Today we get a closer look at the Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept, a model which has been revealed in world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Power is provided by a 1.6-liter gasoline unit with 225 horsepower and an electric motor producing an extra 70 horses. Four-wheel drive comes standard with the new model while a zero-emission 50 kilometers driving range is provided by the electric motor and the lithium-ion battery.

Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept
Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept

The French concept measures 4,7 meters in length, 1,9 meters in width and rides a wheelbase of 2,9 meters.

Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept
Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept

“The full-hybrid plug-in technology of DS Wild Rubis is perfectly in line with Citroën’s commitment to environmentally considerate motoring,” adds the company.

Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept
Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept

Even this is just a concept, the company lets us know that it is meant to preview a forthcoming crossover model which is very likely to debut next year. Several styling features found on the DS Wild Rubis Concept are very likely to be carried over.

Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept
Citroen DS Wild Rubis Concept