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08/09/2011
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Citroën is to present an innovative concept vehicle at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Called Tubik, the model is a high-tech executive shuttle based on one key idea - travel should be fun.
 Building on Citroën's Multicity project – an online portal and route finder, currently live in France, which covers all available means of transport – Tubik takes mobility solutions to the next level.
Specifically designed to make travel meaningful and enjoyable, Tubik is inspired by Citroën's renowned Type H or 'TUB' van, but with all the prestigious styling and characteristics of modern Citroën design, Tubik is a 9-seater packed with entertaining technology. Exceptionally striking both inside and out, Tubik boasts offbeat, distinctive styling with colours and materials designed to meet the highest standards of sophistication and comfort.
As part of its design philosophy, Tubik responds to a changing society where extended families and groups of friends travel together, often in numbers exceeding four or five, with plenty of room for luggage.
To make travel enjoyable for its passengers, Tubik incorporates a lounge-style cocoon dedicated to comfort and relaxation. The modular seats are designed to be arranged in many different ways (semi-reclined, face-to-face, etc.), and the onboard technology - which includes a giant semi-circular screen and high-definition surround sound - turns the cabin into an area that is perfect for sharing over long distances. With the Citroën Tubik concept, the journey becomes as important as the destination.
Offering generous space whilst minimising fuel consumption, Tubik is powered by Citroën's innovative Hybrid4 technology. With this full-hybrid diesel drivetrain and optimised aerodynamics, Tubik maintains CO2emissions at a level comparable to a conventional saloon.
The simple, yet attractive exterior subtly incorporates two large doors with access to the driving position and the 'living area', which are barely visible when closed. The huge cabin door opens upwards and incorporates the entire side of the vehicle. As journeys with larger groups of people generally involve luggage, the rear end conceals a cleverly designed hold.
Citroën Tubik creates a high-tech world designed around the driving position, an area dominated by what the designers call the 'cyclotron' - a module that groups the seat, pedal assembly, steering wheel and curved head-up display in one circular form. The aluminium grey of the bodywork is also present in the cyclotron to accentuate its robust, protective appearance.
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John Challen
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