The Peugeot Hypersquare is Coming in 2027 – Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal!

Peugeot Hypersquare: Is This Square Steer-by-Wire Wheel the Future?

Peugeot is at it again, and this time they’ve reinvented the wheel… literally. The new Peugeot Hypersquare is the star of their wild Polygon Concept, and it’s not just a gimmick; it’s a full steer-by-wire system that could fundamentally change how we drive. Forget everything you know about steering. This rectangular, tech-filled “wheel” is headed for production cars by 2027. But is a square wheel really the future, or is this just French design gone mad?

What’s New with the Peugeot Hypersquare?

The new tech debuted on the Peugeot Polygon Concept, a “crazy cute” and “Tron-like” design study that is also a fully working prototype. At under 13 feet long, it’s a vision for a compact urban EV, but its most important feature is inside.

This isn’t just a new steering wheel; it’s a new steering system. The Peugeot Hypersquare is a steer-by-wire control, meaning there is no mechanical link between the wheel and the front tires. It’s all done with digital electric controls, much like in a modern aircraft.

The Tech: How Steer-by-Wire “Reinvents” the Wheel

Steer-by-wire itself isn’t new. Lexus, Toyota, and most famously Tesla (with its Yoke) have all tried it. However, Peugeot’s claim is what makes this different.

The company promises “exceptional responsiveness and precision at high speed, unmatched comfort during manoeuvres, and a unique sense of hyper-agility.”

In layman’s terms, the system’s software will use a variable steering ratio.

• At low speeds (like parking), you will never have to cross your hands. A small turn of the square will be enough for a full lock (max rotation is 170 degrees, vs. 3 full turns on a normal wheel).
• At high speeds (on the highway), the system will become less sensitive, requiring minimal inputs for stable, precise course correction.

Peugeot also insists this system will filter out unwanted road vibrations, making for a smoother, more premium ride.

A Wild “Tron-Like” Package

The Polygon Concept car that houses the Hypersquare is just as futuristic. It’s a clean, angular design with a reimagined version of the brand’s iconic three-claw lights, now as horizontal stripes. It even features a Micro-LED screen on the C-pillar to check your charge status from outside the car. And while the massive gullwing doors probably won’t make it to production, the core design ethos will.

The Revolutionary Interior (No Screens!)

This is the next evolution of Peugeot’s “I-Cockpit” philosophy. Inside, there are no conventional displays. No driver’s binnacle, no central touchscreen.

Instead, all information is projected onto the windshield via Micro-LEDs, creating a massive, futuristic head-up display. The Peugeot Hypersquare itself contains four circular pods at its corners, giving you fingertip control over all major vehicle and interior functions. Peugeot claims this maximizes safety by keeping your eyes on the road and enhances the “driving sensation.”

Will We See This in Production?

Yes. This is not just a fantasy. Peugeot has been emphatic that the Peugeot Hypersquare steer-by-wire system will be in its production road cars starting in 2027. The windshield projection and the overall design language are also expected to filter down to the next generation of its cars.

Expert Analysis: Gimmick or Game-Changer?

As a journalist, I’m required to be skeptical of “revolutionary” claims, especially when it comes to steering. We’ve seen this before. The Tesla Yoke was widely panned because it wasn’t paired with a variable steer-by-wire system, making low-speed driving an awkward, hand-shuffling nightmare. Lexus’s system was better but still felt disconnected to some.

The Peugeot Hypersquare promises to fix this. The real game-changer isn’t the square shape; it’s the variable ratio. If Peugeot can deliver a system that is genuinely effortless to park and stable at high speed, it could be a huge win.

Peugeot has always been committed to its i-Cockpit (small wheel, high-set dials). The Hypersquare is the final, logical conclusion of that philosophy—a system where the wheel is so small and quick you never need to look away from the road. The real test will be feedback. Will it feel like a connected, agile car, or a disconnected video game? That’s the billion-dollar question.

Conclusion

The Peugeot Hypersquare is one of the boldest automotive promises in years. It’s a complete rethink of the most fundamental way we interact with our cars, and it’s coming in just a few years.

This isn’t just a new steering wheel; it’s the centerpiece of a new, screen-less, high-tech interior philosophy. If Peugeot pulls this off, it could make every other car on the road feel like a relic.

What do you think? Is a square, steer-by-wire wheel the future, or are some things better left round? Share your thoughts below!

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