New Peugeot Hypersquare replaces the steering wheel and could revolutionize driving
Published on Nov 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Nov 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The new Peugeot Hypersquare could revolutionize driving forever, as it becomes the latest idea as a replacement for the traditional steering wheel.
Manufacturers have often attempted to, quite literally, reinvent the wheel and offer a different way of driving our cars.
The Tesla yoke might be the most famous recent attempt, but Peugeot is offering something a bit different with the reveal of its new Hypersquare.
This truly unusual-looking device could be a legitimate steering wheel alternative, and it’s very much showcasing Peugeot’s creative minds at their very best.
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What is the Peugeot Hypersquare?
In an effort to create a new driving mechanism, Peugeot let its designers go all-in with the Hypersquare.
It is a rectangular steering device with rounded corners, a bit like many smartphones.
A lot of the thinking behind the new wheel design is related to the scraping of a driver’s legs at the bottom.
The French manufacturer also tried to eliminate obscuring the driver’s displays at the top of the dashboard.
The central section of the rectangle also has extra room for controls versus a conventional wheel.
Despite its shape, using your thumbs on these controls is actually quite intuitive.
Another plus for the new design is that it does give a bit more cabin space versus a conventional steering wheel.
The new wheel design appeared on a concept car
Peugeot debuted the new wheel on its Polygon concept car.
Unlike many concept cars, however, this was a small car, with hints at the future of the French manufacturer.
The Polygon is acting as a preview of the next 208, the first car to utilize the new Hypersquare.
The Polygon is a smart-looking concept, with nice proportions and a very sleek exterior design.
Plus, the interior follows the same clean aesthetic.
Peugeot fitted the Hypersquare to an E-2008 test car, and early reviews have been very positive.
It blends right into the cabin and reportedly makes a car much easier to drive than with a standard wheel.
The age-old adage is that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
But it looks like this ‘fix’ from Peugeot could offer something very positive.
Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
