Citroen wows the crowds with Hypnos
Thursday, 2 October 2008 12:00 AM
The Hypnos concept has been wowing the crowds at the Paris Motor Show today
Citroen has wowed the Paris crowds with its Hypnos concept, making its world debut at the Motor Show in the French capital.
The Hypnos is a hybrid, combining the style of a sporty cue, the comfort of a saloon and the practical space of an SUV.
It is powered by a new hybrid drivetrain, the HYmotion4, giving 60 miles per gallon without compromising on its 200 horsepower capability.
Proportioned at 4.90m long, 2.17m wide and 1.58m high, Hypnos's exterior design is characterised by a tautly drawn bonnet line, raised waistline and pronounced wheel arches that house generous 22-inch wheels - a hint at the concept's sophisticated muscle power.
The four-wheel drive system combines a powerful 200bhp 2.0 HDi DPFS engine and a six-speed EGS (Electronic Gearbox System).
With the engine driving the front wheels and an axle-mounted electric motor driving the rear wheels, this simple but effective solution shows a possible way ahead for affordable hybrid technology, in line with Citroën thinking.
Capable of a 0-60 mph time of around nine seconds and silent, exhaust-free driving in ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode, the Hypnos's efficient system delivers dynamic green performance and driving pleasure with impressive fuel economy of almost 63mpg on the combined cycle and low CO2 emissions at just 120 g/km.
