Engineering:Citroën Lacoste

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Citroën Lacoste
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën and Lacoste
Production2010
DesignerCéline Venet (exterior)
Nicolas Gonzalez (interior)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body styleno door crossover
LayoutFF
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L 3-cylinder (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2.3 m (91 in)
Length3.45 m (136 in)
Width1.8 m (71 in)
Height1.52 m (60 in)
Chronology
SuccessorCitroën C3 Aircross
Citroën C4 Aircross
Citroën C4 Cactus

The Citroën Lacoste is a concept mini SUV designed by Citroën and Lacoste for the 2010 Paris Motor Show.[2] It is an economical, no-door mini SUV, featuring a 1.2-litre petrol engine emitting fewer than 100g/km of CO2.[3] It was expected to enter production by 2013, but for undisclosed reasons this did not happen.[4]

Design and features

The vehicle is 3.45 metres (11.3 ft) long, around 0.5 metres shorter than the Nissan Juke. It has special features, including an inflatable roof that emerges from the centre roof rail. It also has a movable steering wheel to improve access. The vehicle has no doors.[5] This concept was inspired by the Citroën Méhari of the 1970s, and the 2007 Citroën C-Cactus concept car.[6]

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