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CITROËN GOES BACK TO ITS ROOTS WITH CRUISE CROSSER
André Citroën organised the first motor crossing of the Sahara in 1922. Five half-track vehicles, tough enough to cross rocky and inhospitable terrain, were the first to journey from Algeria to French West Africa. Galvanised by this exploit, André Citroën followed it up wîth the Croisière Noire in 1924 and the Croisière Jaune in 1931. The public was thoroughly captivated by these truly adventurous Asian and African expeditions, which were recognised at the time as important economic, humanitarian, scientific and cultural missions.Citroën is alluding to this past wîth Cruise Crosser, a rough and ready all-terrain concept car produced by the Espera Sbarro School in partnership wîth Citroën Styling. This off-road concept, based on Citroën's first luxury SÚV, the C-Crosser, is fitted wîth three axles and six wheels that, just like those first half-track vehicles, give it traction in the harshest possible conditions, come snow, sand or mud.
Off-road adventure and recreation
The orange-coloured Cruise Crosser is easily spotted wherever it roams. The large red compasses on each side of the vehicle underline its mission to travel everywhere and anywhere, north, south, east or west. Cruise Crosser has a big open space at the back to provide seating for extra passengers (removable row 3) or a vast loading area for trouble-free transport of luggage, shovels, tents and other accessories. The opening mechanism of the tailgate makes loading easier, while step plates on both sides of the vehicle facilitate access to the rear compartment.
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Technology wîth minimal environmental impact Cruise Crosser is fitted wîth high-performance technology for serious off-road adventure. Passengers can rest assured that Cruise Crosser will never let them down. On poorly surfaced mountain roads and other uncivilised terrains, drivers can activate the third electric axle for outstanding traction. The vehicle also has sand boards at the rear for extrication. Finding your way around is a cinch wîth the navigation system, and Cruise Crosser also features a DVD player that makes for more pleasurable journeys.
These escapades do not come at the expense of the environment. Faithful to its commitment to cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, Cruise Crosser has a hybrid diesel drivetrain combining a combustion diesel engine wîth an electric motor located under the tipper bed. Traction is boosted by the third axle, used along wîth the other drive wheels on harsh terrain featuring rocks, sand or snow. Úsed alone, this third axle makes it possible to drive in 'Zero Emission Vehicle' mode. In this mode, the silent and non-aggressive Cruise Crosser is in perfect harmony wîth its environment and enables occupants to wholeheartedly enjoy the journey.
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