Peugeot has unveiled the Polygon Concept, embodying the manufacturer’s vision for the future. Peugeot claims it’s not a dream car but a compact concept car (under 4 meters) that previews the Peugeots of tomorrow, beginning with the new e-208 arriving soon.
According to Peugeot, three qualities stand out: the Polygon Concept aims to be agile, fun, and future-proof. It takes driving pleasure very seriously by introducing a new steering control, offering endless possibilities for personalisation and customization, and signalling a responsible future with recycled materials, fewer parts, interchangeable components, and new, efficient manufacturing methods.
Polygon Concept serves as a dynamic proving ground, testing and showcasing innovations that Peugeot will introduce from 2027 onward, especially the ‘Hypersquare’ steering control and the steer-by-wire technology.
‘Exceptional agility’
With its new steering system, Peugeot promises exceptional agility. “Hypersquare is more than a new shape, it’s a new ergonomic approach to the Peugeot i-Cockpit and a fully electronic control system for the vehicle,” says the press release.
It’s paired with Steer-by-Wire electronic steering technology: no mechanical link between the steering and the wheels, just pure electronic control. This technology will be available on a production Peugeot vehicle from 2027.
“Beyond traditional power steering, the system innovates by adjusting the steering ratio based on speed,” says Peugeot. “At low speeds, for parking or turning around, Hypersquar allows quick, easy manoeuvres without moving your hands or making multiple turns (with a maximum rotation of 170° in each direction compared with three full turns with a traditional wheel).”
“The combination of Hypersquare and Steer-by-Wire also delivers exceptional responsiveness and precision at high speed, unmatched comfort during manoeuvres, and a unique sense of hyper-agility,” Peugeot promises.
Immersive i-Cockpit
The exclusive, revolutionary shape of the Hypersquare steering wheel reinvents cockpit ergonomics, says Peugeot: key controls are accessible at the fingertips via four circular pods at each corner, allowing one to keep hands on the steering control without lifting a finger.
With the Polygon Concept, the windscreen also becomes the screen. No more dashboard displays; all information is displayed on the windshield via a Micro-LED panel located behind Hypersquare.
This innovation offers a unique experience for the driver, thanks to the exceptional display size: 24 cm wide by 74 cm high, or the equivalent of a 31’’ screen. The driver can also personalize the information projected onto the windshield.
Feline design…
Polygon Concept previews the overall design language of future Peugeots: pure, simple, and geometric shapes for a more feline stance than ever, Peugeot announces. Because pleasure is also color, the concept car features vibrant, playful accents on body panels, wheels, seat foam, and even laser-engraved Good Year tires.
The concept also introduces an entirely new approach to interior space, says Peugeot. The architecture has been redesigned, allowing for a reimagined dashboard that frees up cabin space — a new design that offers exceptional roominess for all.
A customisable dashboard layout further enhances the space available to front passengers. Each passenger can choose their favourite items according to their lifestyle and needs, thanks to dedicated holders (for items such as mobile phones, headphones, caps, backpacks, and even skateboards).
The sense of space is further amplified by the exceptional brightness of the cabin, thanks to an increased transparent surface that welcomes maximum natural light, akin to a glass canopy. This is achieved by pushing the windscreen forward and downward, removing the B-pillar.
The innovative seat design combines a 3D-printed shell with single-piece moulded foam. This allows for the creation of entirely new, comfortable shapes and a clean, geometric design that traditional fabric-covered seats cannot offer.
…and sustainable design
Polygon Concept has been designed to maximize the use of recycled materials throughout the vehicle. The lacquer used for the interior paint contains components recycled from end-of-life tires. The entire cabin is covered in forged textile, made from recycled seats from deconstructed Peugeot vehicles.
The seats feature a unique design with a shell made from recycled plastic (R-PET), produced using large-scale 3D printing, developed in collaboration with Spanish company Nagami. The car contains fewer parts than a traditional vehicle. Fewer parts mean a lighter car, greater efficiency, and easier assembly and disassembly at the end of its life cycle.
The seats consist of just three main components, rather than dozens in a traditional seat: the shell, the structure, and the foam. The foam, developed with Belgian company Sixinch, specialists in foam furniture, is made from a single piece and coated with a tinted protective layer.
Polygon Concept has only two large butterfly doors, rather than four conventional doors. This improves cabin accessibility and simplifies the design and manufacturing of each component, reducing the number of parts. The wheel covers, including their fastening system, are made from recycled plastic (R-PET) and produced as a single-piece 3D-printed component.
Many components are easily replaceable, allowing the vehicle to evolve with its owner and encouraging longer ownership. This approach also helps extend the car’s lifespan. The seat foam can be swapped in minutes for a new color or a more enveloping shape, for example.
