Citroen
Lacoste Concept
Two
names, Citroën and Lacoste, have come together with a shared vision to
cultivate boldness, creativity and optimism. The result of these common values:
the new Citroën Lacoste Concept.
To
be unveiled at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, this new model is an emblem
for a state-of-mind and a lifestyle. Clearly alluding to leisure and pleasure,
it takes a simplified, no-nonsense approach to motoring without forgetting
refinement and transports passengers to a lighter, fresher world.
The
Citroën Lacoste Concept is both resolutely Citroën and typically Lacoste.
Positioned at the crossroads of the automotive world, where fashion and sport
meet, it makes a number of references to all three sectors. The technology on
board also strikes a playful note, underlining the apparent paradox between
design expertise and lightness of tone. With
its strong presence and joie de vivre, the high-tech and innovative Citroën
Lacoste makes car travel an all-new experience and an incomparable adventure
for the senses.
Pure,
simple and laid-back, while remaining sophisticated, the Citroën Lacoste takes
another step forward towards the car of the future, a vehicle aimed at putting
an end to the "always more" mantra that often reigns in the automotive
industry. The new model also fuels Citroën's thinking of focusing on the
essentials to create original cars that are affordable and economical, while
losing none of their ambition or motoring passion, notably through premium
styling.
Stylishly
minimalist and elegantly laid-back, the Citroën Lacoste instantly attracts with
its off-beat sports aesthetic. It features a high waistline; bulging and
textured wings; minimum overhangs front and rear; and golf ball-style alloy
wheels, placed in the furthest corners of the body.
Passengers
enjoy an open-air experience thanks to the broad cut-outs that replace the
front doors and the lack of a hard-top roof. Journeys in the Citroën Lacoste
inevitably heighten the senses, much more than in a protective bubble that cuts
occupants off from the world. As if these intense sensations weren't enough,
the windscreen can also be lowered out of sight, providing a harmonious
waistline around the entire cabin, front, back and sides.
The
elegance of the Citroën Lacoste is underpinned by the choice of drivetrain.
Rather than seeking enhanced driving sensations through flat-out speed, the
Citroën Lacoste Concept opts for a 3-cylinder petrol engine with plenty of
performance on tap to power a vehicle of this size and weight. With its light
timbre, the flexible, economical and ecological powerplant is a perfect match
for the car's "back to essentials" nature.
The
Citroën Lacoste Concept respects the environment, not only by virtue of its
engine, but also its design choices. Even with its large wheels, the Citroën
Lacoste seems to "embrace" rather than confront nature. This
impression takes concrete form in the subtle, undulating shape of the wheels, in
an approach that suggests Citroën Lacoste drivers are playing with the elements
for more fun.
Along
with its bright and breezy approach to life, the convertible Citroën Lacoste
also features taut, muscular and reassuring lines. Compact and robust (at 3.45 m
long, 1.80 m wide, 1.52 m high and with a 2.30 m wheelbase), the new model
expresses faultless expertise in its styling and design.
