Peugeot has whipped the covers off its new Instinct Concept, a sleek shooting brake that “offers the option of fully autonomous driving”.
Billed as a glimpse into the “future of mobility” and unveiled in Spain ahead of its display at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona, the concept draws its urge from a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain worth about 220 kW.
The French automaker says the Instinct features both “Drive” and “Autonomous” modes, affording the driver the choice between “an engaging drive and the convenience of a fully autonomous vehicle”.
Furthermore, the concept features four distinct settings: Drive Boost, Drive Relax, Autonomous Soft and Autonomous Sharp.
On board technology includes an Internet of Things platform, the Samsung ArtikTM Cloud, which syncs with the user’s devices. Peugeot says this enables the car to learn its user’s lifestyle and preconfigure its settings.
The French brand describes the cabin as a “Responsive i-Cockpit”, explaining that it reacts when switching between Drive and Autonomous modes to create the most suitable environment according to how the car is being used.
When in Autonomous mode, for instance, the compact steering wheel and toggle switch panel fold into the dashboard and the accelerator pedal folds back into the pedal unit to maximise interior space.
