Peugeot's new Instinct concept hints at an autonomous future

Peugeot has revealed a glimpse into the future of mobility with its Instinct concept, a unique shooting brake, which offers the option of fully autonomous driving. Unveiled in Spain, the Peugeot Instinct concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain offering 296bhp. The car features both Drive and Autonomous modes, affording the driver the choice between an engaging drive and the convenience of a fully autonomous vehicle.

The Peugeot Instinct is programmed with four distinct driving settings. In Drive mode, drivers can opt for Drive Boost or Drive Relax, and in Autonomous mode they have the option of Autonomous Soft or Autonomous Sharp, balancing comfort and optimised journey times. On-board technology includes an Internet of Things platform - the Samsung Artik Cloud - which syncs with the user's devices.

This enables the car to learn its user's lifestyle and preconfigure its settings. For example, driving mode, seat and interface settings, ambient lighting and audio can all be adapted seamlessly to the user's routines. The Peugeot Instinct concept will be on display at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona.