Peugeot HR1 Concept

Presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the Peugeot HR1 Concept is a design study of a compact urban crossover with an exterior design inspired by the SR1 Concept and a futuristic, high-tech interior.

Created to appeal to young city customers, the Peugeot HR1 Concept presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show blends different body styles – urban hatch, coupé, SUV.

Its urban credentials include the compact dimensions (a length of 3.67 m and very short front and rear overhangs) and the raised ride height.

Exterior Design

The design of the Peugeot HR1 Concept applies the new stylistic codes first unveiled with the SR1 Concept.

It shares the same headlamps with their chiselled design and the single "floating" front grille which seems to be detached from the rest of the body.

The profile is characterized by the arrow-shaped line that starts from the roofline, continues with the A-pillar, then turns backwards and defines a character line that sculpts the side door and rear quarter.

A distinctive element is represented by the two electric "scissor" doors, that facilitate access to the cabin in case of restricted spaces, such as in city parking, or in small garages.

The overall dynamic appearance is strengthened by the flowing wheel arches, large wheels and the raised sections above the rear windscreen, reminiscent of the "double bubble" roof design of the RCZ Coupé.

Among the details are the the two-tone interplay of polished and chrome materials, full LED rear lights, and the rear roof bars which serve as a hinge for the opening of the one-piece, dark tinted glass tailgate.

Interior Design

The interior of the Peugeot HR1 Concept has an elaborate, coupé-like futuristic look, with a sporty driving position, sleek individual seats, a high-tech and driver-oriented dashboard.

The passenger compartment can be very quickly configured to accommodate either three or four full size seats, thanks to the "stowaway seat" system.

With this system the rear seats fold down flat and then fit behind the front seats creating a flat load area of 734 litres – a concept similar to the Nissan Townpod.

The front passengers are separated by the floating center console with electroluminescent diodes.

The controls include a small steering wheel, and a "Head-Up" display.

The "man-machine interface" has a movement recognition system that allows the driver to scroll through functions and select available settings with a simple movement of the hand.

The technology controlled by this method includes the audio, satellite navigation and air conditioning systems.

As on the RCZ, the special shape of the rear tailgate glass with its raised "double bubble" sections, allows the rear headroom to be optimised. When both rear seats are raised, the boot capacity is reduced, but it still offers a substantial 180 litres of space.

Technical Features

Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology, with a 110 hp, three cylinder 1.2 liter gasoline engine at the front and a 37 bhp electric motor at the rear.

The maximum power output is 147 bhp, with combined fuel consumption of 81 mpg and CO2 emissions of just 80 g/km.

The electronically-controlled 6-speed manual gearbox (with control paddles on the steering wheel and a centrally mounted gear lever) coupled with this power train is designed to offer maximum control.

The driver can also opt between two modes of operation, sequential or automatic.

The chassis uses a pseudo McPherson front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension.

(Source: Peugeot)