An interesting little hybrid from Proton

Proton's range extended EV

Outside of this picture and its plug-in hybrid architecture, little is known about this 'city' car from Italdesign Giugiaro and Proton that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, yet I cannot but help find it very intriguing.

"This is the outcome of several years of study: the solution allows interior spaciousness on a par with that of a segment D saloon despite maintaining the exterior dimensions of a segment A car" explained Giorgetto Giugiaro, Chairman of Italdesign Giugiaro. "You could say that it is a brand new type of car, a new automotive concept where looks are as important as function, ergonomics and comfort, not to mention environmental impact. It is higher than other compact cars to make the best use of interior space; the seat H point is at the same height as the passengers' hips: you do not get down into your car as in a coupe, you do not climb up as in an SUV but you enter in a natural way. Rear seat comfort when you enter and leave the car is absolutely unprecedented, the distance from the front seat is comparable to that of an SUV."

A small, yet comfortable 4-seat plug-in hybrid? Sounds like a smart path toward plug-in cost-effectiveness.