Citroën revealed a few hours ago to the Chinese public at Shanghai Motor Show its new concept car, the Citroën DS Wild Rubis. As we have noted, this conceptual crossover will result in a new model within the DS range with similar design and dimensions.
With its 4.57 m long and 1.95 m wide and 1.49 m high, the Citroën Wild Rubis DS7 might be called, will be reserved primarily for the market is that a Citroen Chinese. The of these dimensions and focused to the premium segment (hence the importance of DS logo and the absence of double chevron brand ) will be difficult to place in Europe. And in Europe we too sensitive car logo. However, if no demand Citroën would not hesitate to import to Europe. The Wild Rubis, scheduled for 2014, will be manufactured in China and not in Europe.
Technically, remember that the Citroën Wild Rubis has a plug-in hybrid engine. The heat engine is the 1.6 liter THP 240 bhp engine associated with the electric and DS5 batteries. In fact, the Wild Rubis uses the platform of Citroën DS5. Like many current SUV, off-road capabilities are irrelevant, as the Wild Rubis is a front-wheel drive while the electric motor encouraged the rear wheels.
For now, what is clear is that the car like it and judging by your reactions, in Europe too. Hopefully the production version will not lose a lot of those lines and volumes that make Rubis Wild grace.
