New SsangYong concepts at Paris will preview X100

• SsangYong will unveil a pair of concepts that closely preview the X100 crossover, at the Paris motor show next month.

•  Badged the XIV-Air and XIV-Adventure, the concepts aim to showcase the “style, practicality and convenience” the X100 will offer. The SsangYong's X100 is set to go on sale internationally in the middle of next year, and will compete in the crowded crossover market.
• The concept, in either form, measures 4195mm long and has a 2600mm wheelbase. The XIV-Air is an open-top version of the car, while the XIV-Adventure is prepped for off-roading. Engine options for the concepts comprise a 1.6-litre petrol and diesel, both of which are four-cylinder units. Those engines will also power the production car. A hybrid version, which combines the diesel engine with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery, is also being considered.

• The XIV-Air and XIV-Adventure will be the latest in a long line of concepts which have previewed the X100 since 2011. Previous concepts in the series include the XLV and SIV-1. The XIV name used here is short for “exciting user-interface vehicle”, says SsangYong.