雪铁龙在日内瓦车展发布了C-Aircross概念车，该车是其全新紧凑型跨界车的前瞻车型。C-Aircross概念车基于雪铁龙全新第三代C3与C4 Cactus打造，在很大程度上借鉴二者的设计。该车采用双镀铬格栅与狭长的前灯一体化式造型。轮拱与车门下方带有黑色塑料包围，底部也带有黑色防护板，是外观更加硬派。外后视镜由摄像头取代。车门为对开设计，彰显十足未来色彩。内饰方面，概念车设计简洁而不失科技感。平视显示器取代了传统的仪表盘。12英寸大触摸曲面屏可以完成大部分车辆操作，分屏功能可以在为驾车者显示导航信息的同时满足副驾浏览其他信息的需要。后视镜后方还设置有高清摄像机，功能类似于行车记录仪，司机可以通过车载系统直接将摄像机里的照片与视频上传到社交网络。该车的技术参数目前尚未公布，该车很可能配备车厂的Grip Control多路况适应系统，可以让驾驶员调整稳定控制系统。C-Aircross并非一款用于研发尝试的概念车，而是一款紧凑型跨界车的雏形，将取代C3 Picasso。未来的量产车设计可能更多的受到跨界车影响。
Citroen C-Aircross Concept brings quirkiness to crossovers in Geneva
The crossover segment is enjoying incredible popularity around the world, but the limits of the standard two-box design often leaves many of the models looking rather similar. Citroen’s C-Aircross concept at the Geneva Motor Show demonstrates that there’s an opportunity for exceptional styling in this trendy niche. Granted, this model’s quirky looks might be too unorthodox for some folks.
The C-Aircross concept takes the look of the latest C3 and adapts the funky design into a CUV. Narrow, high-mounted lights connecting to the grille and larger lamps below create the family resemblance up front. However, the concept has a higher ride height and thick cladding outlines the lower edge of the body. The integrated exterior step for easier access to the cabin is a neat touch, too. At the back, wild three-dimensional taillights give us a headache to look at because of their complicated layered styling, and louvers in the rear corners have a similar visual effect.
The C-Aircross would need some styling adjustments before coming to the road. Designers love using rear-facing cameras instead of mirrors, but they’re being a little too forward thinking because only Japan permits the units on the road so far. The suicide doors on this concept would surely transition to a more conventional layout on the production version, too.
Where the exterior appears ready for production after some tweaks, the cabin seems too sci-fi for the road. The spartan layout has a central transparent instrument panel. A wide 12-inch infotainment display sits in the center of the dashboard. Citroen’s stylists keep physical buttons to a minimum and upholster the interior in modern light-colored fabric.
The company doesn’t offer any description of the powertrain, other than it has the automaker’s Grip Control system, which lets drivers adjust the stability control parameters.
It’s possible that the C-Aircross could influence the design of the replacement for the C3 Picasso. Rather than being a small minivan, the future model might pick up more inspiration from the crossover segment.