According to Citroen, it’s time that travel became meangingful again
and the French auto manufacturer intends to do just this with its new
Tubik concept,
a modern take on the MPV. Citroen describes the Tubik as “a high-tech
executive shuttle based on one key idea: travel should be fun”. The
futuristic nine- seater people mover draws inspiration from the Type H
or TUB (French slang for a front-wheel drive commercial vehicle) van
from Citroen’s auto history.
The interior showcases seats covered in purple leather and felt that
can swivel and be re-positioned to create a lounge and/or sleeping
area. The passenger area also comes fitted with an HD TV screen and
surround sound. Although there is plenty of lighting, there is a
significant lack of windows in the passenger area, which for some may
not be ideal. The driver’s seat resembles that of a circular pod almost
completely separated from the rest of the vehicle. The quirky design
extends to the passenger door which opens much like the door of a
private jet where the top half lifts up while the bottom half drops to
form a step.
The Tubik is powered by PSA’s new Hybrid4 system with a 160bhp
2.0-litre diesel engine up front and the battery/electric motor gubbins
generating another 37bhp out the back. All four of the 22 inch wheels
can be driven in 4wd mode.
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