Although Peugeot calls the HX1 concept an MPV, its low stance and wide track give it a look more along the lines of a shooting brake. Peugeot says the HX1’s low-slung look has benefits beyond its sleek appearance, netting a wind-cheating Cd of 0.28.
The HX1 sports a futuristic interior befitting of a high-end concept car, featuring an oak floor with inlaid fiber optics, digital instrumentation and touch-screen displays. Rear seat passengers are also treated to a minibar, coffee machine and a center console covered in Carrare marble.
As previously mentioned, the HX1 receives its motivation from Peugeot’s HYbrid4 diesel-electric hybrid system. That system consists of a 204 horsepower 2.2L diesel driving the front wheels and a 95 horsepower electric motor spinning the rear wheels. The system is coupled together via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The HX1 is also plug-in capable, delivering 18.6 miles of all-electric driving. On the combined cycle, Peugeot says the HX1 is good for 88.2mpg.
Peugeot hasn’t announced any production plans for the HX1, but the company is moving forward with two other HYbrid4-powered vehicles, so a sleek MPV could be next.
The low slung MPV concept car from Peugeot will make its first address at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept vehicle is 1.37mts tall, 1.99 wide and 4.95mts long allowing for a Cd of 0.28 and will be able to seat up to 6 people. Access is via four reverse-opening ‘half-scissor’ doors. When in motion, the turbine blade styled 7 spoke wheel open to create a flat disc surface, simultaneously a spoiler and two side skirts located atop the tailgate are deployed above 62.1mph, adapting itself to the environment. 
The front gets a ‘floating’ grille with an LED lighting signature. The HX1 utilizes HYbrid4 technology, with a diesel engine powering the front wheels and an electric motor propelling the rear. The 204 bhp 2.2 litre HDi diesel motor is linked to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. This coupled with the 95 bhp electric motor develops 299bhp. The HX1 achieves a combined fuel consumption of 2.66l/100km with CO2 emissions of 83 g/km. In ‘Zero Emissions Vehicle’ mode it can be driven at low speeds powered by the electric motor. Did we mention the camera integrated side mirrors…
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