Peugeot is confirming that the new version of its Traveller MPV will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and will also show a concept version at the event.
The announcement follows sister brand Citroën?s revealing of the Space Tourer, also set to debut at Geneva ? the two are effectively the same model built as part of a joint programme with Toyota, which calls its version the Proace.
The three are based on light-commercial vehicles, Citroën and Peugeot?s vehicles sold in van form as the Dispatch and Expert.
While Citroën?s concept model at Geneva will be themed on an SUV variant of the Space Tourer, the Peugeot Traveller i-Lab presents the MPV as a luxury VIP shuttle.
Its passenger cabin features four individual seats facing each other around a 32-inch touchscreen tablet on an arch pivot, allowing it to be moved around the cabin. It can be used as a single screen or split into four to allow individual use. The i-Lab?s interior has been developed in conjunction with connectivity specialist Samsung and also includes a wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth charging points and virtual-relaity headsets.
The touchscreen dominates the cabin of the iLab concept.
The driver?s job, meanwhile, is aided by a new 3D connected navigation system allowing the planning of journeys based on traffic conditions and the agenda of the passengers being transported.
Meanwhile the mainstream Traveller range will effectively replicate the features of the Citroën Space Tourer, both vehicles built on the...