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Citroën has revealed an electrifying
new model at the Geneva Motor Show - the sensational SURVOLT concept.
A blend of high-fashion, extravagance
and more than a hint of motor racing punch, SURVOLT takes the essence of
Citroën’s REVOLTE concept - performance, cutting-edge technology and
luxury - and adds an assertive sporting dimension into the mix.
A new breed of stylish, sporty and
elegant supermini, SURVOLT bucks current trends and points towards the
future of sleek coupés - combining elegance, sophisticated style and
sporting passion. Clearly ahead of its time, SURVOLT also captivates
the imagination with its innovative, environmentally-conscious
all-electric drivetrain, which delivers driving pleasure, thrills and
performance - all in virtual silence.
With a sleek, compact and low-slung
frame - 3.85m long, 1.87m wide & 1.2m high - SURVOLT takes inspiration
from sports car styling, then casts convention aside to form an entirely
new and revolutionary concept design. SURVOLT’s aerodynamic, flowing
lines convey agility, precision and vitality - with a powerful, muscular
character contained in its refined and luxurious frame.
Both charming and profound, SURVOLT’s
distinctive profile features a voluptuous bonnet and generous, sculpted
flanks highlighted by emphatic wheel arches. The front end is
characterised by slim, horizontal headlights, a large oval-shaped grille
with Citroën’s integrated double chevrons and an eye-catching vehicle
badge design. The striking LED clusters also add a contemporary,
high-tech flourish. At the rear, SURVOLT inherits the elegant light
signature of the REVOLTE concept and gains a new spoiler - an essential
reference to motor sport.
An evolution of REVOLTE’s distinctive
colour palette, SURVOLT’s two-tone paintwork features shades of fuchsia
and charcoal grey. The concept’s elegant curves, shifting from
satin-smooth to shiny, are a clear departure from the classically
masculine design codes of the sports car world and the use of chrome and
aluminium throughout simultaneously references the worlds of luxury and
motor racing.
Resembling a piece of fashionable
jewellery, SURVOLT’s two-occupant cockpit is designed like a glass
setting between the chrome-finished roll bars. The generous glazed area
brings a sensation of light and space, which sets SURVOLT apart from
many contemporary sports cars with their confined and gloomy cabin
environments.
Citroën’s new and radical vision with
SURVOLT is entirely consistent with the Company’s 90-years of history as
an innovative brand, focused on creativity and technology. |
