Citroën Hypnos

Citroën Hypnos
Overview
Manufacturer Citroën
Production 2008 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Related Peugeot RC Hymotion4
Powertrain
Engine Diesel engine and electric motor hybrid drivetrain
Dimensions
Length 4900 mm
Width 2170 mm
Height 1580 mm

The Citroën Hypnos is a concept mid-size luxury crossover produced by Citroën at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It has a 5-door SUV body style and is powered by a diesel hybrid drivetrain with a rear axle-mounted electric motor. The car's most distinctive design feature is its interior, with rainbow-coloured, offset seats, and a system which analyzes the driver's face to gauge his state of mind and adjust the cabin lighting and scented air freshener fragrance in consequence.[1][2]

Citroen announced that diesel-hybrid engine would be available in all models by 2015.[3]

The concept car has appeared in several auto shows, including the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[4]

Some of the styling features of this car later appeared in the Mitsubishi ASX-based Citroën C4 Aircross compact SUV, available from the first half of 2012, as well as the Citroën DS4 and DS5.

References

  1. "Citroën Takes Wraps off Hypnos Concept Car". Business Week. 9 October 2008.
  2. Joseph, Noah (October 6, 2008). "Paris 2008: Citroen Hypnos concept" (with press release). AutoBlog.com. October 6, 2008.
  3. Penttendy, Marton (5 September 2008). "Forget its sleek coupe styling: Hypnos previews Citroen’s new diesel-hybrid system". GoAuto.com. John Mellor. (Australia).
  4. Richard Bremner, Richard (28 June 2011). "Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011: future technology on show". The Telegraph. (UK)
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