The ultra-chic REVOLTe concept was unveiled by Citroën at the Frankfurt Motorshow.
It represents a bold vision of the luxury, compact city car of tomorrow.
The hybrid powertrain features a small-capacity conventional combustion engine combined with an electric motor and a battery re-charging function.
"REVOLTe reflects the changing role of small cars with style and elegance becoming as important as economy and practicality."
The exterior design is characterized by "powerful surfacing and hand-sculpted details" inspired by the brand's L-finesse design philosophy
Blacked-out B-pillars and concealed rear door handles create the look of a pillarless coupé.
The interior features and asymmetric dashboard and Remote Touch controls.
The Lexus LF-Ch Concept reflects the growing demand for cars that are smaller and more fuel and CO2 efficient. "By next year the compact segment is expected to claim the largest share of the European premium car market."
Thanks to a wide track, long wheelbase and low centre of gravity, the LF-Ch’s full hybrid powertrain is engineered to deliver all the performance customers expect from a premium compact hatchback, while at the same time returning low fuel consumption, CO2 and NOx emissions.
With the benefit of the full hybrid technology of Lexus Hybrid drive, the car can be driven in a fully electric EV mode, a power option that is not available to drivers of mild hybrids. This allows for urban driving with minimal noise and zero emissions.
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| released at | 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show |
| production | 1 |
| engine | Diesel Inline-3 w/Twin Electric Engines |
| position | Front Diesel w/Twin Rear Electric Engines |
| aspiration | Turbodiesel |
| displacement | 1500 cc / 91.54 in³ |
| power | 265.5 kw / 356 bhp |
| specific output | 237.33 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 254.83 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 799.9 nm / 590 ft lbs |
| body / frame | Aluminum w/Polycarbonate Glass Body over Aluminum Chassis |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 195/55-21 |
| rear tires | 195/55-21 |
| weight | 1397 kg / 3076 lbs |
| length | 4599.9 mm / 181.1 in |
| width | 1899.9 mm / 74.8 in |
| height | 1239.5 mm / 48.8 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| tran clutch | Double-Clutch |
| top speed | 249.40 kph / 155 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 seconds |
| drag | 0.22 Cd |
| fuel econ | 3.76 L/100 km or 62.6 mpg |
| fuel capacity | 24.98 litres or 6.6 gal. |
