LThe challenge is high: to take first place in sales of 4 meter long city cars in Europe. Peugeot and Renault have been playing “one shot at you, one shot at me” for a long time and it’s clear that the brilliance of the new R5, delivered by the R4 and supported by the approaching Twingo at an announced price of less than 20,000 euros, is enough to provoke a reaction. At Peugeot, the 208 still maintains its lead after winning first prize in the sales charts in 2022, but its aura is shaken by the triple charge of the Losange.
It is hoped that in 2027, a descendant of the 208 will be able to take inspiration from a bold concept called Polygon, whose tight, clean lines contrast with the curves of the 208’s body. There’s a new styling language here, but it pays homage, for the rear three-quarters, to the 205 with some vivid memories. The front is covered with micro-LEDs that lead the dance, this is less obvious, but we are dealing with a concept that will pass the “sweetener” box with the start of construction of the road model. Lastly, of course there are no more big doors that open in the elytra, no seats molded from recycled plastic with 3D printing consisting of only 3 components, not hundreds of classic seats but a revolutionary square steering wheel.
Formula 1 steering wheel
With holes in the corners and no steering column, because the transmission to the wheels is electric, confirms Peugeot’s taste for kart sensations. Variable gear ratios with a maximum turn of 170° in each direction, or just under one full turn, compared to three turns with a traditional steering wheel, promise Formula 1 thrills.
“Steer-by-wire technology offers exceptional response and precision at high speeds, unprecedented maneuverability and a unique feeling of hyperagility,” said Peugeot. We can take his word for it as Lion is a master of the past when it comes to chassis and driving pleasure. However, the three atmospheres (Urban, Player, and Explorer) should divide customers into as many typologies as we’ll be able to detail in the game soon. Fortnite which displays Polygons.
It is currently unknown whether the car, which is less than four meters long, will be electric or hybrid. The problem is the same as the dashboard was removed for the sake of space, the instruments were replaced by a windshield which became a screen. No more on-dash displays: all information is projected onto the windshield via a Micro-LED panel located behind the Hypersquare® steering wheel.
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This innovation offers the driver a unique immersive experience, with an extraordinary screen size: 24 cm wide by 74 cm high, equivalent to a 31 inch screen. And it communicates with the outside world as well as with passengers by offering varying environments depending on the driving program applied. Looking forward to tomorrow!
