Citroen preps C-Cactus Concept for Frankfurt

Posted Mon Sep 3 2007 9:46 AM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Citroen will be displaying two new concept vehicles at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the previously announced C5 Airscape drop-top as well as the new low-cost C-Cactus. The design ethos for the C-Cactus was to save costs, which is why the concept features innovative manufacturing techniques such as a single piece bumper and front-end. The entire interior, meanwhile, is made up from just 200 parts - less than half that of a conventional car.

Eco-friendliness was another strong theme instilled in the car’s design, leading engineers to utilize recycled materials for the car’s body and install an ultra-efficient diesel-hybrid underneath the bonnet. Average fuel consumption for the car tips in at an amazing 69mpg (3.4L/100km) and it emits a correspondingly low 78g of CO2/km.

Stretching 4.2m in length, the C-Cactus weighs in at 1,306kg and features plenty of luxury items like an air-conditioner, premium sound-system and a panorama glass roof. Other standout features for the concept include the car’s high waistline and 21in wheels shod with low rolling-resistance rubber.

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