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