- Peugeot will present a preview of the next 208, bending polygon
- It is reported that the model debuts the brand’s hypersquinal steering wheel
- Cable management technology means that the wheel can be square
Peugeot has the tip to present a new concept in November that foresees the preview of third generation 208, the best -selling hatchback of the brand.
According to Autocar, the concept of polygon, as it is known, will debut the brand’s futuristic hypersonque flyer, which is also scheduled to appear in any production model that will generate the concept.
Thanks to Steer-by-Wire technology, which eliminates a physical connection between the steering column and the front wheels, the French brand can essentially introduce a yoke style wheel similar to those views for the first time in Tesla Model S and Model X.
The French brand says that the hyperebres steering wheel will be part of “the next step in the I-Cockpit saga”, which is the name given to the information and entertainment matrix of Peugeot.
Peugeot’s CEO, Alain Favey, told Azocar that the concept Car Polygon will have a 21 -inch ‘floating’ screen, and that the smallest wheel would give Future Peugeots a unique driving sensation.
It is not known much about the Hyperesquare wheel, only that Peugeot states that it will be operated by “new gestures” and that it will be “that reminds some of a video game controller.”
An article published by the company in June 2024, shortly after the unique flyer debuted in the concept of conception of 2023, says that the wheel will adjust to a production vehicle already in 2026, which is linked very well with the great November announcement.
Analysis: An innovation too far?
It is rumored that Peugeot’s Polygon concept foresees a hot sports hatch that will be the first to use the Stla Small Stla platform, which is very likely to be offered in totally electric and hybrid options when it finally goes on sale.
Eager to position themselves as a technological leader in the Stellantis brand portfolio, the long-standing I-Cockpit of Peugeot but with a vision of the future it looks fantastic, but sometimes it is not the most intuitive to use.
After having spent time with E-5008, which sees twin screens in front of the driver and haptic tactile surfaces to control much of the infotainment, I can attest to how complicated some of these functions can be.
In addition, Peugeot is looking to introduce his hyperebres wheel at a time when there has been a general reaction against Wilder’s automotive innovations, particularly those that only serve to distract the driver.
Tesla’s yoke, for example, retired in S and X base models because many owners hated the way they felt, and some even claim that it was dangerous to use it.
Peugeot’s execution could be better, but it is also threatening gesture controls and new intuitive ways to interact with the square wheel. Most of the time, these can cause more problems than they solve.
