SsangYong XIV-2 concept

The SsangYong XIV-2 concept – the second of its ‘eXciting user Interface Vehicles' [sic] – will make its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. The two-door, open-top crossover is an evolution of the I.DE.A designed XIV-1, shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year.

Visually, the XIV-2 is a departure from both the previous Ssangyong KEV2 and XIV-1 concepts, with an all-new DRG featuring a simpler, more upright fascia and cleaner pulled-back headlamps – suggestive of a more production-ready front fascia. It measures 4,166mm (length) x 1,820mm (width) x 1,566mm (height) and with a 2,600mm wheelbase.

In profile, the XIV-1's glasshouse and thick C-pillar remain as do the floating roof and A-pillar mounted rear-view mirrors. More pronounced rocker and sculpted rear haunches play to the youth orientated focus of the concept, whilst the full-length fabric roof brings a feeling of fun to the XIV-2.

More details are expected to be announced before its debut next month.

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