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Peugeot reveals SxC crossover concept Peugeot has released official images of its stunning SxC crossover concept ahead of its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Peugeot is thinking big! The French firm has released official pictures and full details on a large crossover concept, dubbed the SxC, ahead of its debut at the Shanghai show next week.

Designed entirely at Peugeot’s China Tech Centre in Shaghai, the showcar measures in at 4.87m long, 1.61m high and 2.04m wide – that’s a few mm shorter, but wider and lower than BMW’s X6 – the model the coupe-like SxC is gunning for.

The brave exterior design sticks closely to the themes introduced on Peugeot’s most recent concept cars, including the SR1 Roadster, BB1 city car and smaller HR1 crossover. It features the same floating grille, wafer thin headlights and sculpted bodywork as those other show cars, as well as the boomerang rear lights.

Despite its sloping roofline and high waist, the SxC features a spacious cabin thanks to its generous dimensions – accessed via Rolls-Royce Phantom-style reverse-hinged doors. A two-part panoramic roof floods the cabin with light.

As its looks suggest the SxC benefits from four-wheel drive traction, but the powertrain incorporates Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology. A 218bhp 1.6-litre THP engine drives the front wheels, while a 95bhp electric motor sends power to the front. That gives a maximum output of 131bhp with a combined fuel consumption of 48.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 143g/km.

A production version of the SxC is unlikely to reach European shores, but the large crossover market is becoming increasingly lucrative in China – and that’s something that hasn’t escaped Peugeot’s attention. The French manufacturer plans to launch at least one new model per year in China over the coming years – and a production model of this car could form an important part of the plan.

 

 

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