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South Korea’s SsangYong is preparing its third iteration of its XIV line of concepts for this month’s Paris Auto Show, previewing the vehicle today with these three teaser images. The new concept will go by the name e-XIV, the small “e” denoting this one will be powered by an electric drivetrain.
Like the previous two, SsangYong’s latest XIV concept previews a new compact crossover whose focus will be on smart design and user interactivity. The name XIV, in fact, is an acronym for eXciting user Interface Vehicle.
As the name suggests, each of the concepts feature an advanced user interface system that incorporates the controls for all major cabin functions and can be accessed via a mobile device. SsangYong hopes the feature will help the vehicle appeal to younger buyers, especially those already used to staying up-to-date via smartphones and other mobile devices.
The e-XIV drops the previous models’ gasoline engines in favor of an extended-range electric drivetrain, though no specs have been released. A roof-mounted solar panel is fitted, likely to be used for powering ancillary features in the vehicle.
Overall dimensions come in at 13.6 feet in length, 5.9 feet in width, 5.2 feet in height, and with a wheelbase of 8.5 feet.
With SsangYong products currently off limits for the U.S., there’s little chance of a production XIV ever making it to local showrooms. A launch overseas could happen next year.
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