross concept is referring to the Citroën C4 Cactus, an interesting model that they call the model of back-to-basics crossover hatch, where the design of the car was awarded the Design of the Year prize at last week’s 2015 World Car of the Year awards.

Interior view of Citroën Aircross Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1aucfhE)

From the C4 Cactus model improved to cost-reducing air bumps, Aircross concept car has a features of the alloy bumper and air sign, although Citroën not explained in detail. Access to the Aircross is helped by the concept’s rear suicide doors and the lack of a B-pillar.

Dashboard view and doors configuration of Citroën Aircross Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1aucfhE)

The Aircross’ dashboard features a head-up display and two 12-inch high-resolution screens. One is located behind the steering wheel, replacing the usual instrument panel, while the other can be slid along runners from the centre of the dash to directly in front of the front passenger.

Rear side view of Citroën Aircross Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1aucfhE)

Citroën will showed the concept car at the Shanghai Auto Show 2015 to be held in April 2015. Citroën explained that the announcement of the concept car is to celebrate the brand’s 50 millionth car sale. It also underlines the importance of China to its continued survival, with the middle kingdom now accounting for 25 percent of the marque’s global sales and its single largest market. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARADVICE]

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