After the appearance of the Concept XIV-1 and XIV-2 Concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show past and Geneva, respectively, SsangYong has prepared the third prototype for the 2012 edition of the International Exhibition of Paris, the e-XIV Concept. Unlike the other models, the latter combines the qualities of an electric motor and a conventional gasoline.
Like the Chevrolet Volt, this issue lies in Korean means of hybrid and electric vehicles, and that beyond having two propellers (hybrid feature), the truth is that the electric motor is the real charge of the movement wheels, while the other is used only for operating the load and generator produces energy that feeds the electric drive.
For these reasons, Ssangyong and subsidiaries of General Motors, described the vehicles as extended-range electric models.
Outside the engine, e-XIV Concept shows a body out of a similar size to that of its predecessors (4,160 mm long, 1,790 mm wide and 1,575 mm high), but with new features such as a fully frontal redesigned air intakes replaced by a large grill with points, different light clusters and more muscular wheel arches.
In the same way that the XIV-1 Concept is highlighted by the opening of doors away and XIV-2 Concept for its retractable roof, this brand new CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) overhangs the photovoltaic panel on the roof that uses solar power for operating the radio, lighting and climate control.
As reported by the press Ssangyong, the intention of the company is to take it to production but with five doors instead of three presented in the prototype, so the familys SUV near adding a new member.