French Invasion at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
The French are an industrious people (when they’re not striking every other week).
Two top auto makers from the country of Eiffel and amazing wine, Peugeot and Renault, have brought various new concepts to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
It looks like this time France is invading Germany! (Too soon?)
Peugeot HX1
This hybrid concept comes to us as a joint venture between the French car company and (get ready) shoe designer Pierre Hardy.
HX1 is powered by Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology. It’s an all-wheel drive diesel-electric combination, with a 2.2 liter engine with total output of 295 bhp.
Peugeot 508 RXH Limited
Another diesel-electric hybrid from Peugeot, 508 RXH Limited Edition, will go into production, but only have a run of 300 vehicles.
The 508 RXH Limited will also feature an all-wheel drive powertrain, combining a 2.0 liter HDi diesel engine with electric motor for a total output of over 200 bhp and 332 lb-ft of torque.
Renault Frendzy Concept
And then there was Renault. The French-Asian team introduced their Frendzy Concept in Frankfurt.
The vehicle includes a 37-inch screen on the exterior rear door. Since the car is being catered towards business types, this monitor could be used to turn your ride into a mobile billboard.
Frendzy is also another one of Renault’s electric vehicles, with a 59 horsepower lithium-ion powered motor that produces 167 lb-ft of torque.
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