PEUGEOT BOXER 4x4 CONCEPT, a trail-blazer up for any adventure.
Heir of the PEUGEOT RIFTER 4x4 CONCEPT, it is also designed for exploration on all types of terrain.
PEUGEOT RIFTER 4x4 CONCEPT: the groundbreaker!
The roving adventurer
PEUGEOT RIFTER 4x4 CONCEPT: this roving show car, PEUGEOT’s pioneering vision of the future of outdoor recreational vehicles, paved the way at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
REWRITE THE RULES
PEUGEOT BOXER 4x4 CONCEPT, a trail-blazer up for any adventure.
With its striking design and innovative materials, the PEUGEOT BOXER has been transformed for the 2019 VDL* show into a roving adventurer that is up for anything. The first challenge was to break the mould of the traditional camper van and showcase the PEUGEOT brand’s vision of this type of vehicle. To enliven a segment devoted to freedom, the focus is on style and the thrill of adventure.
*Paris Recreational Vehicle Show
RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Based on the PEUGEOT BOXER L3, the 6 metres of length have been optimised to offer adventurers 10m² of living space, which is ideally suited for 2 or 3 people. 4 distinct areas have been laid out, with a kitchen and dining room, a sleeping area, a bathroom and the driving position. The numerous storage spaces will allow you to bring all the equipment you need for extreme sports and day-to-day living!
The interior is an invigorating cocoon, decorated in relaxing pale colours that contrast with the exterior. The woodwork adds extra warmth to the interior, while the upholstery and trimmings are specifically designed for this model. The sporty technical mesh is combined with an Alcantara® GREVAL GREY trim that is taken from the new upholstery of the PEUGEOT e-208 GT, 508 HYBRID GT, 508 SW HYBRID GT and 3008 HYBRID4. MINT coloured BOXER logos have been added by means of textile transfer, a technique used by major textile brands, and the use of MINT for the seatbelts has also saved them from their usual dull obscurity.
EXPLORE
The PEUGEOT BOXER 4x4 CONCEPT is much more than an exercise in style. It is required to be as at home on gravel, mud and snow as it is on rocky roads.
The 4x4 transmission is provided by a viscous coupling and a transfer case at the front. It is activated via 3 switches located within easy reach on the left side of the dashboard.
3 driving modes are available :
- 2WD, for driving in 2-wheel drive mode, for daily driving
- 4WD, which supplies power to the rear wheels in the event of a loss of traction
- Lock, used to lock the rear axle, useful for extreme crossings and bridge crossings
PEUGEOT BOXER 4x4 CONCEPT’s ground clearance has been increased by 30 millimetres at the front and 50 millimetres at the rear, allowing it to handle almost any obstacle.
Even the steepest slopes will not be a problem: the BlueHDi 165 engine with its 6-speed manual gearbox delivers an impressive 370 Nm of torque.
This navigation system is compatible with the WAZE real-time traffic application and allows two phones to be connected simultaneously by Bluetooth®.
VENTURE EVEN FURTHER
MOBILISING THE VERY BEST EXPERTISE
The final challenge was to enlist the help of leading partners in their fields, and to offer them the opportunity to think outside the box.
DANGEL
ALPINE
For example, it has been designed to calculate routes that avoid low bridges or roads that are too small or narrow. Its XXL 23 cm colour screen with split display is fully integrated into the dashboard and can be used by the driver using OEM remote controls on the steering wheel. Its maps are updated for three years free of charge. It also includes a rear camera compatibility, millions of POIs and can connect two phones via Bluetooth. It is also compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlayTM for the convenient use of smartphone applications. It benefits from the OEM assistance and its warranty is covered for 2 years by the PEUGEOT repairer network all over Europe.
KERROCK AND SASMINIMUM
Lastly, it was start-up SASMINIMUM that designed the flooring, which was developed as part of their “Le Pavé” project. Created by 4 young architects in 2017, the start-up recycles plastic, mainly collected directly from the natural environment and from seashores: it is waste that is not normally used in other recycling streams. The flooring is certified by the Waste&Hope label, which means that the raw material is more expensive to buy but this in turn finances the social and ecological activities of this organisation. The product is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable.