SUVs and crossovers keep dominating the world’s
automotive tastes, and there’s no sign of slowing down as their hegemony
continues. Stronger than even before, these high-riding vehicles are forcing
automakers to abandon traditional sedan, wagon, and hatchback vehicles in their
favor. Even more, some manufacturers are trying to invent new segments and
sub-segments, where they can sell more new models.
The attached rendering previews a potential sub-2008
crossover by the French manufacturer, tentatively called the 1008. We don’t
have a confirmation the company is working on such a high-riding vehicle, but
spy photos from last summer suggested a tiny crossover could be indeed in the
cards.
A pint-sized crossover would definitely make a
successful business case if the development costs are not extremely high. PSA
now also owns Opel and Vauxhall, which means the door to the German and Great
Britain markets is widely open. If Peugeot launches the 1008 (or whatever name
it gives the tiny crossover), PSA can easily swap the badges and successfully
sell it in most of the European markets, as well as China through its Citroen
and DS brands.
