The Xanae concept car from 1994 demonstrated a new architecture for a mini MPV - in the event, a not wildly dissimilar vehicle is going into production - the Picasso.
With suicide doors on the left side, a single door on the right side, comfortable seating for three to four people, a large glass area, swiveling front seats, and distinctive hatchback styling, the Xanae demonstrated Citroën's future proposal for a future small-sized multi-purpose vehicle. The windshield extended onto the roof. A horizontal windshield/roofline separated the two glass areas. With a 2-liter engine connected to an automatic gearbox with a shifter on the steering column. The Xanae also carried a distinct interior. The asymmetrical steering wheel sat in front of the instrument panel, housing analog gauges and a protruding panel housing the car's controls. The passenger side was free of any interruptions, aside from the glove compartment. The dashboard was also flat to allow easy placement of items.
Source: www.citroenet.org.uk; Concept Car Central
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