SsangYong XUV 1 Concept Coming to Frankfurt

It looks like the South Korean manufacturer is building a habit of presenting one concept car after another, and the latest info from the company is here to strengthen that idea. After back in March we witnessed the unveil of SUT 1, it looks like in less than a month SsangYong will bring the XUV 1 concept to our attention.

The new compact crossover concept from SsangYong is to make its world debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September, and is set to impress visitors with its extensive glass areas along its curved bodywork.

The wraparound windscreen visually extends the glass area virtually uninterrupted to the large C-pillars, complemented by a full length glass roof.

The company describes the XUV 1 concept that you can see in the adjacent images as a premium CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) that will introduce new 1+1+2 or 1+3 seating layouts, challenging conventional cabin design and highlighting the flexibility available from SsangYong’s latest platform technology.

Taking into account that fact that the show car’s name is derived from Excellent User Interface Vehicle 1, SsangYong tells us that all major cabin functions are controlled via mobile devices and smart instruments, while the coach style door offers easy access to the futuristic cabin.

“All this versatility comes within the confines of a compact B segment sized vehicle, a sector which has experienced rapid growth in crossover models in recent years. Offering the high seating position and rugged feel of a full sized SUV without any compromise in running costs, crossover models on a supermini scale are fast becoming the ideal motoring solution for today’s driver,” a company statement reads.

autoevolution will be attending the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.