The Citroen DS High Rider concept has been announced today and the company has released a few details and a number of images. The Citroen DS High Rider will debut at the Geneva Motor Show and aims to be compact and muscular 4-seats coupe. The Citroen DS High Rider measures 4.26m in length, 1.82m in width and 1.48m in height and sits on 19 inch alloy rims.
The carmaker says the Citroen DS High Rider has a nimble chassis which offer good handling characteristics and it offers plenty of interior space.
The Citroen DS High Rider is powered by a Full Hybrid diesel drivetrain which features a HDi DPFS engine and an electric motor that sits on
the rear axle. The carmaker says that only in certain conditions the two power units combine to give the Citroen DS High Rider extra hp and torque to the rear wheels. This probably means that the front axle of the Citroen DS High Rider is driven by the diesel engine while the rear axle is powered by the electric motor.
Citroen Press Release:
Citroen has released first details of a striking new concept design that will be unveiled at the
Geneva Motor Show. Citroen DS High Rider is the second concept associated with Citroen’s innovative and distinctively styled DS line.
Without denying the appeal of conventional coupes, Citroen DS High Rider represents a bold and radical vision of the future, combining compact dimensions with generous internal volumes, dynamic performance, sophisticated style and consummate quality.
Unlike traditional 4-seater coupes, with their long, low design, the Citroen DS High Rider is compact and muscular.
Its character is expressed in its unique driving sensations, with a sleek flowing windscreen that soars over the heads of front occupants - hinting at a bright and spacious cabin environment. The apparently continuous glazed area of the side windows connects the A-pillars to the gently sloping roof line of the rear.
Planted firmly on stylish 19” alloy wheels and beautifully in proportion, Citroen DS High Rider’s confident profile is characterised by its high waistline. Its front end is purposeful with gaping
air intakes, long incisive headlights and defined ridges along the bonnet.
Citroen DS High Rider is an expression of automotive luxury and elegance - exemplified by its glossy golden paintwork and brushed chrome trim that accentuate the car’s flowing lines. The roof is covered with a coated textile material - a tactile feature of quality.
Just 4.26m long, 1.82m wide & 1.48m high, Citroen DS High Rider combines a neat and nimble chassis, for responsive handling, with intelligent design architecture that provides occupants with a generous amount of internal space.
Citroen DS High Rider’s ability to rise above conventional design constraints is also reflected in its choice of power. Offering an enjoyable driving experience with dynamic on-road performance, Citroen DS High Rider is respectful of the environment with an advanced ‘Full Hybrid’ diesel drivetrain that combines a refined HDi DPFS* engine under the bonnet with an electric motor located on the rear axle. The hybrid platform enables Citroen DS High Rider to combine the fuel efficiency and power of an HDi diesel engine with the ecological benefits of a new generation electric ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle). Under certain conditions, both engines combine to deliver additional power with additional torque transmitted to the rear wheels.
