Peugeot Moovie

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Peugeot Moovie
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Peugeot Moovie at the 2005 International Motor Show Germany
Overview
Manufacturer Peugeot
Production2005
Designer André Costa
Body and chassis
Class City car (A)
Body style 2-door quadricycle
Dimensions
Length~2,330 mm (92 in)
Width~1,800 mm (71 in)
Height~1,540 mm (61 in)
Curb weight ~500 kg (1,100 lb)

The Peugeot Moovie is a 2-door city car concept revealed by French automobile manufacturer Peugeot at the 2005 International Motor Show Germany as the winner of the 2004 Peugeot Concours Design competition.

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Overview

The Peugeot Moovie concept was revealed at International Motor Show Germany on September 12, 2005 in Frankfurt, Germany. It is a 2-door, 2-seat city car and was the winner of the 3rd biennial Peugeot Concours Design concept car design competition held in 2004. [1] The Moovie, intended to be an environmentally-friendly car, was designed by 23-year-old Portuguese university student André Costa. [2] [3]

Design

Exterior

The overall shape of the Peugeot Moovie is round and the car is almost fully enclosed with glass, with it being held together by a chrome trim along the panoramic windshield, which extends to the rear, and navy blue body panels on the sides and rear. [1] On the side door windows and front windshield are large Peugeot lion badges. [4]

Interior

The interior of the Moovie concept is large and open compared to other city cars. The interior has two yellow seats and a steering column both made from plastic and beige padding. [5]

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References

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