SsangYong has earlier displayed its XIV 1 B crossover concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, and the XIV 2 Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. Now it is equipping the e-XIV with a small 1 litre petrol engine to give the car real range extender capability.
The car also features a range extending system comprising a two-cylinder 1,000cc petrol engine and a 20-kW generator. Once the 80km distance has been achieved, the petrol engine supplies additional power via the generator to extend the range up to 600km. One of the talking points of the e-XIV’s sci-fi design is the glass roof solar panel which converts solar energy to electric power and operates interior equipment such as the air conditioning, audio system and internal lighting. Drivers can also select their preferred method of driving by activating the car’s VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) via a smart phone or remote control. This a compact crossover and of course what you see here is a pure concept but it will yield a production version in the future
