Citroën’s distinctive DS Wild Rubis concept is a full-hybrid plug-in four-wheel drive vehicle that gives an indication of the French carmaker’s future design direction.

Clearly conceived for the style-conscious executive, the DS Wild Rubis is Citroen’s attempt to combine the rugged demands of an off-road vehicle with its own quirky design philosophy.

Citroën is saving details about its interior specifications and performance for its official unveiling at the Shanghai Motor Show on April 21 but promises that it will be packed full of technological features.

At 4.7m in length and standing 1.59m tall, the car is imposing and features a prodigious use of chrome plus huge 21-inch alloy wheels.

BMW will also be showcasing its X4 SUV at Shanghai and it’s interesting that its dimensions are almost identical to those of the DS Wild Rubis.