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Citroën Hypnos

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Citroën Hypnos
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production2008 (Concept car)
DesignerEmmanuel Rius,[1]Domagoj Đukec[2](exterior)
Leighanne Earley (interior)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxurycrossover SUV
Body style5-doorSUV
RelatedPeugeot RC Hymotion4
Powertrain
EngineDiesel engineandelectric motorhybrid drivetrain
Dimensions
Length4900 mm
Width2170 mm
Height1580 mm

TheCitroën Hypnosis aconceptmid-size luxurycrossoverproduced byCitroënat the2008 Paris Motor Show.It has a 5-doorSUVbody style and is powered by adieselhybriddrivetrainwith a rear axle-mountedelectric motor.The car's most distinctive design feature is its interior, with rainbow-coloured, offset seats, and a system which analyzes the driver's face to gauge his state of mind and adjust the cabin lighting and scentedair freshenerfragrance in consequence.[4][5]

Citroën announced that diesel-hybrid enginewould be available in all models by 2015.[6]

The concept car has appeared in several auto shows, including the 2011Goodwood Festival of Speed.[7]

Some of the styling features of this car later appeared in theMitsubishi ASX-basedCitroën C4 Aircrosscompact SUV,available from the first half of 2012, as well as theCitroën DS4andDS5.

References

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  1. ^"Comment est né le concept car Hypnos de Citroën".ouestfrance-auto.com.14 October 2008.Retrieved25 October2021.
  2. ^"Domagoj Đukec".automotivedesignconference.com.Retrieved13 July2023.
  3. ^"Citroen Hypnos design awarded".carbodydesign.com.19 November 2008.Retrieved25 October2021.
  4. ^"Citroën Takes Wraps off Hypnos Concept Car".Business Week.9 October 2008.
  5. ^Joseph, Noah (October 6, 2008)."Paris 2008: Citroen Hypnos concept"(with press release). AutoBlog.com. October 6, 2008.
  6. ^Penttendy, Marton (5 September 2008)."Forget its sleek coupe styling: Hypnos previews Citroen’s new diesel-hybrid system"Archived2012-10-20 at theWayback Machine.GoAuto.com.John Mellor. (Australia).
  7. ^Richard Bremner, Richard (28 June 2011)."Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011: future technology on show".The Telegraph.(UK)
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