Peugeot's square Hypersquare steering wheel heads for series production in 2027

Peugeot once again showcased Hypersquare, its next-generation steering wheel design, at the Paris Motor Show. In a teaser video released on Oct. 11, the brand nodded to the round steering wheel's more than century-long dominance.

No mechanical link

Hypersquare first appeared in 2023 on the Inception concept. It was later used on the Polygon Concept together with a system known as steer-by-wire. With this system, there is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels; commands are transmitted entirely electronically. The technology, long used in aviation, can vary the steering ratio according to the vehicle's speed.

Not even one full turn needed

Conventional steering wheels require roughly three turns from lock to lock. Hypersquare, by contrast, turns a maximum of 170 degrees in either direction. This makes it possible to turn without taking your hands off the wheel when parking or during tight maneuvers. Key controls are grouped in round button clusters at the four corners of the wheel.

Peugeot confirmed that Hypersquare and steer-by-wire technology will feature on a series-production model from 2027. The brand did not say which model it will be; however, the Polygon Concept, which measures just under four meters long, is believed to preview the next-generation 208.