Peugeot 605 Presence (2021). A large electric sedan imagined

Would an electric Peugeot 608 look like this 605 Presence concept?

The 605 Presence, presented in pictures by an independent designer, makes you imagine what a high-end electric sedan from Peugeot would look like. Less futuristic than it seems at first glance, it is positioned as a French anti-Tesla.

What if, to promote its electrification strategy with a top-of-the-range model, Peugeot launched a large 100% electric sedan? This is what the independent designer Carlos Munoz Mardones, based in Milan, Italy, imagined. Transposing certain past and current aesthetic codes of the lion brand, he imagined an heiress of the 607 who would not be called 608 but 605 Presence, because mainly inspired by the road that covered Peugeot’s offer in the 1990s.

Peugeot 605 Presence silhouette — The sedan has a dynamic look.

The great Peugeot of the future?

Peugeot 605 Presence drawings before — From the 605 to the 605 Presence, part 1.

The designer took the alignment of the 605’s beltline and lights as a starting point. But the proportions have been revised to stick to the electric motor, with in particular a hood and a short front overhang made possible by the absence of a heat engine at the front.

These elements, combined with steeply sloping windshield pillars and a steep stern highlighted by a diffuser, add dynamism to the vehicle. This aggressiveness is highlighted by the oblique fold that runs through the sidewalls and by the generous diameter of the solid rims. The front is resolutely sporty with small sunken lights on either side of a thin grille and a shield sculpted by multiple air intakes. The design of the roof, trunk and taillights draws its inspiration from the Peugeot e-Legend concept car of 2018. At the same time, we find a kinship with the current 508. The roof is fully glazed, cameras take the place of exterior mirrors, and the windows that act as touch screens are not cut by any door jamb.

Peugeot 605 Windscreen presence — The front is suggestive without being ostentatious.

Peugeot 605 Rear lights presence — At the rear, we find elements of e-Legend and 508.

Peugeot’s new badge is presented here in a copper tint reminiscent of some of the constructor’s concept cars as well as the metal commonly used to conduct electricity. We find this finish on the interior of the steering wheel, while a black screen goes around the minimalist interior. Some woodwork emphasizes that this is a high-end vehicle.

Peugeot 605 Presence of instrumentation — The heads-up display appears holographic.

A realistic mechanical solution

The Peugeot 605 Presence was designed with a 100 kWh lithium-ion battery placed under the floor to power two electric motors, each being placed on an axle to provide the car with all-wheel drive. The backlit charging hatch, on the right front fender, accommodates the control of a personal assistant. The 605 Presence is the pure product of a designer’s imagination, but Carlos Munoz Mardones, who previously presented his vision for a Citroën SM of the future, is currently looking for an internship. Will he catch the attention of the pundits of the Stellantis group? To be continued.