Engineering:Citroën Hypnos

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Citroën Hypnos
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Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production2008 (Concept car)
DesignerEmmanuel Rius,[1] Domagoj Đukec[2] (exterior)
Leighanne Earley (interior)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
RelatedPeugeot RC Hymotion4
Powertrain
EngineDiesel engine and electric motor hybrid drivetrain
Dimensions
Length4900 mm
Width2170 mm
Height1580 mm

The Citroën Hypnos is a concept mid-size luxury crossover produced by Citroën at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It has a 5-door SUV body style and is powered by a diesel hybrid drivetrain with a rear axle-mounted electric motor. The car's most distinctive design feature is its interior, with rainbow-coloured, offset seats, and a system which analyzes the driver's face to gauge his state of mind and adjust the cabin lighting and scented air freshener fragrance in consequence.[4][5]

Citroën announced that diesel-hybrid engine would be available in all models by 2015.[6]

The concept car has appeared in several auto shows, including the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[7]

Some of the styling features of this car later appeared in the Mitsubishi ASX-based Citroën C4 Aircross compact SUV, available from the first half of 2012, as well as the Citroën DS4 and DS5.

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