After showing off the beautiful Peugeot Exalt at a previous auto salon, embattled PSA is showing that the spectre of death breathing down their neck has really focused the company's attention.At the 2014 Paris Salon, Citroën's sub-brand DS has prepared an arguably even more stunning concept, the very aptly named Divine.
The car features a prism based decoration motif throughout. Present on the roof, back hatch window and throughout the cabin, the geometric shape underscores a vey definite French chic. Rich leather gives warmth and an organic charm to the creative shapes seen within. As with any modern car, technology abounds and a 10.4 inch touch screen controls functions. The dashboard and steering wheel seek inspiration from fighter jets.
External design is also elegant. Being roughly the same size of a medium compact car (think VW Golf) it is 4.21 m long and sits low and wide. It makes uses of huge 20 inch, 5 spoke wheels. The roof and back hatch really show off the prism motif and are eye-catching and pleasing. The front is aggressive without looking like an alien bug, while heavy creases decorate the sides.
Mechanically, the car is motivated by the well known and highly-acclaimed THP 1.6 L Turbo, already used by some PSA products like the Peugeot RCZ R. This engine is capable of putting out 270 hp and has a massive torque (for such a small car) of 243 lb-ft. In use is an automatic transmission used by pressing buttons on the dash.
This concept appears to be very far from production. However, it underscores the direction PSA is taking Citroën and DS. Taken together with Peugeot's Exalt concept, it shows the French are back in the design game in a big way.
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