Peugeot GTi Concept
Geneva 2012
GTi Concept, the re-generation of a legend
Peugeot is revealing two concept cars in Geneva, the XY Concept and the GTi Concept, which present two expressions of the
Marque’s upmarket trend, in the “supermini” segment. These concept cars interpret the generation leap already defined by
the 208 in different contexts. The XY Concept is intended for city dwellers who love distinction and refinement, whereas the
GTi Concept re-generates a legend.
The XY Concept and GTi Concept show off exclusive and sophisticated colours and news ways of working with materials.
Introduced on the 208 and particularly charismatic, their front face sees the light signature of the lamps refined by their Full-
LED functions and a flat-guide latest generation light guide. A prominent expression visible both day and night!
Using the same Full-LED technology, the front direction indicators surround the main beam headlamps giving these concept
cars the impression of having an iris. Rich yet also light, the internal headlamp units are rectangular and, on the main beams,
the floating trim suggests a feline pupil… a technological and precise expression that is dear to the Marque!
This precision continues with the perfect integration of style components in the bodywork. The wheel arches are fitted with
wing extenders and the bodywork with body sills, which hug the wheels.
The first sensations are visual; they are revealed as soon as the GTi Concept is discovered. Striking red paintwork, rich and
very deep, with black reflections, adorns the entire body. Moving a little closer, the bonnet and roof unveil their secret: a web
in check motif has slipped under the multiple layers of paint and varnish!
Directly inspired by the flag known to all motor sports enthusiasts, this motif also embellishes the metal mesh of the grille,
the lower bar of which proudly affirms its origins by displaying the French flag.
With their black lacquered colour, the grille beam and the lower skirt of the rear bumper are highlighted by an affirmed contrast.
Splashes of red tie in the exterior and the interior of the GTi Concept. Diamond cut and varnished, the 18” wheel rims are also
embellished with red, as is the chromed double exhaust tailpipe, on its inner faces, and the hollow lettering of the Marque
on the grille… without forgetting the “GTi Concept” logo in brushed aluminium, affixed on the quarter panels as a reminder
of its illustrious predecessor the legendary 205 GTi.
In the passenger compartment, the stitching and the centre mark of the leather steering wheel in a sports design, the sides
of the gear lever, the double stitching of the seats and the LED backlighting of the surrounds of the very technological
counters all create a resolutely sporty ambiance by combining with red.
Installed in a seat with different material seat – Nappa leather on the outer section, cloth central section with an embossed
tartan motif, leather head restraint – the driver takes in his hands a steering wheel with a pronounced lower flat section,
bearing the “GTi Concept” logo set in the aluminium ring. Furthermore, the rim of the steering wheel is covered with red
perforations, taking up the check motif.
To perfect this sporty atmosphere, the dashboard capping is in alcantara with grey stitching, whereas the roof is entirely
black and the pedal bracket is aluminium. Finally, the dashboard strip and the vents combine the red and the black in a subtle
gradation, whereas the check web also adorns the aluminium door crossbars.
The GTi Concept could only be fitted with one engine, that from the RCZ THP 200. Combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox,
the 1.6 l THP engine puts its driver at the controls of a machine creating previously unknown sensations, renewed thanks to
an extensively reviewed instruments and controls.
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