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New Citroen rides high

Tuesday, 02 March 2010

CITROËN has released first details of a striking new concept design that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The DS High Rider is the second concept associated with Citroën’s innovative and distinctively styled DS line. Without denying the appeal of conventional coupés, the High Rider represents a bold and radical vision of the future, combining compact dimensions with generous internal volumes, dynamic performance, sophisticated style and consummate quality. Unlike traditional 4-seater coupés, with their long, low design, the High Rider is compact and muscular.  Its character is expressed in its unique driving sensations, with a sleek flowing windscreen that soars over the heads of front occupants - hinting at a bright and spacious cabin environment. The apparently continuous glazed area of the side windows connects the A-pillars to the gently sloping roof line of the rear. Planted firmly on stylish 19” alloy wheels and beautifully in proportion, the High Rider’s confident profile is characterised by its high waistline. Its front end is purposeful with gaping air intakes, long incisive headlights and defined ridges along the bonnet. Just 4.26m long, 1.82m wide and 1.48m high, the High Rider combines a neat and nimble chassis for responsive handling, with intelligent design architecture that provides occupants with a generous amount of internal space.