Peugeot Quartz

In addition to a Europe-specific version of the Exalt concept, Peugeot will reveal a new show car in Paris. Called the Quartz, it follows themes established by the Onyx, shown in Paris two years ago, and the Exalt, which debuted in Beijing earlier this year.

At 4,500mm long and 2,060mm wide, the Quartz is the smallest of the three, and, more obviously, switches coupé for crossover aesthetics. It has also brought about a turn away from elegance and towards aggressive exterior design, with its oversized intakes, slashed surfaces and 23-inch carbon rims.

Peugeot's recent concepts have involved interesting uses of materials inside and out. The Quartz continues this trend by revisiting the diagonal 'coupe franche' that separates the mineral gray color of the front of the car from the matt black rear wings. This car also adds red highlights on the exterior, while the door cards feature upper surfaces milled from a single piece of composite, with the grooves left over from the process also highlighted in red.

The cabin also features the first application of digitally woven textiles. These use polyester fibers made from recycled plastic water bottles, and are printed in single pieces so there's no waste. Peugeot uses natural volcanic basalt in the center stack, too, which had previously featured in the rockers of the Exalt.

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