citroën tubik

After being shown in the 2009 Frankfort Motor Show and resuscitating the DS name, the French brand has revealed a new concept dubbed the Tubik.

The exterior is much similar to the 1948 to 1981 Type H van but that is the only similarity. It is 189 inches long, 82 inches wide and 80 inches tall, making it longer and shorter than the H. The name Tubik comes from the van that was launch in 1939 called the TUB.

The right side of the van opens upwards revealing the fascinating interior that seats 9 adults. It has three rows of seats; the first one is next to the driver’s seat, has room for two and can face forwards or backwards. The second row seats three and folds down into a table if the need be, and alternatively, it can hide under the last row to free up space. Finally, the third and last row seats comfortably three adults. The drivers seat, upholstered in leather, is placed separately from the other rows accessed through another door that opens upward on the left side of the automobile.

The side mirrors are replaced by cameras that transmit video to a screen mounted on the steering wheel.Under the hoods consists of a HYbrid4 drive train with a four-cylinder HDi turbo diesel engine that powers the front wheels and an electric motor that powers the rear wheels. (Citroën did not specify how much horsepower is put out by each.)

This pimp-mobile is fitted with Citroën’s Hydractive hydraulic suspension, ensuring that ground clearance stays the same no matter what it is carrying or towing. Therefore suitable for family vacations and travelling?




Comment below on your thoughts about this retro van. Would you purchase one just to have the newest and coolest automobile? Or do you think it is tacky?

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