The new flagship Peugeot will not be a sedan

Spectacular concept car HX1 provides a glimpse into the future of the car. French companies are not able to do prestigious cars. It seems that over the last 20 years, this truth has been proven repeatedly, and the number of failed market large "French" turned on its second decade. However, the premium segment continues to attract the attention of the management of PSA Corporation. Frankfurt concept car Peugeot HX1 demonstrates a new approach "lion" brand to the flagship model. This prototype should become the heir of the less popular Peugeot 607, the production of which is turned in at the end of last year. And now one thing is clear - a classic sedan next big "wad" will not. Executed in a new corporate style of the company car is more like a station wagon or even monocab with detailed aerodynamics. Of the most interesting solutions can be noted active plumage wheels - when the rays alloy wheels unfold like the petals, closing the gaps and thereby creating optimal aerodynamic shape. It is not surprising that the drag coefficient HX1 is only 0,28 - to odnoobemnik this is a great indicator. In the salon 6 seater concept apply a truly premium materials, which imply that in future serial Peugeot interior guaranteed attention. Well, the power plant HX1, which work together turbo diesel engine and the electric motor, though it seems futuristic, actually is the real part of the prototype. After all, the same scheme is used on the now-universal serial 5008 RXH, also presented in Frankfurt.