Stylishly minimalist and elegantly laid-back, the Citroën Lacoste boasts an off-beat sporty silhouette with a high waistline, bulging, textured wings, minimum overhang, and golf ball-style rims on wheels placed in the furthest corners of the body. The car appeals with its “open” physique, promising a fulfilling drive while expressing a wealth of inventiveness and elegance. In its own fashion, the concept car explores the idea of augmented reality, in which perception takes on new sharpness and the senses are enhanced.
The technology on board the Citroën Lacoste concept car is also of a playful nature, underlining the seeming paradox between design expertise and lightness of tone. The car has no fixed roof. In its place is a T-shaped structure that helps passengers access the vehicle and also features an auto-inflatable hood. In a similar register, the fascia strip on the dashboard serves as the car’s display screen, with oversized pixels conveying driving information. Behind this naïve appearance lie cutting-edge technologies. Even the front and rear lights are discreet to the point of invisible when off, concealed under the car’s navy blue skin. As well as providing visual purity, this design choice delivers a magical light spectacle.
The Citroën Lacoste has no need for a huge engine to deliver driving thrills. It is powered by an ecological and economical three-cylinder petrol engine with all the performance required for a vehicle of this size. The powerplant perfectly matches the essentials-oriented approach of the concept car. The Citroën Lacoste respects the environment through its engine but also through its design choices. Even with its large wheels, the Citroën Lacoste seems to “embrace” rather than confront nature. This approach suggests Citroën Lacoste drivers are playing with the elements for more fun.
For more fun, simplicity and elegance, the emphasis inside is on traditional colours like white and deep blue, enlivened with touches of ultra-bright yellow. The cabin contains numerous storage areas for enhanced travelling comfort. The compartments are discreetly located, under the ends of the dashboard and in the two benches. The seats are also overstitched in white cotton, with a weave closely resembling that of the iconic Lacoste polo shirt. Cabin access couldn’t be easier, since the doors have been replaced by broad cut-outs in perfect harmony with the body styling.
source : Citroën.com