Peugeot Reveals SxC Concept Ahead of Shanghai Debut

A few days ago, Peugeot announced it will be bringing the 508 for the Chinese market and a brand new concept car that was designed and built there. We now have the pleasure of introducing the new SxC Concept car, a vehicle that is the brainchild of the Peugeot Style Studios of the China Tech Centre in Shanghai.

SxC stands for Shanghai Cross Concept, indicating that this vehicle was personalized for the Asian market. It adopts certain characteristics from the world of the SUV (strength, high driving position, protection) while still looking elegant stylish and refined, more like a saloon than an off-roader.

“At the front, the SXC bears the ‘stylistic codes’ of Peugeot. The theme of the unique “floating” grille, which appears to be independent from the bodywork, fits harmoniously with its stature. The feline headlamps, precisely chiselled, give it a

piercing gaze echoing the Marque’s emblem, the lion, proudly affixed on the front of the bonnet. This gaze is emphasised by a luminous LED signature, recognisable both by day and night. This visual signature returns with the rear lamps, the boomerang shape of which accompanies the movement of the rear, which has been designed with particular care,” Peugeot brags.

Exterior features like the generous 22-inch wheels and panoramic roof make this look more than ready for the road.

As is the case with most concept cars arriving in recent months, this is a hybrid:: the SxC makes use of a combustion engine at the front, which drives the front axle, and electric motor at the rear (driving the back wheels).
This technology permits all 4 wheels to be driving wheels when the engine and motor are operating at the same time, benefiting safety and grip in extreme conditions. It also permits driving, at low speeds, in “zero emissions” mode with the electric motor only.