Citroen C-XR Concept, 2014
Strong and Elegant Design
The Citroen C-XR Concept features instantly recognisable compact styling, with an assertive SUV look combining elegance and robustness. The elegant air is created through harmonious proportions and meticulous style lines, while the concept car's robust character is underscored by its width and by functional and aesthetic attributes that forge its SUV identity.
The design of the Citroen C-XR Concept stands out with:
- A wide chrome-finished grille linking the chevrons to the headlamps to emphasise its temperament,
- LED daytime running lights enhancing the front light signature for even stronger presence,
- Front optics featuring a double module and indicators to underscore the car's high-tech approach,
- A C-shaped side signature providing a visual link between the roof bars and chrome-finished waistline, highlighting the roominess inside,
- 3D-effect rear lights combined with a chrome-finished dual tailpipe lending extra vitality to the generous rear forms.
The concept car's protective and robust SUV nature is underscored by specific design attributes:
- Raised ground clearance and large, 17-inch wheels shod with All Seasons tyres to take on whatever the road has to offer with optimum comfort and safety,
- Front and rear fairing and wheel arch embellishers blending style and body protection,
- Red side décor and wing-mirror housings underlining the car's dynamic qualities and outdoor spirit.
The Citroen C-XR Concept also possesses elegant body styling characterised by:
- An ideal length-to-height ratio (1.79 m x 1.56 m) for perfectly balanced proportions,
- Body length limited to 4.26 m for more agile manoeuvring,
- The longest wheelbase in the category, at 2.65 m providing exceptional roominess, particularly in the back seats.
The Citroen C-XR Concept features cutting-edge technologies and special design approaches to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions:
- The powertrain combines a THP 160 petrol engine equipped with the Stop&Start system and a latest-generation automatic gearbox, boosting driving pleasure and comfort while reducing fuel consumption,
- The weight reduction that was a key focus in the design of the concept car, reflected in top-quality road manners for an SUV and a drastic cut in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
