André Citroën organized the first motor crossing of the Sahara in 1922. Across
five half-tracked vehicles, heavy too rocky and inhospitable terrain,
were the first to travel to Algeria to French West Africa. Galvanized for use by those followed, André Citroën with Cruise in 1924 Cruise in the Black and Yellow 1931. The
public has been thoroughly these truly adventurous expeditions in Asia
and Africa, which is fascinating at the time as important economic,
humanitarian, scientific and cultural missions recognition.
Citroen hints at the past with Cruise Crosser, a rough concept car produced by the Off-Road Espera Sbarro School in partnership with Citroën Styling. This off-road concept on the first luxury SUV Citroën C-Crosser, based with three axles and six wheels is equipped, like the first half-track vehicles, give it traction in the worst possible conditions, snow, sand or mud to come.
Off-road adventure and recreation
The orange Cruise Crosser is easy to see where she roams. The large red circles on each side of the vehicle underline its mission, traveling anywhere and everywhere, north, south, east or west.
Cruise Crosser is a large open space in the back, offer to transport space for extra passengers (removable row 3) or a large cargo area without problems luggage, shovels, tents and other accessories. The opening mechanism of the tailgate loading easier, while step plates on either side of the vehicle access to the rear.
The Cruise Crosser is equally impressive inside. The leather seats in rows 1 and 2 have to hide a particularly high-tech design with mesh-style athletic appeal confirms both the vehicle and the care that went to the passengers a comfortable trip as a whole. Orange exterior color is elegant in the shape of the seat, instrument panel and door panels again. These and other details bring a generous dose of visual and tactile pleasure for the efficient and functional cabin Cruise Crosser.
Technology, with minimal impact on the environment
Cruise Crosser has a powerful technology for heavy duty off-road adventures. Passengers can rest assured that Cruise Crosser will never let you down. On mountain roads and other surfaces evil uncivilized country, the driver can activate the third electric axle for outstanding traction. The vehicle also has sand boards at the rear for extrication. Finding your way is a breeze with the navigation system and Cruise Crosser also features a DVD player, travels more enjoyable.
These escapades do not come at the expense of the environment. True to its commitment to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, Cruise Crosser is a diesel hybrid drivetrain combining a diesel engine with an electric motor located under the dump bed. Traction is used by the third axis in connection with the drive wheels of other difficult terrain, improved with stones, sand or snow. Used alone, this third axis, it is possible to drive in "Zero Emission Vehicle" mode. In this mode, the silent and non-aggressive Cruise Crosser is in perfect harmony with its surroundings and the people are enjoying the journey carefree.
Cruise Crosser can create the regions defined by the majority of travel and from A to B in the toughest conditions. It embodies a new kind of adventure. An adventure made possible by the efficiency, advanced technology. An adventure sports and daring, full of vitality and energy - but one that is intelligent, is also in the greatest respect for the environment.
